Megan Thee Stallion is stepping away from her bold, “freaky” public persona. This week, the Houston rapper addressed the heightened scrutiny surrounding her personal life on Instagram Live, declaring she’s “done with the streets” and ready to “turn over a new leaf.” Megan shared how public reactions have affected her, stating, “Nobody be listening to my music. They be like, ‘Megan Thee Stallion, I cannot believe she likes to have sex!’” She humorously continued, “But no, I am turning over a new leaf… I’m not a freak anymore. I’m done with the streets. So toxic in the streets. I’m tired with the streets.”
New Music Brings Personal Reflections
Megan’s recent music has been a glimpse into her personal struggles. In October, she released her single “Cobra,” where she openly raps about heartbreak and betrayal, revealing she caught a former partner cheating. Lyrics from the track say: “Pulled up, caught him cheatin’, gettin’ his [expletive] in the same spot I’m sleepin’. Lord, give me a break, I don’t know how much more of this [expletive] I can take.” Shortly after, her ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine responded with his own track, “Thee Person,” refuting her claims and making allegations of his own. In his lyrics, he raps, “This ain’t for Megan Thee Stallion, this is for Megan Thee Person… Beautiful girl, but your soul is disgusting,” shedding light on the tensions and emotional fallout of their relationship.
Previous Relationships and Public Scrutiny
Megan’s love life has consistently drawn media attention. Following her high-profile relationship with Pardison Fontaine, she was briefly linked to Belgian soccer star Romelu Lukaku. Additionally, during the highly publicized Tory Lanez assault trial, Megan revealed she and Lanez had been romantically involved at the time of the incident in July 2020—a statement that contradicted prior comments she made publicly. According to Rolling Stone, Megan admitted on the stand that this non-exclusive relationship left her feeling “embarrassed” and, in her view, was “irrelevant” to the shooting itself.
The Impact of Public Judgment
Reflecting on the public judgment she has endured, Megan expressed frustration over the constant criticism she faces for simply living her life. “There is not a day that goes by where somebody is not calling me a liar or is not shaming me for being a grown woman and having sex,” she shared during her trial testimony. She added that the media has focused more on her relationships than on the actual incident with Tory Lanez, stating, “This whole story has not been about the shooting; it’s only been about who is Tory having sex with.”
With her decision to leave her “freaky” image behind, Megan Thee Stallion seems ready to redefine her public persona. Her journey forward is one of self-discovery and resilience as she navigates fame, scrutiny, and her artistry on her own terms.
