The Bardi Gang and the Hotties are losing their minds on social media right now, because what they’ve been waiting for is finally here. Amid a lot of successful singles, features, legal drama, relationship drama, and a whole lot else, both femcees have been relatively quiet on the solo music release front. However, that all changed on Monday (September 4) when Cardi B finally followed up her promise for a big announcement. What’s more is that this actually confirms previous rumors and brings us not just one rap return, but two. Moreover, she and Megan Thee Stallion will release their new single “BONGOS” this week, on Friday (September 8).
Of course, this is incredibly exciting news for fans of either artist, or for people that want another smash rap hit. After all, these are the two ladies that brought us “WAP”: how could they not have another banger on their hands? No matter what Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion bring us this time, though, it still marks the start of the former’s new album rollout, presumably. The Invasion Of Privacy era is no more, and after five years of waiting, it’s a welcome treat.
Sure, this is confirmation that followed an innumerable amount of teases, hints, and speculation about the Bronx MC’s next moves. Said excitement also goes for Megan Thee Stallion. Regardless, Cardi B seems more ready than ever to usher in a new phase of her career for fans. “I’m not going to release any more collaborations, I’m going to put out my next solo single,” she told Vogue Mexico in an August cover story (which didn’t age well, but hey, we’re not complaining). “Right now I’m working on the cover art and ideas for the next record because it’s definitely coming up. So stay tuned because it’s coming out very soon. I also have plans in the world of cinema. In fact, I have plans to do everything I can: fashion, branding, I want to do it all, honey.”
Meanwhile, fans wonder whether this will mark a stylistic shift for either artist. Are we getting another hip-hop trunk-knocker and club rager, or is there something fresh to uncover? We’ll have to wait until this Friday to see. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
Fans of Megan Thee Stallion were vocally supportive of the “Body” rapper in the case of the 2020 shooting by Tory Lanez, who was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison last month. A documentary about the shooting is scheduled to hit Discovery Plus in the UK this Monday, September 4.
In a trailer for the film, which is called Megan Thee Stallion VS Tory Lanez: Five Shots,the case is described as “the biggest case since O.J.” The clip also teases that the documentary will comprise of “two films, two sides.”
Since the trailer circulated online, many fans have taken to social media to express their disdain for the documentary, calling it exploitative.
“y’all be so geeked to profit off of someone’s trauma for entertainment, weird,” said one fan on Twitter.
y’all be so geeked to profit off of someone’s trauma for entertainment, weird. https://t.co/3YRNo8w3hx
Another fan likened the documentary to Netflix’s Depp V. Heard and accused streaming networks of profiting from women’s trauma.
“women’s trauma is just clickbait to these studios and they genuinely do not care about how amber and megan were dogpiled by the media just for being honest,” she said, “and i’d go as far to say that they encourage this mistreatment.”
first the d3pp v. heard documentary on netflix and now this? women’s trauma is just clickbait to these studios and they genuinely do not care about how amber and megan were dogpiled by the media just for being honest and i’d go as far to say that they encourage this mistreatment https://t.co/lFEeKoC8ll
At the time of writing, only a trailer for a UK streaming has made its way onto the internet, as Discovery Plus has since merged with Max to become one platform. Max has not yet shared a trailer on any of their social platforms.
A U.S. air date or streaming date has not been announced.
One of the most notable hit songs of the 2020s so far just won a major legal battle. Back in 2020 Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion teamed up for the hilarious anthem “WAP.” The song was instantly controversial for its overtly sexual themes but that also propelled it to massive success on the charts. But last year the pair were reportedly sued by a rapper named Necey X who claimed that they stole lyrics from her song “Grab Em.”
Now according to Billboard, a judge has thrown out the lawsuit, ruling in Cardi and Megan’s favor. “The lyrics over which plaintiff asserts copyright protection are no more than common phrases, employed frequently in popular culture and other Hip-Hop songs,” district judge Andrew L. Carter ruled in the case. “The concept of using ‘p—- so wet’ as a rhetorical device in a song is neither original nor unique to plaintiff,” the judge wrote. “Likewise, defendants have provided examples of at least three songs pre-dating [‘Grab Em’] which use some variation of the phrase ‘n—–s wild’n,’” he concluded. The lawsuit victory comes during a time when neither Megan or Cardi have released much new material recently. Check out the full text of the decision in the story below.
