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 Beyoncรฉ), 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"). โHISSโ remains at #1 on Apple Music US for 56 hours, so far.
Southside Royalty Freestyle
Megan Thee Stallion Lyrics
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(Sippin' on a four)
I'm from the Southside, you know how we ride
(Sip, sippin' on a four and I'm ja-, ja-, ja-)
(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")
Ayy, what's up bitch? It's Megan, and I'm from South Park
And if it's 'bout some motherfuckin' money we could talk
But when you gettin' money, that's what haters 'posed to do, ayy
Bitch, I'm out here shinin'
I'm really Houston's finest
I don't know if he lookin' at the titties or these diamonds (yeah, ah)
These hoes can't stand me (ah)
Niggas want my panties
And I threw the "H" up when I brought home all them Grammys (yeah, yeah, yeah, ah)
Hunnid K on my watch, yeah
Thick, brown skin with the long hair
Diamonds all on my G-string, but I'm still eatin' at TP's
Used meet my tricks at Pappadeaux, hit the bar with all my hoes (all my hoes)
Take me to the gallery and tell that nigga to "Buy me those", ah
Ooh-wee
Drip creator, the inventor of the flavor
The "P" stand for "Pimpin'," it don't stand for "Pushin' paper"
The pain is now or later, but the car Mercedes Benz
Now a days at Splashtown there's Maybachs on G10s
Fifteens and onion rings
Cars laced like shoestrings
It's a dream to drop the top and come down Luther King
We the reason why y'all diamond grills and ice chain medallions
This the city with no doctor needed, you might make a stallion
New Ferrari, it's Italian
And a rapper paid for it
Coming down to H-Town, trickin' off when he was bored
It's ain't shit I can't afford
No deal, Rolls Royce
Quarter million diamond in my face, tears of joy
Lookin' like a legend when I slide up gently
They askin' for the king, nigga, tell 'em Blunt sent me
They waitin' on the 'Lac and not the one that's black
I'm in the '76 Hog crawlin' like a razorback
I caught your bitch lookin' (lookin'), the wet paint gushin'
Shot the deuce and kept pushin' on the double stitched cushion (yeah)
Special and spectacular
Slab ridin' ambassador
The Cutlass out here runnin' like a Hellcat Challenger
Martin Luther master
Cullen Street captain
Top peeled back, all white, like a napkin (yeah)
Runnin' like a stallion
Southside of town, call me Don Key the great (yeah)
Yeah, Mr. Cut Down
Die with me, ho, and I'm patrollin' on the blacktop (yeah)
Hands in and out my fuckin' pockets, pullin' racks out
Grabbin' on the wheel, lookin' backwards when I back out
Clique city, niggas get they bread and droppin' 'Lac tops
Exotic in the air, drinking clean, I'm in the turning lane
Glass house sittin' up under the frame, that nigga murder gang
Tearin' up the runway, serious when them Forgis slide
Trunk closed, bangin' nigga, it's soundin' like it's war outside
When it's money, we gon' wake up and go run it down
In the trenches lurkin' for that sack, I'ma go hunt it down
They ask me why I do it? Ho, I do it for the H
T-E-X-A-S, this for the state, nigga, Crock Bull
H-Town, Splashtown
The most copied and underappreciated city in the game, man
You know it take ten female artist to make a Megan Thee Stallion
And it's a nigga wanna be Sauce Walker in every record label in America
Every rapper puttin' "drip" and "splash" in they song
Y'all know where y'all get that drip from?
But we been draped and dripped out since three in the morning
Lil Keke, you know what I'm sayin'? You spill me?
Keep our name out y'all mouth like Puffy said, you spill me?
Yeah, everybody wanna have double cups
Everybody wanna have a big booty cutie on duty, double-cup polluted
Stupid? You spill me?
We the ones got y'all on that anime
Y'all wasn't talkin' 'bout no Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, none of that
Tsuyu Asui
Yeah, we got y'all talkin' 'bout some business this, business that
Know what I'm sayin'? This new Houston
But we gon' keep drippin' on, and keep pimpin' on, y'all gon' keep sippin' on
Yeah, this the city of the hot girls and the cold players
You spill me, P? (Ha)
Yeah, we cold-hearted out here, P, and the baby girl hot-headed, ooh-wee
The Southside Royalty Freestyle by Megan Thee Stallion, Sauce Walka, Lil' Keke, and Big Pokey is a homage to their hometown, Houston, Texas. The lyrics reflect their pride and loyalty to the Southside of Houston where they grew up. The song begins with Megan introducing herself as from South Park and how money is the only thing that matters to her. The rest of the lyrics celebrate the lavish lifestyle they lead, with references to expensive cars, jewelry, and going out to exclusive places. They also mention being trailblazers in the music industry, influencing other artists with their styles and terms.
The song's chorus speaks to the idea of keeping haters and negativity out of their lives and feeding off the energy that they bring. Throughout the lyrics, there are various references to Houston and its culture - from dining at popular seafood restaurant Pappadeaux's to cruising down Houston's Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. The song oozes with Houston pride and nods to their predecessors like DJ Screw, who helped shape Houston's music culture.
