[92] A music video for the remix was later released on February 12, 2021. [144] All the proceeds collected from her collaboration on Beyonce's Savage (remix) went to Bread of Life, which helps local Houston communities with Covid-19 relief efforts. Have something to tell us about this article? [32] She has also referred to herself as "Thee Hood Tyra Banks". 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. In another since-deleted post, in part, Kelsey wrote, Megan aint never been greedy in her life, and whatever he [Carl Crawford] invested he made back plus more. [85] Megan Thee Stallion appeared in the 2020 comedy special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine. At this point, Lanez allegedly yelled "Dance, b*tch" and began shooting from inside the car. Ta began questioning on Thursday by asking Harris about being granted immunity for her testimony and underlined the fact that the immunity does not cover perjury (the defense team did the same at the start of the cross-examination). [69] "WAP" became her second number-one single in the U.S., breaking the record for the most streams for a song in its first week of release in the U.S. (93million). All of the people (Megan, Tory, and Kelsey) who witnessed what happened that night are no longer friends. Kelsey has reportedly been granted immunity as she testifies in the trial. [134], BTS Army launched "Thee Army Fund" project, in collaboration with the "Hotties" which raised over $120,000 to donate to three different organizations: (Woman for Afghan Women, Black Women of Wellness, and Houston Food Bank) in her name to congratulate her on the Butter (Remix). 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In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the Houston native alleged that Kelsey, who was also at the scene, accepted money to keep silent about the shooting . Couldnt control your little feelings, look what d-ck is costing you / It was all good, yeah, about a week ago (About a week ago) / Shout out Bobby Shmurda but this bitch is really tweaking, bro / If I was the one with the gun you wouldve heard about a murder (R.I.P.) At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, she became the second female rapper to win Best New Artist, after Lauryn Hill in 1999. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Rolling Stone reports they both attended Houston's. Kelsey Harris, or Kelsey Nicole as she goes by online, is Megan Thee Stallion's former assistant and close friend. The Tory Lanez felony assault trial continued Wednesday in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom with testimony from key witness Kelsey Harris, a former friend of and assistant to Megan Thee. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. All Rights Reserved. [32] The album received critical acclaim and landed on several year-end critics lists, with Paper calling it the best album of 2019. This is just the beginning yall, she said in part in the reported video, reposted to Twitter. As Canadian rapper Tory stands trial for his alleged involvement in injuring Megan two years ago, the Savage artist and Airbnb hostesss history has once again become the topic of conversations among social media users. There are many lies.. [39][40], On August 9, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Hot Girl Summer", featuring fellow American rapper Nicki Minaj and singer Ty Dolla Sign. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Lawyer David Kenner on Jan. 13, 2023, and rapper Tory Lanez on Dec. 21, 2022. 4. Prosecutors played Kelsey Harris's police interview from the night of the shooting, where the former BFF of Megan Thee Stallion claimed she saw Tory fire at the rapper. ': Stream It Now", "Megan Thee Stallion, Phony Ppl Get Down in a Car Wash in 'Fkn Around' Video", "Watch Megan Thee Stallion Perform "B.I.T.C.H." by The Notorious B.I.G. Im like, You should quit your job and be my assistant,' Megan said of her to Rolling Stone in Feb. 2020. You have always been such a selfless, confident, and authentic individual & I admire you for that! Shes seemingly in Megans unreleased music video for Girls In The Hood. While Megan has yet to release the official music video for the song, Kelsey can be seen hanging out on what appears to be a set! [140] She guest starred in the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law as a fictionalized version of herself. [135], Megan was on the grid of the 2021 United States Grand Prix where attempts to interview her by Martin Brundle were snubbed by her bodyguards leading to criticism, causing F1 to introduce the "Brundle Clause", prohibiting bodyguards on the race grid. Related: I didnt see him do that.. [155][156][157] She mentioned her mother's death (Ever since my mama died, 2019) on beginning of her song "Flip Flop" from the second studio album, Traumazine, released on August 12, 2022. "[111] On her Texas rap origins, she told Rolling Stone, "I don't feel like we ever really had a female rapper come from Houston or Texas and shut shit down. Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez: What To Know About Their Relationship & Shooting. As for Kelsey, she has continued to build her talent booking agency, KN Management, as well as create digital content as an influencer. Hes frequently seen on her Instagram account smiling and modeling adorable outfits. We probably just like bumped into each other, she responded. [176], In an op-ed for The New York Times, published on October 13, 2020, Megan addressed the shooting allegation further, writing, "Black women are still constantly disrespected and disregarded in so many areas of life. She released her debut studio album Good News (2020) to critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end best album lists. A verbal disagreement between Megan, Kelsey, and Tory reportedly took place before gunshots were fired, leaving the popular lyricist with bullet fragments in her feet. [161], On July 15, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion stated that she had suffered gunshot wounds, and that she had undergone surgery to remove the bullets. Its a shame we here today, truth be told, its cause of you, Kelsey Nicole raps at the start of Bussin Back, the Megan Thee Stallion diss track she dropped on Nov. 25. The car was pulled over by police, and Peterson was arrested on gun charges following a vehicle search. One of Kelseys earliest (now-deleted) Instagram posts is one of her congratulating Megan on her success, specifically earning an award for her 2019 mixtape Fever. Megan aint never been greedy in her life, and whatever he invested he made back plus more, Kelsey wrote. Again, it was a blur.". [118][119][120][121] It is a derivative of another of her most-known catchphrases, "hot girl", also derived from "real hot girl shit". [49], In January 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Diamonds" with singer Normani, for the soundtrack of the superhero film Birds of Prey released the same year. Habitual Backpedaler Kelsey Harris' 80-Minute Interview Played For Jury In Tory Lanez Trial, Megan Thee Stallion's Bodyguard Goes Missing Before Testifying. 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Megan Jovon Ruth Pete[3] was born on February 15, 1995,[4] in San Antonio, Texas, and her mother, Holly Thomas,[5] immediately moved to Houston after her birth. "'Your appearance isnt together, lets go,'" she testified having told Megan Thee Stallion, according to Law & Crime, and then said that her friend, with an "obnoxious laugh," went outside to ask Lanez to go with them. [43] The week thereafter, she featured on Quality Control compilation album, Quality Control: Control the Streets, Volume 2, on the track "Pastor", alongside Quavo and City Girls. [17][18] In 2017, Megan Thee Stallion released the song "Stalli (Freestyle)", as a rework of late musician XXXTentacion's "Look at Me!". Folks that have been longtime Megan Thee Stallion fans are likely aware of who Kelsey is. Success is no accident , it is hard work, sacrifice and loving what you do! Eric Torres of Pitchfork wrote: "she provided plenty of freak anthems with quotable lyrics to wield against ain't-shit men". 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