In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Taraji P. Henson opened up about her relationship with Megan Thee Stallion. The Academy Award-nominated actress met the rapper on set for her “Body” video in 2021. When asked by a reporter what she thought after visiting a recent show, she gushed with admiration. “That was my first time seeing her perform live on her stage, headlining. She’s amazing,” Henson exclaimed. The rapper is currently on her Hot Girl Summer Tour with GloRIlla as her opener.
Henson also applauded Megan for keeping her head up while batting with adversity. “She has been able to withstand all of the adversity and rise above it. She’s incredible.” The actress continued: “I love you Megan, and I’m so proud of you. That’s my baby girl, by the way.” Henson told the outlet that she’s a “girl’s girl,” and sees herself as an “auntie.” She added, “Anything women are doing, I’m there. I’m the cheerleader. I’m the loudest one in the front cheering them on, and that’s what you should be as an elder.”
2024 Belongs To Megan Thee Stallion
On June 28, Megan Thee Stallion released her third studio album, MEGAN. Spanning 18 tracks, the rapper offers a fiery dish of Southern hospitality. The album boasts features from UGK, GloRIlla, Victoria Monet, and more. During an interview in May, the rapper revealed that her album focused on a “rebirth” and the shedding of her past woes.“We don’t just stop at the snake. This is just what everybody sees right now,” she said.
She adds, “Renewal and rebirth are the album’s concept.” Megan noted that the project’s inspiration comes from her love of reptiles. “We started with the snake because, first of all, I love snakes, but I feel like snakes are so misunderstood, especially in western culture.” The rapper continues: “Snakes represent rebirth, spirituality. I’m not really a person that’s like, ‘Oh my God, sunshine and just super bubbly, happy.’”