The Southside Royalty Freestyle is an example of how Houston bred some of the most significant MCs in Hip Hop history, influencing musicians worldwide. This song shows their love and appreciation for their roots while promoting their contemporary styles. As such, it perfectly encapsulates Houston's culture, from their music to its local colloquialisms.
Line by Line Meaning
Real motherfuckin' H-Town shit
This is authentic Houston music
I'm from the Southside, you know how we ride
I represent the Southside of Houston and the lifestyle we live
Sippin' on a four
Drinking a beverage mixed with codeine syrup
I'm from South Park
I am from the South Park neighborhood in Houston
And if it's 'bout some motherfuckin' money we could talk
If the conversation involves making money, I'm interested
A lot of bitches hate me, and these niggas too
Many women and men dislike me
But when you gettin' money, that's what haters 'posed to do
Haters are expected to hate when you are successful
Bitch, I'm out here shinin'
I am successful and attracting attention
I'm really Houston's finest
I am one of the best artists from Houston
I don't know if he lookin' at the titties or these diamonds
I'm not sure if he's admiring my breasts or my jewelry
These hoes can't stand me
Other women dislike me
Niggas want my panties
Men are attracted to me and want to have sex with me
And I threw the 'H' up when I brought home all them Grammys
I proudly represented Houston when I won multiple Grammy Awards
Hunnid K on my watch, yeah
I have a hundred thousand dollars on my watch
Thick, brown skin with the long hair
I have dark, thick skin and long hair
Diamonds all on my G-string, but I'm still eatin' at TP's
I have diamonds on my underwear, but I still eat at a local restaurant called TP's
Used meet my tricks at Pappadeaux, hit the bar with all my hoes
I used to meet my lovers at Pappadeaux restaurant and go to bars with my female friends
Take me to the gallery and tell that nigga to 'Buy me those', ah
Take me to the mall and tell the man there to buy me whatever I want
Drip creator, the inventor of the flavor
I am the originator of the stylish and fashionable look
The 'P' stand for 'Pimpin', it don't stand for 'Pushin' paper'
The 'P' in my name represents being a pimp, not working a regular job
The pain is now or later, but the car Mercedes Benz
The struggles I face can be dealt with now or later, but I own a Mercedes Benz car
Now a days at Splashtown there's Maybachs on G10s
In recent times, you can see expensive Maybach cars with custom wheels at the Splashtown amusement park
Fifteens and onion rings
My car has large subwoofers and decorative rims
Cars laced like shoestrings
My cars are outfitted with luxurious features
It's a dream to drop the top and come down Luther King
It's a great feeling to drive with the convertible top down on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
We the reason why y'all diamond grills and ice chain medallions
We are the ones who popularized wearing diamond teeth accessories and large chains
This the city with no doctor needed, you might make a stallion
In this city, there is no need for plastic surgery because you can naturally become attractive
New Ferrari, it's Italian
I recently acquired a new Italian-made Ferrari car
And a rapper paid for it
A fellow rapper bought it for me
Coming down to H-Town, trickin' off when he was bored
A wealthy individual would visit Houston and spend money on me when he was bored
It's ain't shit I can't afford
There is nothing I cannot afford
No deal, Rolls Royce
I own a Rolls Royce car without a record deal
Quarter million diamond in my face, tears of joy
I am wearing a diamond worth 250,000 dollars on my face, making me very happy
Lookin' like a legend when I slide up gently
I look iconic and impressive when I arrive gracefully
They askin' for the king, nigga, tell 'em Blunt sent me
People are requesting to see the king, and I inform them that Blunt (a slang term) sent me
They waitin' on the 'Lac and not the one that's black
They are anticipating a luxury Cadillac car, not a black person
I'm in the '76 Hog crawlin' like a razorback
I am riding in a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, maneuvering like a wild boar
I caught your bitch lookin' (lookin'), the wet paint gushin'
I caught your girlfriend staring at my car with freshly painted shiny surface
Shot the deuce and kept pushin' on the double stitched cushion (yeah)
I made the peace sign with my hand and continued driving on the high-quality, well-sewn seat cushion
Special and spectacular
I am unique and impressive
Slab ridin' ambassador
I am an influential figure known for driving slabs, customized cars popular in Houston
The Cutlass out here runnin' like a Hellcat Challenger
My Cutlass car is running as fast as a high-performance Hellcat Challenger
Martin Luther master
I am a master or leader just like Martin Luther King Jr.