The controversy surrounding “WAP” lasted beyond when the song was a big hit. In a more recent interview, Cardi B explained why she never submitted the song for Grammy consideration. “This is something where it’s like, I need to stop letting the internet control my life. ‘Cause I didn’t want to submit ‘WAP’ because I was afraid that if I win or if I—you know what’s so crazy? The internet got me even afraid of winning. That is insane,” she said.
“WAP” spent four weeks at the number one spot on the Hot 100. It also became the first collaboration between female rap artists to debut at the top spot in its very first week. What do you think of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion winning their lawsuit over the lyrics from “WAP?” Let us know in the comment section below.
Things aren’t that great between Doja Cat and her fans right now. Well, some of them: After she recently lost hundreds of thousands of social media followers after a rant against her fans, she wrote, “Seeing all these people unfollow me makes me feel like I’ve defeated a large beast that’s been holding me down for so long. And it feels like I can reconnect with the people who really matter and love me for who I am and not for who I was. I feel free.”
Now, the saga continues. There are apparently some folks out there who thinks Doja disses other rappers. Doja set the record straight on that, insisting that it’s just “the f*ckin phonies in my comment sections” she’s going after.
In a series of now-deleted Instagram Story posts shared today (September 1), she wrote:
“people don’t wanna accept im dissing them so they try to pin it on cardi nicki and meg and every other female rapper. I don’t diss rappers I diss critics. Stay bored. Stay reaching.
i don’t diss people i’m inspired by i don’t diss people i look up to. i don’t diss people who don’t attack and harass me every day. YALL do. SHE doesn’t. THEY dont. Y’all are the problem.
TO BE 100% CLEAR because I know you all need me to talk REEEEEAL SLOOOOOW for you; I’m not dissing anyone but the f*ckin phonies in my comment sections.”
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Tory Lanez is set to appeal his 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. The motion to appeal was presented by Jose Baez, Lanez’s attorney, who previously faced backlash for the delayed process of filing appeals. The Appeals “Process” With Baez Tory Lanez, convicted of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, […]
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If you’re looking for advice on anything hot girl, the obvious person to turn to is Megan Thee Stallion. The Southern starlet has cemented herself as the Coach of Thee Hotties. She’s constantly putting her social media followers on game as to how they can be more like her. Her IG page has mostly been full of tasty kitchen tutorials for the past few weeks. However, on Monday (August 28), Meg gave us a look at some of the highlights from her camera roll in a new photo dump.
Her post kicked off with another look at the skin-tight jumpsuit she wore out to dinner the other night. While kicking it with friends, she joined forces with Juicy J to do the “Half On a Sack” TikTok challenge together amid celebrations for her first night out since Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Thee Stallion also reminded us multiple times that she’s been working hard on her body-ody-ody in the gym lately, flaunting her figure from various angles in some salacious outfits.
Mid-way through today’s carousel the “Big Ole Freak” hitmaker shared how she’s soaking up the last few weeks of summer sunshine in style. Thee Stallion is eating just as good as she looks too. She included a snap of her vibrantly coloured dinner plate with cucumber, tomatoes, rice, avocado, and salmon. While she didn’t provide any confirmation to the rumours or updates on music, it’s been said that the multi-talent is working on another joint single with Cardi B, which we’re looking forward to hearing if the gossip is true.
Awaiting Lanez’s sentencing after he was found guilty last December has been undeniably traumatizing for Megan Thee Stallion. Earlier this month, the rap diva’s full victim statement surfaced online. It gave us some insight into how she’s been healing from all the turmoil. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Megan Thee Stallion has found herself in and out of the spotlight all 2023 as she continues to heal from the trauma of her shooting incident with Tory Lanez, not to mention the hate and drama that came afterward. It wasn’t until late 2022 that the Canadian was found guilty. Following that announcement, the Houston native spent the first few months of this year focusing on her mental health. We saw more of her face and body-ody-ody throughout the spring and summer, but ahead of Lanez’s long-awaited sentencing, Thee Stallion slowly started to distance herself from the public again.
