She released her debut studio album Good News (2020) to critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end best album lists. She earned her first and second number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 with the remix of her song "Savage" (featuring Beyoncé), and her feature on Cardi B's single "WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)"; the latter of which was her first number one in several other countries, as well as the Billboard Global 200 chart. In 2021, she was featured alongside American rapper and singer Doja Cat on the remix of American singer Ariana Grande's 2020 single "34+35", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The remixed version was featured on the deluxe edition of Grande's 2020 studio album, Positions. She followed this with her debut compilation album Something for Thee Hotties (2021), which reached the top ten on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "Thot Shit", which reached the top twenty in the US and received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance nomination.
Throughout her career, Megan Thee Stallion has received several accolades, including six BET Awards, five BET Hip Hop Awards, four American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, and three Grammy Awards. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, she became the second female rapper to win Best New Artist, after Lauryn Hill in 1999.
As of January 28th, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion becomes the first female rapper to have multiple solo songs reach #1 on the global Apple Music singles chart ("HISS" and "Body"). “HISS” remains at #1 on Apple Music US for 56 hours, so far.
Gift
Megan Thee Stallion Lyrics
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Yeah
I wanna see you work, work, work, and work
I wanna see you work
All the bad bitches work, ayy (Murda on the beat so it's not nice)
He like when I ride that, ride that, ride that, uh
Pick it up, throw it back, drop that shit (drop that shit)
I'm too pretty, gotta stop that shit, I'm lit
Off Casamigos
My pretty white toes (ah)
My natural afro
My neck and wrist froze, yeah
Work, work, work
Just look at my ass when I twerk, twerk, twerk
That nigga mad, that's that hurt, hurt, hurt
A bitch like me, yeah, I know my worth
Fuckin' with me is a gift and a curse (ah)
Ayy, I paid my own rent
Ain't no nigga sleepin' over puttin' me in my place (in my place)
Nigga, be grateful, you should be thankful
You even get to breathe in a real bitch space
I got that Hellcat, skrrt off on a nigga
Soon as I get off of his face (skrrt-skrrt)
Nigga, don't put one hand on this frontal
'Less you can afford to replace this lace
Dropped a bag on my purse, purse, purse
That El Chapo, this that work, work, work
Fix your face, bitch, you hurt, hurt, hurt
All that talkin' ain't makin' me nervous
Feelin' yourself, put down them Percies, ah
Yeah (real motherfuckin' hot girl shit)
Ayy (yeah)
I wanna see you work, work, work, and work
I wanna see you work, all the bad bitches work, ah
He like when I ride that, ride that, ride that, uh (ride that, uh)
Pick it up, throw it back, drop that shit (drop that shit)
Never go back and forth with a nigga (nope)
I'm too pretty, gotta stop that shit, I'm lit
Off Casamigos
My pretty white toes (toes)
My natural afro (yeah)
My neck and wrist froze, yeah
Work, work, work
Just look at my ass when I twerk, twerk, twerk
That nigga mad, that's that hurt, hurt, hurt
A bitch like me, yeah, I know my worth
Fuckin' with me is a gift and a curse
Ayy, shout out to my pussy, this lil' bitch the G.O.A.T.
And a honorable mention to my throat (to my throat)
All dicks, please rise, let's praise the ass
And all my real freak hoes, let's fuck some more (ah)
My motherfuckin' body, my choice (my choice)
Ain't no lil' dick takin' my voice
Crazy how y'all be the first ones tuned in listenin'
But claim I ain't makin' no noise
I was goin' through the knife, still ain't cut like me
Cowgirl hat, still can't buck like me
I done switched my shit, like, four, five times (four, five times)
None of these hoes get nails done like me
Call him when it's something I don't wanna pay for (pay for)
He gets to spendin' on me 'cause he know I'm player
But I'ma ride that dick so motherfuckin' good
Have him come to the spirits like a seance
He like when I ride that, ride that, ride that, uh (ride that, uh)
Pick it up, throw it back, drop that shit (drop that shit)
Never go back and forth with a nigga (nope)
Way too pretty, gotta stop that shit, I'm lit
Off Casamigos
My pretty white toes (toes)
My natural afro (yeah)
My neck and wrist froze, yeah
Work (yeah), work, work
Just look at my ass when I twerk, twerk, twerk
That nigga mad, that's that hurt, hurt, hurt
A bitch like me, yeah, I know my worth
Fuckin' with me is a gift and a curse, ah
In "Gift & A Curse," Megan Thee Stallion flaunts her self-confidence and independence. She brags about paying her own bills and being able to drop a bag on a designer purse. With lines like "I'm too pretty, gotta stop that shit, I'm lit" and "A bitch like me, yeah, I know my worth," she asserts that she is in control of herself and her life. She also celebrates her sexuality and sexual prowess, declaring that men enjoy it when she rides them and throws it back.
Towards the end of the song, Megan sends a message to her haters and critics, calling out those who tune in to listen to her while claiming she isn't making any noise. She asserts her ability to switch up her styles and calls out others who try to imitate but can't match her skills.
