Megan Thee Stallion had a mostly quiet year when it came to music, but the rap diva did spill some serious tea when it came time to drop her “Cobra” single earlier this fall. After quietly parting ways with longtime beau Pardison Fontaine, she revealed that infidelity is what ultimately led to their demise, even allegedly taking place in her bed. His telling response to the lyrics exposing him made it obvious that the producer wasn’t innocent, but he had some things to get off his chest about their breakup too.
On his “THEE PERSON” diss track, the “Hoop Earrings” artist laid in on his ex, accusing her of getting liposuction and messing around on him during their relationship. Rather than responding to the gossip, Megan has been staying in her lane and focusing on herself. For his part, Fontaine is now romancing a new woman, Jada Kingdom. However, he’s still not done talking about his ex quite yet. He recently joined Angela Yee on her Lip Service podcast, during which she candidly asked him about the cheating allegations, and he gave an interesting answer.
“That’s not what happened,” Pardi said when Yee and her co-hosts brought it up. After asking them what constitutes as cheating, the women came up with a definition of anything being intentionally kept from a partner. After hearing that, the “Backin’ It Up” collaborator said that he’s guilty of Thee Stallion’s accusations. Still, he denying being caught in her bed while in the middle of getting oral sex from another woman.
As Pardison Fontaine continues to find new ways to tell his story, Megan Thee Stallion grows stronger and sexier thanks to her dedication at the gym. Check out some of her most recent thirst traps at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Nicki Minaj is someone who the fans are always clamoring for. Overall, she is one of the most successful women rappers of all-time and she continues to elevate. For years, fans have been waiting for her next project. On Friday, she gave them what they wanted as she dropped Pink Friday 2. Of course, this is a follow-up to her debut of the same name. Although it was going to be a tough task to truly recreate the success of the original, Nicki seemed up to the task.
Sonically, there is a lot of variety on this album. Furthermore, there are quite a few bars that are now being dissected by fans. For instance, on the song “FTCU,” there is a not-so-subtle shot at Megan Thee Stallion. While the two used to be cool, it does not seem that way anymore. In fact, Nicki even decided to poke the bear and make fun of the Tory Lanez situation. “Stay in your Tory lane, bitch, I’m not Iggy,” she says on the track. It is a pretty obvious reference and you can’t help but wonder how Meg will take it.
Moreover, fans already know that her and Latto are not on good terms these days. They keep throwing shots at one another, and that did not stop on this latest project, or so it seems. On the song “Fallin 4 U,” Nicki takes arguably much subtler shots at Latto than she did Meg. “Picture you endin’ up under the seat, where the dread at?/ Picture not listenin’ when I said you would dread that/ I mean locs, ho, you-you’s a chop ho/ I’m number one, y’all go argue over top four/ Clean, sweep, you gettin’ mopped, ho,” she spits on the song.
A Latto Diss?
Regardless of the disses, it seems as though fans are liking the album so far. Let us know what you think of Pink Friday 2, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.
This year’s Uproxx Gift Guides are brought to you by Sirius XM, check out their site to find all the holiday music and content you need to get into the gifting spirit.
Hanukkah starts on December 7, Christmas is on the 25th, and any other holidays you may be observing before 2023 comes to a close are probably kicking off soon, too. So, if you haven’t already gotten your holiday shopping done, time is running out. If you still have some music fans to buy for, we have you covered.
We’ve rounded up some of the best music-related gifts worth considering this year, and there’s a healthy mix of things that should appeal to just about everybody, whether they’re into audio, reading, hip-hop, rock, or whatever else. The items below come in at a range of price points, too, so no matter who you’re shopping for, get started by checking out the list below.
Powerbeats Pro Wireless High-Performance Earbuds
Beats
Price: $249.95
A quality pair of headphones can really let a song’s production and impact flourish, and Beats is one of the leading brands in the market. Their Powerbeats Pro earbuds are a solid pick, as they boast a 9-hour battery life, Siri functionality, and a bunch of other ease-of-use features.
Seeing a live performance is perhaps the best way to hear music, but it’s also one of the loudest and potentially most harmful ways. Hearing protection is important, and Vibes’ hi-fidelity earplugs lower sound without sacrificing quality, making them a must-use for the next show you attend.
