- Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion initially rejected the idea of a documentary about her life.
- She shared her frustration with celebrities being dehumanized and the media's treatment of artists.
- She felt that many people were speaking on her behalf without truly understanding her experiences.
Megan showed her frustration with how celebrities are often dehumanized. “Through that whole period of my life, I was going through some crazy stuff,” she said.
“A lot of people dehumanize me like people talk about celebrities like they aren't people.” Her statement reflects a broader concern about how the media treats artists, where their struggles often become fodder for sensationalism.
In her conversation with Fallon, Megan stated that many people were speaking on her behalf without truly understanding her experiences. “You don't know me. You didn't hear that from my mouth,” she said. She elaborated on the challenge of others telling her story, noting that it felt like too many people were controlling her narrative.
When approached with the opportunity to create a documentary, she was hesitant at first. “I didn't ask for a documentary; they came to me and asked, 'Do you want a documentary?' I didn't wanna do it,” she revealed.
However, Megan felt compelled to share her perspective. “I thought I had to show people how I feel, my perspective,” she explained. “I want people to know me, Megan Pete, and not just Megan Thee Stallion.”
Megan Thee Stallion’s documentary aims to present her life story authentically. It arrives at a crucial time, as her experiences have shed light on issues in the music industry, particularly regarding misogyny and the treatment of female artists. The rapper's shooting incident in July 2020, involving fellow artist Tory Lanez, brought her struggles into the public eye.
Megan described leaving a Hollywood Hills house party with Lanez when he allegedly told her to “dance b***h” before shooting at her feet during a heated argument. While Lanez denied being the shooter, the court ultimately convicted him of the crime, and he received a 10-year prison sentence last August.
Megan's bravery in sharing her story has sparked conversations about the broader implications of violence against women in the industry. Following the incident, many in the music world questioned her credibility and perpetuated false narratives. Despite this, several prominent figures, including Halle Berry, Lizzo, and Janelle Monae, publicly defended her.
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