There’s a cause Megan Thee Stallion reportedly earned $13 million this previous yr. The Houston Hottie has no time for pause, she tells Forbes within the cowl story for his or her annual 30 Under 30 listing. Though that is her second time on the listing, Megan is the primary Black lady to grace the quilt of the unfold!
“I can’t slow down right now. I’ll take a break when I’m dead. I’m trying to really build something.” Megan provides, “When I start sitting, I feel like I’m not doing enough or I’m giving somebody else the opportunity to pass me.”
Meg went from charging $500 for gigs in her hometown to collaborations with music royalty like Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, awards on awards, wholesome streams, and main appearances. According to Forbes, this previous yr, Megan’s tens of millions got here from royalties, ticket gross sales, endorsements, and merchandise.
Megan’s Money Tree Has Multiple Water Pots
But these aren’t the one streams feeding Meg’s financial institution accounts. The Houston rapper has additionally landed endorsement offers with Nike, Revlon, Cash App, and Popeyes.
Frito-Lay advertising and marketing govt Stacy Taffet revealed their estimated $2 million Super Bowl marketing campaign that includes Megan and Charlie Puth for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos “outperformed” lots of their previous initiatives–exceeding their expectations.
Before promoting something to her fanbase, named the Hotties, Megan is ensuring she has her “own space and own lane.” As a part of her CashApp deal, Megan filmed a collection of economic literacy movies for youthful audiences. Meanwhile, the practically $1 million Popeyes deal landed her a signature “Hottie Sauce” and $250,000 to kick-start her personal Popeyes restaurant.
Megan Facing Business And Personal Hurdles
While Megan’s pockets scored wins this yr, different areas, from enterprise to non-public, took hits. Jury choice is underway within the trial towards Tory Lanez, accused of inflicting Megan bodily hurt by allegedly taking pictures at her in July 2020.
Additionally, within the final yr, we’ve seen Megan share particulars on-line about her ongoing enterprise tussle along with her report label 1501 Certified Entertainment. She signed with the Houston-based label in 2018 for a $50,000 advance.
In the years since Meg has sued the label for $1 million in royalties and exchanged on-line insults with CEO Carl Crawford. According to leaked data obtained by Forbes,1501 retains 60% of Meg’s royalties, together with 50% of publishing income and 30% of touring and sponsorships. Still, the label insists Megan is the one that owes them about $10 million in revenue shares.
Most not too long ago, the rapper was trending on social media following the discharge of Drake and 21 Savage’s album Her Loss. Megan referred to as out Drake for allegedly mentioning her taking pictures incident with Tory within the Circo Loco observe. Drake has not publicly responded to Megan or clarified the which means of the road, “this bitch lie ’bout getting shots, but she still a stallion.”
I do know I’m extremely popular however y’all gotta cease attaching weak ass conspiracy theories in bars to my title lol Niggas nor hoes EVER handle me or @ me WITH a reality or receipts. I AM CLOUT BITCH preserve sucking my pussy
— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) November 4, 2022
Meg’s Album, Tour & Documentary In The Works
Despite label drama and the looming felony trial, Megan Thee Stallion is already loading up her 2023 schedule. According to Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, the Houston star has a studio album coming in 2023, together with a world tour–although no dates have been introduced.
She additionally signed a take care of Netflix to create and produce a number of exhibits, together with a comedy about her childhood. Additionally, Time Inc. has reduce a $3 million verify to provide a documentary about Megan’s life.
More cash Megan all 2023? Looks like a sure!