Another hearing protection option worth looking into is EARPIECE’s collaboration with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. They have standard and pro options, and if you’re unsure which one to get, the EARPIECE website has a quick rundown that should help you decide which set is right for you.
The rise of concert films of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé doesn’t just mean people going to the theater for a concert experience, it also means that soon, people could be experiencing them in their home. But, to optimize that, you need a good sound system for your television. You can’t go wrong with the TCL Q Class Premium 3.1 Channel Sound Bar, a simple two-piece setup that offers high-end home audio at an affordable price point.
Do you know somebody who’s trying to throw a party in the woods? A rave in a cave? Some other sort of gathering with music, far away from an outlet? That calls for Soundboks, a huge, portable, battery-powered speaker that lets you crank it up to 126 decibels. The specs are impressive: It can go for up to 40 hours on a single charge (6 hours at full volume), it has an effective frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, and it’s splash proof.
Between his time in Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and the many other endeavors he’s been involved in, Dave Grohl has seen some stuff, which means his memoir ought to be pretty darn interesting. If you want a taste of what to expect before committing to the buy, here’s an excerpt he shared previously, about the time he met Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Speaking of McCartney: He put out a book of his own in 2021 and it would be a perfect gift for the Beatles fan in your life who has happened to have missed it. A new paperback edition was released recently and it comes with seven new song commentaries, on ’Bluebird,” “Day Tripper,” “English Tea,” “Every Night,” “Hello, Goodbye,” “Magical Mystery Tour,” and “Step Inside Love.”
TMNT is back in the spotlight right now after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was one of this summer’s biggest movies. Now, they’ve teamed up with headphone favorites Skullcandy for a new wireless gaming headset that’s a striking “ooze” color and comes with interchangeable headbands.
Like Skullcandy but want it less turtle-y for some reason (or just prefer earbuds to a gaming headset)? The Rail ANC True Wireless Earbuds are worth a look: They boast a 38-hour battery life, they have 4-microphone active noise canceling, and if you forget where you put them, they even have Tile finding technology.
Shortly after Funko announced their new Blackpink collaboration in October, pre-orders sold out. A number of items, like group member keychains, are still available as of this post, though. They’re cheap, too, making them perfect stocking-stuffers for any Blinks on your gift list.
Not enough Blackpink for you? Well, their Funko collab goes deeper: The group teamed with Funko’s Loungefly brand for a line of gorgeous accessories. Specifically, there’s a backpack, crossbody bag, and zip wallet, all of which come in a matching black and pink color scheme that’s perfectly executed.
We don’t really have to explain that Meta Quest 2 is one of the best ways to experience the world of VR entertainment. From a music perspective, though: Meta has the Music Valley Concert Series coming up, and the VR performance lineup includes The Kid Laroi, Jung Kook, Jorja Smith, and Alec Benjamin.
In addition to Ray-Ban being one of the most trusted glasses brands, they pack some impressive tech into their new smart glasses thanks to a Meta partnership. You can livestream with them, you can take pictures, and you can even listen to music thanks to the built-in “discreet open-ear speakers let you enjoy rich audio quality, music and calls, while keeping you connected to the world around you.”
Getting into guitar can be tough, so if you know somebody on your shopping list is getting an axe of their own, a Fender Play subsciption could be a good complementary gift. The service offers guitar lessons to sharpen your skills, bite-size tutorials to learn songs in a flash, and a community where aspiring players can support each other.
A lot of high-end home audio setups can be bulky, but Sonos Era 100 sounds great and comes in a compact form factor. Aside from its minimal footprint and simple-but-elegant aesthetic, it should work with whatever you’re trying to play your music from, whether it’s a Bluetooth-compatible device or an older piece of hardware that can connect via line in.
Rhymesayers Entertainment and MF DOOM’s estate are commemorating the late rapper with a new DOOMSDAY drop. This capsule includes a bunch of limited merch items with a ton of variety, meaning there should be something for everybody. Options include embroidered hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants, socks, slides with custom printed shoeboxes, skate decks, pins, and more.
It doesn’t matter what your favorite Tyler The Creator album/era is: Spotify’s new merch capsule collection has you covered. You can browse the collection album-by-album and cover yourself head-to-toe in hoodies, socks, hats, and other pieces you can incorporate into your everyday look.
