Megan Thee Stallion

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper. In 2013, while Pete was a student at Prairie View A&M University, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms. In April 2016, Megan Thee Stallion released her first single, "Like a Stallion." In 2017, Megan Thee Stallion released the song "Stalli (Freestyle)." Around this time, Megan Thee Stallion auditioned to be a cast member on "Love & Hip Hop: Houston." In 2018, she signed with 300 Entertainment and in the following year she released her singles: "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit." Megan Thee Stallion became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon in August 2020. In late 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album, "Good News." In 2021, she was featured alongside Doja Cat on the remix of Ariana Grande's single "34+35." Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University on December 11, 2021. On February 15, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion announced the launching of a nonprofit program, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, in honor of her late mother and father. The foundation seeks to help underserved communities in Houston, Texas and beyond through education, housing and healthcare needs. On March 11, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion released a collaboration with English singer Dua Lipa, named "Sweetest Pie." On May 1, 2022, the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, honored Megan for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts for the Houston people by proclaiming May 2nd, Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas. She received an honorary key to the City of Houston, a symbolic cowboy hat and a belt buckle. On September 4, 2023, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announced their new single "Bongos."