It seems this weekend was when she finally felt ready to hit the town once again, even linking up with another Southern rap superstar to take part in a viral TikTok challenge. Late on Saturday (August 26) evening, a new video went up on her account, showing Megan and friends performing choreography to Three 6 Mafia’s “Half On a Sack.” Seconds before the video comes to an end, Juicy J slides into the frame, proudly rapping along to his famous hip-hop group’s fan-favourite track.
“I actually won this trend ,” Thee Stallion declared in her caption. While many comments are commending her on actually getting her “Simon Says” collaborator to partake, others are busy drooling over the fashionista’s slim thick figure in her sheer, skin-tight outfit.
It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard new music from Megan Thee Stallion, which is perfectly understandable considering what she’s been through in the past few years. The Hot Girl Coach made it clear that she won’t be dropping anything until her mental health is back where she wants it to be. Still, her fans couldn’t help but get excited when the rumour mill suggested that she and Cardi B could be reuniting for the first time since “WAP” on an upcoming release. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Two of the most revered and successful femcees in today’s rap game might have another hit single on the way. Moreover, The Neighborhood Talk recently sparked industry rumors that, apparently, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will drop another collaborative single soon. Of course, the duo is well-known for their massive song “WAP,” which is as beloved as it is divisive online. However, with no real information or reports to substantiate this, take it with a grain of salt, as it’s just industry hearsay. Regardless, it’s promising and exciting news considering their previous banger and how talented the two rappers are.
Unfortunately, both have been relatively radio silent when it comes to new solo material, though that might change soon. That being said, it would be very understandable if Megan Thee Stallion takes some time before returning to the hip-hop release game. She’s still performing and things like that, but the case against Tory Lanez and her feud with her label took a heavy toll on her. Now that she can heal and be more unencumbered by that scandal, hopefully she’s able to move forward as an artist in any way she sees fit.
Furthermore, on Cardi B’s end, it looks like she’s gearing up for her highly anticipated album at her own pace, too. For example, she recently gave an update that hints that she’s only dropping solo material for now, and no more offshoot collabs. As such, maybe these Megan Thee Stallion collab rumors relate to a single for said project. Either way, there should be some exciting material from the Bronx artist soon.
“I’m not going to release any more collaborations, I’m going to put out my next solo single,” she remarked to Vogue Mexico. “Right now I’m working on the cover art and ideas for the next record because it’s definitely coming up. So stay tuned because it’s coming out very soon. I also have plans in the world of cinema. In fact, I have plans to do everything I can: fashion, branding… I want to do it all, honey.” For more news and the latest updates on Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, check back in with HNHH.
Since 2018, Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment have been a powerhouse combo in Houston. Megan soon established herself as the hottie in the world of female rap, uplifting the fledgling label in the process. However, the relationship quickly soured thanks to ugly allegations, personal attacks, and lawsuits.
After Tory Lanez shot Megan, she soon found herself in the crosshairs of 1501 Certified Entertainment and its CEO, Carl Crawford. To make matters worse, it all played out on social media. The big question is: Can 1501 Certified Entertainment survive its drama with Megan Thee Stallion?
2016: The Launch Of 1501 Certified Entertainment
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 22: Carl Crawford visits SiriusXM Studios on March 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Former MLB player and Houston native Carl Crawford had thought about starting a music label for years and took a leap of faith once he retired. Carl teamed up with T. Farris, who had extensive ties to the Houston rap community. According to the label’s website, its mission was “to give undiscovered and underprivileged artists an opportunity to grow and shine.”
Carl and T. Farris got to work and signed their first artist, local rapper HardyBoy Pigg. While HardyBoy told Complex that things were all good at first, once he got locked up, he claimed his label “left me for dead the whole time I was in jail.” He also asserted they wouldn’t release his music, which would be echoed by other artists in the years to come.
February 2018: Megan Signs A Deal
The record label caught its first real break when it signed up-and-coming female rapper Megan Thee Stallion in February 2018. However, Carl said he wasn’t involved in drafting Megan’s deal. Instead, he claimed Megan’s mother and fellow rapper, Holly “Holly-Wood” Thomas, and T. Farris were involved. Despite who was in the room or not, Megan quickly established herself as a rising star.