You don’t even have to know what music your giftee is into for this present to work: A Ticketmaster gift card gives the gift of live music (or live sports of theater or anything, really) in all its forms. They’re flexible, too, as you can get a gift card in any amount from $25 to $500.
Eilish has been building herself a nice perfume line for a little while now. She’s up to three different Eau de Parfum scents at the moment, including the recently released Eilish No. 3. That one’s actually sold out as of the writing of this post, but maybe it’ll be back in stock by the time you read this. If not, you can still grab the two previous award-winning scents right now.
Megan Thee Stallion has become a pop culture favorite in recent years, and she has a killer merch line, too, featuring everything from shirts, to bikinis to pet collars. You don’t even have to be a Meg fan to get into her merch, really, as a lot of people could get down with a “Bad b*tches have bad days too!” hoodie.
Taylor Swift is also a merch queen, and while vinyl might be the first thing you think of when it comes to her offerings, she has a bunch of different coals on the fire. We actually wrote a whole Swift-specific gift guide, so that’s a good place to start looking. Then there’s her online shop, which has everything from hoodies to pajamas to a clock.
We put together a Drake gift guide, too, and one of the items worth highlighting here is Titles Ruin Everything, his and Kendra Samir’s poetry book. You’ve seen DJ Khaled reading it, and now you can, too.
First there was the Ice Spice Munchkins Drink from Dunkin, and now Ice Spice is continuing her crusade of perfect branding opportunities with a new Chia Pet. Chia Pets are one of the all-time fun novelty gifts, and getting Ice Spice as the model for one is an absolutely perfect use of the format.
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t invent the art of the thirst trap, but she’s proved time and time again that she’s an expert in the field. Whether she’s selecting a sultry outfit to wear on stage, or posing for the camera while soaking up the sun on a boat, the Houston native always knows exactly how to capture our attention. On Saturday (December 2), she proved that she’s not letting the chilly weather stop her from showing skin, flaunting her noticeably slimmer figure in a series of snapshots posted to her Instagram.
Thee Stallion didn’t provide much of a caption to accompany her collection of selfies, but we think her body-ody-ody speaks for itself. As you may recall, her ex Pardison Fontaine claimed on his “THEE PERSON” diss track that the “Big Ole Freak” hitmaker underwent liposuction during their time together, and instead of admitting to the cosmetic procedure, she allegedly began posting up in the gym to claim the surgeon’s work as her own. Instead of responding, the black-haired beauty continues to flex her toned, flat stomach, allowing the internet to speculate while she focuses on herself.
To begin, she reminded us that brown is definitely her colour in a flirty mirror snapshot before furthering that evidence with a matching two-piece set in the next image. After that, Thee Stallion spent some time on a boat with her besties, brought out her boots with the fur, and once again reminded us how fiery she looks while throwing it back on stage – in case anyone forgot.
Elsewhere in the news, the third day of HNHH‘s Advent Calendar series brings forth a new interview with journalist Meghann Cuniff, who reflected on her experience covering the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez trial with us (among other things). Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
At the 2023 Grammys, Beyoncé became the most awarded musician in the ceremony’s history. One of those coveted wins was historic all on its own. The “My House” singer’s latest album, Renaissance, got a win for Dance/Electronica Album, making her the first Black woman and second Black person to take home the gramophone.
The supporting Renaissance World Tour also contributed to another award win for Beyoncé during the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. Now, the complimentary concert film is set to break box office records. According to Pitchfork, live renditions of songs from Beyoncé’s Dangerously In Love, B’Day Deluxe, I Am… Sasha Fierce, Homecoming, The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack, and, of course, Renaissance made it into the final motion picture. View the songs featured in Beyoncé’s new Renaissance concert Movie below.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé Setlist
1. “Dangerously in Love 2”
2. “Flaws and All”
3. “I’m That Girl”
4. “Cozy”
5. “Alien Superstar”
6. “Lift Off”
7. “Cuff It”
8. “Energy”
9. “Break My Soul” (original and “The Queens” remix)
10. “Formation”
11. “Diva”
12. “Run the World (Girls)”
13. “My Power”
14. “Black Parade”
15. “Savage” Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
16. “Partition”
17. “Church Girl”
18. “Get Me Bodied”
19. “Before I Let Go” (Maze cover)
20. “Crazy in Love”
21. “River Deep, Mountain High” (Tina Turner tribute)
22. “Love Hangover” (Diana Ross Intermission)
23. “Plastic Off the Sofa”
24. “Virgo’s Groove”
25. “Naughty Girl” (“Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer medley)
26. “Move”
27. “Heated”
28. “Kitty Kat”
29. “Thique”
30. “All Up in Your Mind”
31. “Drunk in Love”
32. “America Has a Problem” Feat. Kendrick Lamar
33. “Pure/Honey”
34. “Summer Renaissance”
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is in theaters now. Find more information here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Shannon Sharpe revealed he has a crush on Megan Thee Stallion but made the reveal rather explicit. Appearing on his podcast with Chad OchoCinco, “I’d have her stretched out like quarter to three.”