Overall, "Gift & A Curse" is a confident and self-affirming anthem that celebrates Megan Thee Stallion's independence, sexual power, and artistic skill.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah
Expression of confidence and self-assurance
Yeah
Confirmation of statement and assertion
I wanna see you work, work, work, and work
I want to see you put in effort and dedication
I wanna see you work all the bad bitches work, ayy
I want to see all the strong and independent women put in work
He like when I ride that, ride that, ride that, uh
He enjoys when I perform sexually for him
Pick it up, throw it back, drop that shit (drop that shit)
Perform sexually and show off your skills and talents
Never go back and forth with a nigga (nope)
Don't argue with a man, it's not worth your time and energy
I'm too pretty, gotta stop that shit, I'm lit
I'm too beautiful and confident to waste time on someone who doesn't appreciate me
Off Casamigos
Drinking Casamigos tequila
My pretty white toes (ah)
Referring to her beautiful pedicure
My natural afro
Referring to her African-American heritage and natural hair
My neck and wrist froze, yeah
Wearing expensive jewelry and feeling confident and powerful
Work, work, work
Continued emphasis on the importance of hard work and dedication
Just look at my ass when I twerk, twerk, twerk
Showing off her body and talents, and encouraging others to do the same
That nigga mad, that's that hurt, hurt, hurt
He's upset and jealous that she's so confident and talented
A bitch like me, yeah, I know my worth
She's proud of herself and knows her value as a strong woman
Fuckin' with me is a gift and a curse (ah)
Being in a relationship with her is both rewarding and challenging
Ayy, I paid my own rent
She's financially independent and doesn't need a man to support her
Ain't no nigga sleepin' over puttin' me in my place (in my place)
She doesn't let men control or dominate her life
Nigga, be grateful, you should be thankful
Men should appreciate and respect strong and independent women
You even get to breathe in a real bitch space
Being in her presence is a privilege
I got that Hellcat, skrrt off on a nigga
Driving a high-performance car and leaving men behind
Soon as I get off of his face (skrrt-skrrt)
Leaving a man after she's done with him
Nigga, don't put one hand on this frontal
Don't touch her hair extensions, it's expensive to maintain
'Less you can afford to replace this lace
It will cost a lot of money to replace her hair extensions if he damages them
Dropped a bag on my purse, purse, purse
She spent a lot of money on her designer handbag
That El Chapo, this that work, work, work
Her designer handbag is inspired by the infamous drug lord El Chapo
Fix your face, bitch, you hurt, hurt, hurt
Stop looking angry and jealous, it's unattractive
All that talkin' ain't makin' me nervous
She's not intimidated by other people's jealousy and threats
Feelin' yourself, put down them Percies, ah
Don't let your ego and confidence be influenced by prescription drugs
Ayy, shout out to my pussy, this lil' bitch the G.O.A.T.
She's proud of and loves her own body
And a honorable mention to my throat (to my throat)
She's also proud of her sexual abilities and talents
All dicks, please rise, let's praise the ass
She's celebrating and acknowledging the importance of sexuality and pleasure
And all my real freak hoes, let's fuck some more (ah)
Encouraging people to embrace their sexuality and desires
My motherfuckin' body, my choice (my choice)
Empowering women to make their own choices about their bodies and lives
Ain't no lil' dick takin' my voice
She won't let a man silence or undermine her confidence and power
Crazy how y'all be the first ones tuned in listenin'
People are often quick to criticize and judge, but still listen to her music
But claim I ain't makin' no noise
People try to undermine her success and talent
I was goin' through the knife, still ain't cut like me
She's been through challenges and struggles, but still remains strong and confident
Cowgirl hat, still can't buck like me
She's unique and talented, and can't be compared to anyone else
I done switched my shit, like, four, five times (four, five times)
She's constantly evolving and changing, but still remains true to herself
None of these hoes get nails done like me
She takes pride in her personal style and grooming
Call him when it's something I don't wanna pay for (pay for)
She only calls men when she needs something from them, not because she needs their financial support
He gets to spendin' on me 'cause he know I'm player
Men spend money on her because they know she's confident and independent
But I'ma ride that dick so motherfuckin' good
She's confident in her sexual abilities and wants to please her partner
Have him come to the spirits like a seance
She's so good in bed that her partner will have supernatural experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua E. Baker, Megan J. Pete, Shane Lee Lindstrom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rashad Heyward
It’s like a mashup with Megan’s piano and eat it. Love it! 🥹
Achundris O'Kain
It does..
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i literally was like this sounds like another song!! it was at the tip of my tongue so i said let me see if somebody else said it 😂 thank you so much cause my brain was going nuts!!
MsJazsmin
Yooo. It is tho
Patina Edochié
Awh yes you called it 💯🚗🔊🎶🐎🔥🔥🔥🔥
Baby Girl
😍😍
2kjayyy
ALWAYS GIVING THE VIBE NEEDED
Chan
❤❤❤
Right Eye
She never disappoints
👑QueenOnyx👑
💯💯💯