Megan Thee Stallion Credits Beyoncé And JAY-Z For Teaching Her to Be Her Own Boss

Host Shannon Sharpe asked the rapper about her decision to part ways with her record label and pursue an independent career. Reflecting on this pivotal move, Megan shared the insightful advice she received from JAY-Z. “When I was in the situation that I was in and I wanted to get out of it, they told me, ‘You need to do this on your own. You already know what it is, you got all the tools, all the legal stuff that you’re going through right now — I know that you’re learning something. So, you should be able to figure out how to get ahead and be your own boss,’” she recalled.

The ‘HISS’ rapper also revealed how Beyoncé has inspired her to expand her business ventures, including starting her own tequila brand. “I used to be the cognac queen, but as much as I used to enjoy cognac and promoted a lot of people’s liquor brands, she was like, ‘The next time I see you, you need to have your own alcoholic beverage,’” Megan shared. “I feel like they definitely put me in a position to learn how to be my own boss.”

Reflecting on her relationship with Beyoncé and JAY-Z, Megan expressed deep gratitude for having them as mentors. “Never did I ever think that I was going to be managed by the people that I looked up to. It just felt like a big family. They’re just so intelligent. They’ve been through everything.

They’re still going through it right now, but they just know how to carry it,” she said. “I’m learning from the best. I feel like I’m in the right spot, the right position. I’ve never felt so safe in a situation where I feel like these people got my back. I’ve just seen how much they’ve grown, and how much they hustle and how much they let all the talk and whatever else people say roll off their back,” Megan continued.

The Renaissance artist joined Megan on a remix of her hit song ‘Savage’, which went on to win two Grammy Awards for ‘Best Rap Song’ and ‘Best Rap Performance.’ Megan joined Beyoncé on her Renaissance World Tour for a surprise performance of ‘Savage Remix’ in their hometown of Houston.

egan Thee Stallion Wows at 2024 BET Awards With Spectacular Snake Egg Entry

The Grammy winner, Megan Thee Stallion, opened the 2024 BET Awards with a high-production performance of ‘Hiss’. Sporting a daring shiny green and gold latex bodysuit and calf-high boots, she made a dramatic entrance by emerging from a cracked snake egg, with fiery graphics appearing on the screen behind her. This entrance was a homage to the snake imagery she has used in several recent songs and music videos. She invited the crowd to “turn up with the ‘hot girls,’” setting the tone for an unforgettable show.

With dozens of backup dancers in matching outfits emerging from backstage, Megan broke into a high-octane dance number before transitioning into ‘Boa’, another snake-inspired track from her recently released studio album, ‘MEGAN’. The energy in the theatre was palpable as the performance showcased her dynamic stage presence and choreography.

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Continuing the high-energy dance number, Megan and her dancers brought out some of her iconic, sexy dance moves. She finished the performance with ‘Where Them Girls At’, also from her album ‘MEGAN’. Her opening number set a high bar for the rest of the night, making it a tough act to follow. Other performances expected throughout the award ceremony included Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, and Victoria Monét.

Megan made a second appearance later in the night, joining GloRilla for their hit ‘Wanna Be’. This collaboration added to the excitement of the evening and showcased her versatility and ability to captivate the audience with multiple performances.

Megan has been nominated for four BET Awards this year: Video of the Year, Best Collaboration for ‘Bongos’ with Cardi B, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, and the BET Her Award. Her multiple nominations highlight her significant impact on the music industry and her continued success.

This year’s ceremony is hosted by Taraji P. Henson, who is returning for her third hosting gig at the BET Awards, having previously served as the master of ceremonies in 2021 and 2022. Henson expressed her excitement for Megan’s opening performance, praising the singer after seeing her perform live just days before the BET Awards. The anticipation and admiration for Megan’s talent were evident, making her performance one of the most anticipated highlights of the night.