He added, “I’d have her opening up like saloon doors.”
Unc Shannon Sharpe told ochocinco that he would have Megan thee stallion stretched out like a quarter to 3 & that she got them Barry Sanders knees
Cuz me and my homie right now tombout Shannon sharpe podcast. That lil ugly mf be outta control. U is not posed to be talking out loud publicly about how u would have Megan the stallion stretched out. Cmon now big dog u50 yrs old objectifying women like that for kids to see
What happened to Shannon sharpe talking about sports? Why do I know that he wants to drink B Nastys squirt and Stretch Megan out …. https://t.co/57JUUyeAR2
On Christmas Day, The Color Purple is set to dazzle another generation of filmgoers. In the new adaptation of the musical version of Alice Walker’s beloved novel, Fantasia will reprise the role she played on Broadway. But the all-star cast doesn’t stop there. Halle Bailey, Jon Batiste, HER, Ciara, and more will appear. Given the film’s musical legacy, the soundtrack has enormous shoes to fill.
On Monday, November 27, it was revealed that a jam-packed lineup of musicians set to appear on the album. Two of the film’s stars, HER and Halle Bailey, will lend their voice to the soundtrack, which is executive produced by Quincy Jones and Scott Sanders. It will also include Alicia Keys, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Coco Jones, Ciara, Mary Mary, and Missy Elliott.
The soundtrack’s first taste came from Alicia Keys’ song “Lifeline.” You can listen to the single below. The soundtrack will be shared on December 15 via WaterTower Music and Gamma.
Walker’s novel was first filmed by Steven Spielberg in 1985, with a cast that included Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery. It was a hit that earned 10 Academy Award nominations.
The Color Purple will hit theaters on December 25.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Megan Thee Stallion is turning horses into hot girls, as she hilariously appears in a new skit for the 2024 Olympic Games. The clip opens with Megan welcoming viewers to “thee Paris Olympics” as she dances alongside some equestrians.
“Look at my hot girl,” she says, as the video cuts to a horse with red highlights to match her own. However, it’s not just any regular horse. This one says “Bonjour” and has wings. And breathes fire.
As it turns out, this is all part of Megan’s fantasy pitch, as she explains her idea to a room of business representatives. “And that, is the Olympics, hot girl style,” she adds.
“What do they not get about this?” the horse says at the end.
While it’s unclear if Megan will appear in any other promotional videos ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, it is still a fun holiday treat.
“As America gathers together today on Thanksgiving, we wanted to surprise the nation with an Olympic moment as big as the holiday, and what better way to do that than with ‘Thee Olympics,’ featuring Megan Thee Stallion and dressage horses at Versailles,” Jenny Storms, NBC Universal’s CMO Of Sports And Entertainment, shared in a statement, via Rolling Stone. “As we approach the new year, even more surprises are in store as we continue to bring to life the biggest media event of 2024 — the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Check out Megan Thee Stallion’s 2024 Olympics teaser above.
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Though she has a reputation for getting rowdy while turning up, Megan Thee Stallion has still always made it a point to promote both mental and physical health to her fanbase. A few months back, she connected with Seize the Awkward to film a vulnerable campaign about tackling tough topics like depression and therapy. More recently, the Houston native is pouring her energy into almost daily gym sessions, many of which she’s been documenting to share with Thee Hotties on Instagram.
Interestingly, as Meg invests more in her healing and fitness journey than ever before, she’s facing accusations of allegedly lying about her “natural” body. Last weekend, ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine dropped a diss track called “THEE PERSON,” in which he raps, “Be for real, you ain’t even realistic / Got lipo then you started posting gym pics.” Of course, the shade didn’t come out of nowhere – Thee Stallion previously outed him for getting oral from another woman in her bed while they were dating.
