Congratulations are in order for Megan Thee Stallion , who recently accepted Billboard’s “Artist of the Year” award. Additionally, the rapper, Lil’ Kim, and 2 Chainz have paid tribute amid the recent passing of Rich Homie Quan.
Megan Thee Stallion Accepts Billboard’s “Artist Of The Year” Accolade
According to the outlet , Meg accepted the award during Billboard’s recent “R&B Hip-Hop Power Players” event. During the presentation, the outlet’s editorial director, Hannah Karp, credited the rapper for topping the Hot 100 “with a rap song this year.”
Additionally, Karp credited Meg for “kick[ing] off 2024 with a bang” with her single, ‘HISS.’
Furthermore, Karp noted that Meg had “the biggest debut for any rap album released by a woman in 2024.”
“And on top of it all, as a philanthropist, an activist, a college graduate, an entrepreneur, and a fitness coach, that’s keeping us all in great shape, she is an incredible role model, not just for everyone in this business, but for our children and for music fans around the world,” Karp said of the rapper.
Scroll below to watch Megan Thee Stallion accept Billboard’s honor.
Social Media Weighs In
Social media users shared mixed reactions to Megan winning Billboard’s “Artist of the Year” award in The Shade Room’s comment section .
Instagram user @fuel4thebody wrote, “ Honestly Meg is one of the few who writes her own raps, can actually rap for real & makes popular music too. Award well deserved ”
While Instagram user @_pettyking added,
“ Congrats Meg. That was well deserved. So many back to back hits this year.” Instagram user @23mustang___ wrote,
“ Over Nicki…. Nicki tour was the hottest tour…. Latto had the hottest female year…her and Nicki even glo” While Instagram user @powzi added,
“ She dropped the worst female rapper album … even latto did better musically” Instagram user @theerealnae_coast wrote,
“ Yall are haters it’s forever REAL HOT GIRL S**T CONGRATS MEG ! ” While Instagram user @bella_beaucole added,
“ She wrote her entire album and sold out her first solo tour keep doing big things meg I see you boo ” Instagram user @chris.francisque wrote,
“ I would have even picked Glorilla over her. This makes ZERO sense. ” While Instagram user @mauithee_redboneslushyy added,
“ How did she win this award? None of her songs charted like that to win an artist of the year award ” Instagram user @kingcaramelcasanova wrote,
“ Hiss number one Highest female rap album debut
2 songs on billboard currently,
Wanna be been on the charts for 21 weeks
39 plus SOLD OUT SHOWS
She just keep winning, the hate is only in the 1000 comments ” Meg Pays Tribute To Rich Homie Quan Along With Lil’ Kim & 2 Chainz
Footage of Megan accepting Billboard’s accolade arrives amid the Hip Hop grieving the death of Atlanta-bred rapper Rich Homie Quan. As The Shade Room previously reported, Quan was reportedly found unresponsive in his home on September 5.
Subsequently, Meg paid tribute to Quan with a brief message shared via her Instagram Story.
“RIP to one of the best…” she wrote in her post.
Meg isn’t the only celebrity to pay tribute to Quan. On Thursday, 2 Chainz took to his Instagram to share a carousel post with a few words about the late rapper.
“Dam lil brother ,we just spoke about shooting a video , special prayer for you and your family , and pray for any and everybody that’s dealing with something my condolences bru ” 2 Chainz wrote.
Furthermore, Lil’ Kim also shared a tribute to Quan with a post shared via her Instagram account.
“This is the part of life that I’ll never get used to, I’m so heartbroken No one ever understood the dope ass friendship u and I had. u always pulled up for me no matter what. I’ve learned in life love those who love you. Rest in Heaven my angel @richhomiequan ” she wrote.
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