Megan’s debut EP, Tina Snow, was released in June and her breakout hit, “Big Ole Freak,” proved she was the real deal. While Megan was burning up the charts, she leveraged her new success to her benefit. In November, she became the first female rapper to sign with 300 Entertainment.
September 2019: Roc Nation & J. Prince
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 22: Carl Crawford visits SiriusXM Studios on March 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Both Megan and 1501 Certified Entertainment shook things up in a major way in September 2019. Megan announced she had inked a management deal with Roc Nation and that T. Farris would be her road manager. On the very same day, Carl had his own announcement. He let the world know he was also linking up with somebody new.
It turned out to be none other than the controversial music executive and CEO of Rap-A-Lot, J. Prince. Posting a photo of himself and Carl on Instagram, J. Prince wrote, “The music business is a business filled with sharks and cut throat people.” He also congratulated Carl for breaking his “first artist” Megan and continued by writing he was proud to be Carl’s new business partner. Prince concluded with, “Surprise to all that had plans on taking something from him, good luck with that. This is just the beginning.” By the next month, Carl would confirm he and Megan were no longer on speaking terms.
March 2020: Free Megan From 1501 Certified Entertainment
In March 2020, Megan started accusing 1501 of not releasing her music and owing her money because she wanted to renegotiate what she considered an unfair deal. That caused the hashtags #FREEMEG and #FREETHEESTALLION to trend. This was also around when Megan filed her first lawsuit against the label.
J. Prince, who was included in the lawsuit, started the smear campaign off early. He posted on Instagram, “Megan [Thee Stallion], along with Roc Nation Employee Geetanjali Grace Lyer, decided to include my name in a lawsuit wrapped around lies and stupidity. We gone get this sh*t straight.” He accused Roc Nation of being “culture vultures” and said Megan was tripping because she had a good deal.
June 2020: Knockoff Megan Thee Stallion
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 13: Erica Banks visits SiriusXM Studios on April 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
With Megan no longer 1501’s hot girl, they felt they had to get another one, and she turned out to be Erica Banks. The Dallas native was immediately compared to and called Megan’s knockoff. Many remarked that she and Megan had a similar flow and style and even physically resembled each other. That led to fans calling Carl and J. Prince petty for trying to find a replacement Megan.
When HNHH interviewed Erica, she replied “no” to whether she had reached out to Megan “to squash things” and if she was open to it. Many assumed the two were beefing and that Carl and J. Prince were trying to pit the women against each other. While both femcees denied there was ever an issue between them, perception is everything, and 1501 got dragged once again.
July 2020: Tory Lanez Shooting
The hip-hop world was shook when Tory Lanez was accused of shooting Megan in the foot on July 12, 2020. Fans of each artist were quickly divided, usually along gender lines. Despite Megan’s troubles with 1501, many assumed they would have her back, but they were wrong. Not only would Carl and J. Prince continue to attack Megan, but they would also get beyond petty.
Only months later, Erica Banks posted Tory enjoying her “Buss It” challenge on her IG page. Tory shared a video of him having women twerk to the song, and Erica reposted it with the caption, “@torylanez goin Crazy BUSS ITTTTT KEEP STREAMING!” Megan’s fans immediately called foul and felt as if Erica was Team Tory, and by extension, so was 1501 Certified Entertainment.
March 2021: Another Scorned Lady
Megan wasn’t the only woman in rap fed up with 1501 Certified Entertainment. Enter Kona Lisa, who signed to the label but had issues by March 2021. In a video, she let it be known that she was over 1501. Kona Lisa rapped, “No I’m not from Dallas but I’m still a star b*tch / My label they ain’t really f*ckin wit me ’cause they found out I was a smart b*tch.” She added that she should’ve signed with Gucci Mane’s Icy Entertainment instead of 1501. Another day, another woman scorned by 1501.