What Pardi had to say about his former partner likely cut much deeper than the single bar she had for him on “Cobra.” Nevertheless, Megan is moving forward with a positive attitude, and continuing to put in work on her famous figure. Whether she went under the knife or not (which she has yet to address), Tina Snow is undeniably looking the most confident, happiest, and healthiest we’ve ever seen her.
All that time she’s been spending in the gym has been paying off in more areas than just her good looks. All of Thee Stallion’s recent performances have included some of the most impressive twerking we’ve seen from the Hot Girl Coach, who has her trainer to thank. Check out what she brought to the stage at ONE Music Fest last month at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Megan Thee Stallion’sex-boyfriend, Pardirecently released a scathing diss track titled, “Thee Person,” where he seemingly exposes the Houston native’s alleged true colors. The track has since sparked controversy and raised eyebrows in the music industry.
‘Megan Thee Person’
Pardison Fontaine, known as Pardi, recently released a diss track titled, “Thee Person,” where he calls out ex-girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper/songwriter accused the “Cobra” rapper of being attention-seeking and dishonest.
Over the weekend, Pardi dropped “Thee Person” which is a track about ex-girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion.
Amid the past legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez, there was one person who was impacted who hadn’t said much of anything since the news of the 2020 December shooting. On Friday, Nov. 17, Pardison Fontaine, the ex-boyfriend of the “Don’t Stop” rapper, spoke on “Megan Thee Person.”
In his diss track titled, “Thee Person,” Pardi accused Meg of becoming media and attention thirsty. In his song, he rapped:
“God I treated you like a queen… whole time I’m a clown in your circus. You know the devil was a serpent. For some streams and views girl I hope it was worth it.”
Pardi Calls Megan A Liar
In the new track, Pardi claims that Megan lied to him about the people she slept with, causing him to engage in unnecessary beef with individuals she had been involved with.
The diss track gains traction as the Houston rapper previously attempted to defend herself against accusations of being romantically involved with Tory Lanez. Pardison rapped:
“ Had me beefing with niggas you know you was fucking. Beautiful girl but your soul is disgusting. You got everything but still ain’t happy… you lying to people you sick in the head.”
In an April 2022 interview with Gayle King, Megan denied any intimate relationship with Lanez, asserting that their connection was solely based on grieving the loss of their mothers. To add fuel to the fire, her statements are met with skepticism, especially after rapper DaBaby’s claim of sleeping with Megan in his song “Boogeyman.”
Megan Thee Snake?
The New York native also addressed Megan’s authenticity or lack thereof, criticizing her for talking negatively about her close friends and hairstylist while avoiding self-reflection. The music producer continued to state poetically:
“ Look, you talk shit about Kellon, shit about Jaylaand Darren, you talk shit about everybody. Except for the person in the mirror that’s staring. You talk shit like you Keisha, then cry like a Karen.”
Pardi raises eyebrows by suggesting Megan may have gone through liposuction while posting gym pictures, questioning the sincerity behind her actions. He rapped:
“Got lipo then you started posting gym pics. The things that you’re doing is sadistic. Spent four hours doin’ glam, not a blemish. But your foundation is off, you need to fix it. Clean up your spirit and not just your image.”
Fans have been divided in their responses to the diss track. Many fans did not take this diss track very well.
One user (@dezlking) stated, “Saying “you have everything, you should be happy” to someone who lost both their parents and grandma within 3 years, was shot, and had the media/men trashing her for years is wild.” While another user (@realprissygrl) stated, “Fire back at what?! her saying that you cheated on her?? like what r we talking about fr.”
Megan Stands Tall
Speaking of publicized clapbacks, Megan Thee Stallion recently took the stage at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco, California, and used her performance as a platform to address her haters. This comes amidst the recent sentencing of singer Tory Lanez to ten years in prison for shooting the Houston rapper in 2020.
Chrisean Rock Drops Blueface Diss Track
Chrisean Rock recently took aim at her ex-boyfriend, Blueface, with a controversial song that shed light on her experiences as a single mother and alleged neglect during her pregnancy. The ongoing saga of musicians using music to call out their former partners continues to captivate audiences.
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