20 Times That Megan Thee Stallion Gave Us Life This Year Even Before Dropping Her Album, 'Good News'
It may be hard to believe given the state of our country, the worldwide coronavirus pandemic and the rising unemployment rate, but there’s one person who had a spectacular 2020 and that is none other than Megan Thee Stallion.
Unfortunately, the details of her skyrocketing career and stellar achievements have been somewhat overshadowed by the heavy weight of her claims that she was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez this summer and his supposed attempts to cover up the assault that followed. The resulting disbelief by countless people, including many fans, and the road to truly understanding the gravity of the situation and the vulnerability of Black women could have derailed her career. If nothing more, Megan is clearly a fighter and she’s working hard to keep control of the situation and direct the narrative so her perspective doesn't get lost in the shuffle. She’s recently announced her debut studio album, Good News, which is a bold step in the right direction.
Remove the details of that tragic encounter and you will see a 25-year old, Southern Black woman whose continuous rise in hip hop has the potential to parallel some of the greats. To prepare you for her forthcoming album, BET reveals just a few of the reasons why Megan had such a dope year despite dealing with these personal and professional obstacles. Here are 20 reminders why the world needs even more hot girl magic to bring the fun back to hip hop.
January 10, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion collaborates with former Fifth Harmony member, Normani for “Diamonds” that appeared on the Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) soundtrack.
January 15, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion gets tapped by British fashion retailer Depop for its first-ever celebrity partnership.
January 24, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion released “B.I.T.C.H.,” a song about being powerful and keeping it real in your relationship. An anthem for all women, it went on to appear on her Suga EP.
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January 31, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion releases the high-quality song of “Fkn Around,” the funky tune that she played with Phony Ppl for NPR’s Tiny Desk series.
March 6, 2020
After dealing with label woes, Megan Thee Stallion released her long-awaited Suga EP which featured the smash hit “Savage.”
April 29, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion’s Suga got the ultimate revamp when her fellow Texan, Beyoncé hopped on “Savage” for an out-of-this-world remix where she shouted out everything from OnlyFans to TikTok. All proceeds of the song went on to benefit COVID-19 relief in Houston which is where both of these powerful ladies call home.
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May 21, 2020
Rihanna taps Megan Thee Stallion to be a brand ambassador for Savage x Fenty.
June 26, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion showed the world that she had more in her bag outside of Suga by releasing a follow-up song, “Girls n the Hood.” The song samples Eazy-E’s 1987 classic “Boyz in the Hood” tune.
August 7, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion teamed up with Cardi B for one of biggest, most controversial songs of the year with “WAP.” It arrived with a lusty, cartoonish video featuring the two women and countless others exploring the bold, unapologetic strength of their sexuality.
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August 17, 2020
Billboard reported that “WAP” had a record-number of first-week streams, amassing 93 millon downloads, surpassing Ariana Grande’s previous record of 85.3 million streams for her hit song “7 Rings.”
August 29, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion performed a magnificent virtual concert for Live Nation, referring to it as her “first day back,” and connected with fans to showcase an important message about the killing of Black Americans by police brutality.
September 23, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion makes it onto Time’s list of the most influential people of 2020. Speaking about her, actress Taraji P. Henson wrote in her dedication, “I remember hearing Megan Thee Stallion on one of those famous DJ radio shows a few years ago. She rode the beat like I’d never heard anybody ride the beat in a long time.”
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October 2, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion dropped “Don’t Stop” with Young Thug along with a visual that includes a clown’s daydream inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
October 4, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion hit the Saturday Night Live stage (and even a few skits) for the first time and performed “Savage (Remix)” while sending a clear message to “PROTECT BLACK WOMEN.” She also challenged Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for his handling of Breonna Taylor’s murder case at the hands of polcice officers.
October 8, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion surprised the world by announcing a new scholarship for two women of color pursuing higher education. The winners are set to be awarded $10,000 each.
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October 13, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion wrote an important editorial for the New York Times about why she speaks up for Black women. In it, she challenged the male-dominated ecosystem that pits female rappers against each other.
October 28, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion took home the award for Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
October 30, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion appeared on DJ Chose’s remix to “THICK” sharing a freestyle, taking fans back to her old days when she used to destroy her opponents and rip the microphone in cyphers.
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November 12, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion sends the world into a frenzy with the announcement that her long-awaited debut studio album, Good News, will be available on Nov 20.
November 17, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion lands the “Rapper of the Year” cover story with GQ where she discusses everything that she’s gone through at length.
