Today, I want to chat about Megan Thee Stallion’s latest Pepsi commercial. Megan recently landed a Pepsi deal and appeared in a gladiator-themed ad, which kind of reminds me of that iconic commercial Beyoncé did with Britney Spears and Pink a while back. Megan even did her own take on “We Will Rock You,” just like Beyoncé did with her famous collab.
I have to say, this commercial is pretty cool. With Gladiator 2 coming out soon, this ad seems like a big promotional push for both the film and Pepsi. It’s a major opportunity for Megan, and it’s clear that her management team at Roc Nation is doing a great job of securing these high-profile deals for her.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “Here we go again—she’s always critiquing Megan. Can’t she just be happy for her?” Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments; I’m definitely open to hearing your opinions!
But honestly, I can’t shake the feeling that Megan Thee Stallion is channeling Beyoncé’s vibe here. It almost seems like there’s a push to position her as the hip-hop equivalent of Beyoncé. With Jay-Z and Roc Nation backing her, it feels like they’re trying to elevate her to that level, almost as if they want her to be their mini Beyoncé.
It’s pretty clear that Megan Thee Stallion has been inspired by Beyoncé, and that’s no surprise given Beyoncé’s legendary status in the music world. Many artists look up to her, and it’s common to see them following in her footsteps. Victoria Monét, for example, has a style that echoes Beyoncé’s. There’s nothing wrong with that; Beyoncé’s influence is just that powerful.
What’s interesting to me is how Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, and his business partner Desiree are steering Megan’s career in a direction that seems pretty close to Beyoncé’s. It makes sense—they’re investing in her, and as her career grows, so does their profit. But it’s a bit odd to see Jay-Z supporting an artist who seems to be mirroring his wife’s career moves so closely.
At first, I thought Rock Nation wanted Megan to be another Nicki Minaj or Cardi B in terms of popularity. But now it looks like they’re shifting gears and trying to position Megan as the Beyoncé of hip-hop. It’s a bit of a twist, and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it.
Megan definitely has her own style and creative edge. I love how she mixes in things like anime with her brand and is smartly expanding into the Asian market. She’s got her own thing going on, but it seems like her team wants her to be seen in the same light as Beyoncé. It’s like they’re trying to create their own mini rap Beyoncé.
When I see Megan perform, it sometimes feels like I’m watching Beyoncé. Her recent BET Awards performance, for instance, had a setup that reminded me of one of Beyoncé’s VMA performances. And her performance for Kamala Harris looked a lot like Beyoncé’s rally performance for Hillary Clinton, with similar dancers and outfits. It’s all pretty interesting and makes me wonder how much of Megan’s unique identity will shine through with this Beyoncé-like approach.
When I saw that Gladiator commercial, which is clearly inspired by Beyoncé, I couldn’t help but think, “Hmm, that’s interesting.” I wonder how Beyoncé feels about it, especially since it seems like her husband and his business partner might be trying to create a new version of her. We all know Megan Thee Stallion isn’t going to replace Beyoncé or reach her level, but she’s definitely making waves in Hip Hop. It seems like she’s even surpassed Cardi B at this point, which might be why she’s trying to compete with Nicki Minaj.
Megan recently did an interview with Billboard and said she doesn’t understand why there’s tension with Nicki. But honestly, I think she probably has a clue. It seems like her team might have stirred up some drama behind the scenes that got under Nicki’s skin. I don’t want to put all the blame on Megan because Nicki’s real beef seems to be with Roc Nation and Desiree.
There’s also the issue of feeling used. When Megan was coming up, Nicki gave her a big boost by featuring on “Hot Girl Summer” for free—no charge for the verse or the video appearance. After that, though, Megan seemed to distance herself, and maybe her team had a hand in that. Then she went on to collaborate with Cardi B, which likely added more fuel to the fire. This beef didn’t just pop up out of nowhere; there have been subtle jabs between Nicki and Megan for years. The real turning point seemed to be when Megan took a direct shot at Nicki in her song “Hiss,” leading to Nicki’s public reaction. To me, it looks like Roc Nation might be playing a strategic game, using Megan as a pawn in their bigger feud.
Hey everyone! So, I’ve been getting a lot of requests to talk about Halle Bailey’s new single, “Because I Love You,” and I’m excited to finally dive into it. I meant to discuss it earlier, but time just slipped away from me.
Let me start by saying how much I’m loving this song and the video. At first, Halle looks so sweet and unassuming, like just another girl head over heels in love. But as the video progresses, we see a whole different side of her—she turns into this crazy, obsessive character who just can’t let go. No matter what her guy does, even if he’s trying to sneak around with someone else, she’s always there. It’s a mix of dramatic and hilarious, and I found it really entertaining. Plus, Halle mentioned that this was inspired by real-life events, which makes it even more interesting. Maybe she has a bit of a stalker side when it comes to her boyfriend, DDG. So, DDG, you might want to watch out!
Halle shared that the concept of the video reflects a personal transitional phase in her life. She said the song is really close to her heart and hopes everyone will connect with it. Even if it paints her as a bit unhinged, I think it’s a great track, and I’m looking forward to her upcoming album. I’ve been enjoying everything she’s released so far.
Now, I want to touch on some really sad news. Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for hits like “Type Away,” “Flex,” and “Walk Through,” has passed away at just 34. I was also a big fan of his song with Mariah Carey, “Thirsty,” and really wished it had become a single. It’s heartbreaking to see another artist’s life end so soon, especially with the struggles he faced with addiction. Quan had openly talked about his issues with Molly and had reportedly overcome it, but it seems he was still dealing with it. My heart goes out to his family and especially to his girlfriend, Amber Williams, who found him. I can’t even imagine how traumatic that must have been for her.
Hey everyone, I didn’t really want to get into this, but since it’s all over the place, we need to talk about it. Erica Banks recently revealed that she had been seeing Rich Homie Quan. There’s been some chatter that she might have been his side chick, and rapper Akbar V even hinted that she was a “sneaky link,” which pretty much confirms she was involved with him on the side.
Erica posted a tribute saying: “All you wanted was to find happiness again. I always saw it in your face and heard it in your voice, but you had so much left to do—the album, the tour, your birthday. I’m just glad we were able to enjoy such peaceful and memorable moments while you were here. Man, such a sweetheart. Rest in paradise, Quan.” She also shared some sweet clips of them together and a message he sent her, where he admitted he had feelings for her but was afraid of rejection.
Once she shared this, people started questioning her motives. Some think she’s clout-chasing and wondered why she kept their relationship private while he was alive. The reality is, she kept it under wraps because he was already with someone else. I get that she’s grieving and might not have been thinking clearly, but it does seem a bit off to share those personal moments now.
Rest in peace to Rich Homie Quan