Megan Thee Stallion

Born Megan Pete in San Antonio and raised in Houston, Texas, Megan Thee Stallion grew up around her mother, who rapped under the name Holly-Wood, and began freestyling as a teenager, building a viral following while studying health administration in college.

Her mixtapes and the EP "Tina Snow" introduced her commanding, confident style, and breakout hits "Hot Girl Summer," the number-one "Savage" remix with Beyoncé, and "WAP" with Cardi B made her a global superstar. Her albums "Good News" and "Traumazine" showcased both bravado and vulnerability.

She won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2021 along with multiple other Grammys, scored several number-one singles, and became one of the most celebrated women in rap of her era.

Megan Thee Stallion fused Houston rap tradition with unapologetic confidence, popularizing the "Hot Girl" ethos and advancing the prominence of women in mainstream hip-hop.