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Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla are very much kindred spirits in the world of femcees (and all rappers) today. Moreover, they went on tour together, have multiple collaborations, seem to love each other’s company, and are proud of their Southern roots (Houston and Memphis, respectively). During what seems like a recent sit-down podcast conversation for Instagram, they discussed how they bonded and their similarities. In addition, Megan remarked on how she feels like they were among the first huge female hip-hop stars from the South of their generation, a sentiment that Glo seemed to agree with. Many misinterpreted her comments to mean “of all time” and not “of [their] time,” like Meg actually said, so make that distinction clear before you proceed.

“Like, I just wanted to go by myself,” Megan Thee Stallion’s comments on her tour alongside GloRilla began. “It was my first time going on my own tour. But I really like your music! I really felt like, you know, it’s the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ tour. We need girls. Like, we need to have a good time, we need to have a blast. And then I started thinking about who I feel like I would have a blast with. I feel like we are doing something very unique for the South. Like, having big female rappers from the South, I feel like we really the first of our time that really took off with it. So I was like, ‘I gotta bring Glo.’”

Megan Thee Stallion & GloRilla Speak On Southern Femcees

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Elsewhere during their conversation, Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla spoke on their creative and personal synergies and about how great of a time they had. As for their Southern femcees comments, the list is definitely longer, and they would also agree. After all, they’ve worked with the likes of Atlanta’s Latto (who just dropped her new Sugar Honey Iced Tea album) and Alabama’s Flo Milli (who dropped Fine H*, Stay this year, too).

As such, we’re sure that Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla would add more to that list, especially if they’re bringing it back to an all-time conversation. Speaking of which, Complex just released their Top 50 Atlanta Rappers list. It’s about as divisive as these thoughts on Southern femcees, so let us know what you think about all that down in the comments section below.

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Over the years, Hip Hop as a genre of music and culture has witnessed a unique evolution in many ways, from the invention of new and-or hybrid production styles to the change in lyrical thematics. The soundscape of rap has moved towards a new-age sway, with only a select few capable of standing out in the scene.

A product of this evolution of Hip Hip is none other than Royce Cornell “Ugly God” Davison-Rodriguez. His playful yet bawdy approach to music has, with time, garnered significant attention and contributed to his rise to fame. Ugly God recently made headlines after it was revealed that he is a suspect in the murder of his friend’s father. While the rapper has been taken into custody, the deceased’s family has taken to social media to accuse the rapper of the crime.

Ugly God’s Background

Ugly God was born Royce Cornell Davison-Rodriguez on September 19 in 1996. During his early years, the Indiana-born, mostly-Houston-raised rapper developed interests in basketball, music, and computer engineering. However, his passion for music intensified and trumped the pack during college. Unsurprisingly, the interracial rapper is fluent in Spanish and English, as he is of Dominican and African American descent.

As a middle-schooler, he conceived the moniker ”P*ssy Bacon.” He shared why he chose the pseudonym in an interview with FADER. “I always wanted my name to be something [that] if you hear it once, then you can just never get that out of your head… You’ll never forget that sh*t.” Subsequently, he changed the moniker for numerous reasons, one being marketability.

“Water” & Musical Breakthrough

Growing up, Ugly God had multiple musical influences, which all seem to shine through in his distinct sound. He typically employs modern styles of Hip Hop in his production, as well as comedic approaches and racy lyrical content. Indeed, his style of music may have garnered some controversy. Regardless, he has garnered a deeply appreciative fan base since his early SoundCloud days.

Ugly God began on SoundCloud in 2015. He released the song “I Beat My Meat,” which gave him some notoriety on the streaming platform. In 2016, he released one of his most popular solo songs, ”Water.” The distinct track was co-produced with Danny Wolf. “Water” was released under Asylum Records and made it to both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.

He was selected for the 2017 XXL Freshman Class because of his notable climb. He featured alongside notable names, including Playboi Carti, XXXTentacion, and MadeinTYO. By August 2017, “Water” went Platinum, documenting 1,000,000 units sold by the RIAA. The hit single was a precursor to the release of The Booty Tape, which contained the amusing self-diss track named “F*ck Ugly God.”

The Future Of Ugly God

Against many odds, the rapper has managed to soar past the SoundCloud era. At many points, he has expressed his understanding of the need to evolve musically. Furthermore, he must avoid being branded a gimmick or troll rapper. He told Billboard, “When I first came out, I was just being that goofy n*gga I’ve always been. Being a troll rapper was a thing, but I was mostly just called that by people that didn’t f*ck with my music,” he said. “They tried to put that on me and my personality. When that became a thing, I had to get up out of it.”

The SoundCloud famous rapper doubles as a record producer, with several credits and achievements under his belt. Navigating the music industry and its pressures since his pop-off has surely not been easy. However, he has carried on by staying true to his craft and adapting to the times. More recently, Ugly God has stated his excitement for what’s next, hinting that new music is on the horizon. However, things might be slowing down following the aforementioned murder charge against him.

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