Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas), professionally known as Megan Thee Stallion, is a Grammy-winning American rapper, songwriter, and cultural icon .

Early Life & Rise to Fame

• Grew up in Houston, raised by her mother, Holly Thomas (“Holly-Wood”), a former rapper; her father served time in prison early in her life.

• Started freestyling around age 7, inspired by her musical family and Southern rap scene .

• Took the stage name from compliments on her tall, curvy figure—“stallion” in Southern slang .

Music Career Milestones

• Released EPs: Rich Ratchet (2016), Make It Hot (2017), Tina Snow (2018), and breakout Fever (2019)—featuring hits like “Big Ole Freak”.

• Signed to 1501 Certified (2018) and major-label distribution deal with 300 Entertainment (2018).

• 2019 drops “Hot Girl Summer” (feat. Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign), which she trademarked.

• 2020 release EP Suga, with “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé—her first #1 on Billboard Hot 100; followed by debut LP Good News (2020).

• Follow-ups include Traumazine (2022) exploring trauma and resilience, and self-titled album Megan (2024), with hit single “Hiss” debuting at #1.

Accolades

• 3 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Song/Performance for Savage Remix.

• Others: 6 BET Awards, 4 MTV VMAs, Billboard Women in Music, and inclusion in Time 100 (2020).

Cultural Influence

• Coined “Hot Girl Summer”, empowering self-confidence and body positivity.

• Advocates for Black women’s rights, mental health awareness, and speaking out about personal trauma, including in a New York Times essay .

• Engages in outspoken activism—survived shooting by Tory Lanez (2020); he was convicted in 2022.

• Celebrated Houston hero; engages with anime fandom and fashion, walked at Met Gala (2025) and launched Hot Girl Swim line with Walmart.

Beyond Music

• Hot Girl Summer Tour (2024): 36 shows across North America and Europe, grossing $40M.

• Ventures: Judge on Netflix’s Legendary, cameo work, partnerships with Revlon (ambassador), Cash App, Nike, Popeyes; launched Pete and Thomas Foundation supporting education, housing, health.

• Documentary: Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (2024) on Prime Video, showcasing her life, challenges, and voice.

Education & Personal Strength

• Earned a Bachelor’s in Health Administration from Texas Southern University (2021), fulfilling a promise to her mother.

• Launched philanthropic scholarship program in her parents’ names—Pete and Thomas Foundation (2022).

Why She Matters

• Empowers and normalizes confidence, especially among women.

• Seamlessly blends entertaining hits with serious advocacy—from trauma to equality.

• Built a multi-faceted career—music, philanthropy, fashion, and business—while staying rooted in community and authenticity.