December 2021: Another Megan Copycat
If signing Erica wasn’t enough, 1501 Certified Entertainment decided to ratchet up the pettiness by signing yet another female rapper. In December 2021, Carl signed Martina Marie. It didn’t help that on Instagram, Martina went by “THEE Martina Marie.” Fans weren’t having it and called out 1501 for being shady and underhanded. Things were starting to become really messy, and 1501 wasn’t looking good in the court of public opinion.
In February 2022, Carl celebrated Megan dismissing her lawsuit, but that wasn’t the truth. Carl commented on an article about the case on Instagram, “Only the real [H]town can relate. Now tell em to run my bread dating all the way back from 2018.” This caused Megan to respond with: “This dude never know wtf is going on with his business. The case that Was dismissed against you was from when you wasn’t trying to let me drop music.” She added, “we are most definitely STILL IN COURT and YOU STILL GETTING SUED BC YOU OWE ME MONEY!!! I AINT NEVER BEEN PAID FROM 1501 IN MY LIFE !”
Megan wasn’t done, “Grown ass men wanna bully me and eat off my name and paint me out as a villain online bc they know these bandwagon ass haters gone eat that sh*t up !” Megan said she was sick of being picked on and painted like she was the problem. But, with Carl and J. Prince at the helm, that wouldn’t stop anytime soon.
March 2021: 1501 Certified Entertainment Countersuit
The tension between 1501 and Megan continued to get thicker when Carl took a page out of Megan’s book and sued her. Megan went on Twitter and recommended Carl take his money issues to 300 Entertainment. Carl clapped back that money wasn’t an issue since he still paid for her shows. Megan responded, “Carl I don’t wanna be signed to you pill popping ass! You talking abt I ain’t paid for a show and you sound slow.” Not backing down, Megan added, “THE MAN YOU SIGNED TO AND YOU MIGHT SEE SOME MONEY YOU F*CKING POWDER HEAD! You hiding behind JPRINCE.”
Carl responded, “This all Coming from a Bonafide Alcoholic who f*cked the whole industry including her best friend n*gga [facepalm emoji].” Yes, major shots were fired, but people were once again slamming Carl for being a man much older than Megan going after her so hard publicly. But, this was only the beginning.
April 2022: Carl Hanging With Tory Lanez
Tory Lanez hanging out with Carl Crawford, J Prince Jr. and Sauce Walka looking unbothered after Megan Thee Stallion release her new diss track at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/HKzeFiduaE
Carl was hanging out in a club in April 2022 and wasn’t alone. He was seen in a video chopping it up with J. Prince and Tory Lanez. Laughing and partying, Carl posted the clip with the caption, “U never know who u might bump into in the [emojis].” He also added the hashtag #ProtectBlackMen that many saw as a direct hit on Megan.
The internet was up in arms and used it as proof that Carl, J. Prince, and 1501 Certified Entertainment had chosen their side in the Megan-Tory situation. Regardless of what was happening, fans were outraged that the men would side with Tory when he committed violence against a Black woman. Carl was slowly but surely becoming public enemy number one.
February 2023: Carl Apologizes
As the lawsuits continued to make their way through the system and after Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan in January, Carl decided to apologize. Speaking to TMZ, Carl admitted that the beef with Megan hurt his reputation and 1501. He explained he was working to rebuild the label and had brought in a new president, Kai “Verse” Tyler.
Carl also stated his lack of knowledge about the music business contributed to his tarnished relationship with Megan. Although he hadn’t spoken to Megan since 2019, he claimed he never really had a problem with her. Carl said, “It’s just the social media stuff, it turned really, really sour. You take this social media part out of it, we don’t have a problem.”
Shockingly, Carl even said he took the photo with Tory to troll Megan but wasn’t siding with him. He added, “I don’t stand with nobody in that situation. I think I just got wrapped up in the whole scheme of things that was going on. We all make mistakes.” After everything that happened, Carl hoped bringing in Kai as president could help get him and his company on the right foot and look better in the industry and the public.
1501 Certified Entertainment Going Forward
The problem is too much damage may have been done for 1501 Certified Entertainment to try to repair its image. Besides mishandling Megan in every way possible, other artists have accused the label of shady deals. Plus, it didn’t help that everything played out on social media. Although Carl seems to have learned his lesson, this could be a case of too little, too late.
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