Cullen Street captain
I have authority on Cullen Street, a well-known road in Houston
Top peeled back, all white, like a napkin (yeah)
My car's convertible top is opened, revealing its white color, resembling a napkin
Runnin' like a stallion
My car is running fast, resembling the speed of a powerful horse
Southside of town, call me Don Key the great (yeah)
I am from the Southside of Houston and refer to myself as a great leader, like Don Quixote
Yeah, Mr. Cut Down
I am known as Mr. Cut Down, suggesting I am tough and intimidating
Die with me, ho, and I'm patrollin' on the blacktop (yeah)
Join me, lady, and I will protect and dominate the streets
Hands in and out my fuckin' pockets, pullin' racks out
I am freely taking money out of my pockets and showing off large amounts of cash
Grabbin' on the wheel, lookin' backwards when I back out
I firmly hold the steering wheel and glance over my shoulder while reversing my car
Clique city, niggas get they bread and droppin' 'Lac tops
My crew is making money and lowering the convertible tops of their Cadillacs
Exotic in the air, drinking clean, I'm in the turning lane
I am smoking a high-quality strain of marijuana, while driving a clean car in the turning lane
Glass house sittin' up under the frame, that nigga murder gang
I am driving a car with transparent windows, showing off the interior, representing my murderous crew
Tearin' up the runway, serious when them Forgis slide
I am driving fast on the road, especially when the car wheels known as Forgis slide
Trunk closed, bangin' nigga, it's soundin' like it's war outside
My car's trunk is closed, but the music is so loud it sounds like a battle is taking place outside
When it's money, we gon' wake up and go run it down
When there is money to be made, we will eagerly go and collect it
In the trenches lurkin' for that sack, I'ma go hunt it down
I am actively searching for money in dangerous areas, I will find it no matter what
They ask me why I do it? Ho, I do it for the H
People ask why I live this lifestyle, well, I do it for Houston
T-E-X-A-S, this for the state, nigga, Crock Bull
This is for the whole state of Texas, representing with my crew Crock Bull
The most copied and underappreciated city in the game, man
Houston is often imitated but not given the recognition it deserves in the music industry
You know it take ten female artist to make a Megan Thee Stallion
It takes ten other female artists combined to have the same impact and success as Megan Thee Stallion
And it's a nigga wanna be Sauce Walker in every record label in America
Every record label in America has artists trying to imitate Sauce Walker and his style
Every rapper puttin' 'drip' and 'splash' in they song
Many rappers are using the words 'drip' and 'splash' in their songs, trying to be fashionable and trendy like us
Y'all know where y'all get that drip from?
Do you all know where you all got that stylish and fashionable look from?
But we been draped and dripped out since three in the morning
We have been wearing stylish and fashionable clothing since early morning
Lil Keke, you know what I'm sayin'? You spill me?
Lil Keke, do you understand what I am saying? Do you feel me?
Keep our name out y'all mouth like Puffy said, you spill me?
Don't talk about our names negatively, as Puffy once advised, do you understand?
Yeah, everybody wanna have double cups
Many people want to drink from double cups, a symbol of indulgence in lean (codeine syrup)
Everybody wanna have a big booty cutie on duty, double-cup polluted
Many people desire to have an attractive woman by their side while sipping on lean-filled double cups
Stupid? You spill me?
Do you understand? It's foolish, isn't it?
We the ones got y'all on that anime
We introduced you all to the world of anime
Y'all wasn't talkin' 'bout no Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, none of that
Before us, you all weren't discussing shows like Dragon Ball Z or My Hero Academia
Tsuyu Asui
Referencing a character from My Hero Academia named Tsuyu Asui
Yeah, we got y'all talkin' 'bout some business this, business that
We influenced you all to start talking about business-related matters
Know what I'm sayin'? This new Houston
Do you understand what I'm saying? This is the new era of Houston music
But we gon' keep drippin' on, and keep pimpin' on, y'all gon' keep sippin' on
But we will continue to be stylish and impressive, while you all will continue indulging in lean
Yeah, this the city of the hot girls and the cold players
Houston is known for having attractive women and skilled players
You spill me, P? (Ha)
Do you understand what I'm saying, partner?
Yeah, we cold-hearted out here, P, and the baby girl hot-headed, ooh-wee
We can be ruthless and tough, while Megan Thee Stallion is feisty and determined
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Albert Walker Mondane, Christopher Howard Jasper, Ernest Isley, Jordan Houston, Leroy Williams, Marcus Edwards, Marvin Isley, Megan J. Pete, Michael Colton Dixon, Milton J. Powell, O'Kelly Jr. Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Bernard Isley
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@SUCBIGPOKEY
Puttin on for the ๐ค๐ฝ!
@joshuamccormick4462
This is how we do it S.O. ogs . Southside we merging the Ogs with the new Houston. Salute
@justenluciano4996
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@patriciahairstylestv
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@screweduptx512
WUT IT DO POYO
@SikwititBallPythons
Shit went hard og
@marcusdtaylor1
This shit went hard af!!! My mind is blown and I'm glad Meg still fucks with her hometown OGs.
@aster_etc
RIP Big Pokey, a real Texas legend ๐๐
@draiseg6178
She kills on her freestyles, it's her element fr fr.
@user-mr4pm7jv5e
Yeah itโs totally her element when she had extra writers on this โfreestyleโ which doesnโt make it a freestyle itโs false marketing