Megan Thee Stallion has had enough of the negativity. The rapper, known for her resilience and powerful performances, recently became emotional during her Hot Girl Summer Tour. The incident occurred at Tampa’s Amalie Arena in Florida, where Megan appeared visibly shaken while performing her single “Cobra.”
Fan-captured footage from the June 8 concert shows Megan struggling to hold back tears as the instrumental of “Cobra” played. The song, which delves into her darkest days and resilience, seemed to hit a nerve. Megan shook her head, fanned her face, and tried to pull herself together as the vocals began.
The lyrics of “Cobra” are raw and revealing. “Breakin’ down and I had the whole world watchin’/ But the worst part is really who watched me/ Every night I cried, I almost died/ And nobody close tried to stop it,” she raps, laying bare her struggles.
Earlier that day, Megan took to social media to address those who have been trying to bring her down. “It’s really sick how yall go out of the way to hurt me when you see me winning,” she tweeted. “Yall going too far, Fake a– s–t. Just know today was your last day playing with me and I mean it.”
While Megan didn’t specify who her tweet was directed at, fans speculated it was about an alleged AI-generated sex tape that had surfaced online. “Not liking Megan thee Stallion is fine, but creating an AI sextape is just evil and vile,” one fan tweeted. Another added, “They created a fake AI video of Megan Thee Stallion in a ‘sex tape’ i hope she sue all you delusional, twisted sick fans that always take shit to far just bc you don’t like someone….”
Megan’s representatives have yet to comment on the situation. Despite the negativity, Megan continues to push forward. Her Hot Girl Summer Tour is set to continue with shows in New Orleans, Austin, and her hometown of Houston.
Megan is also gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated album, MEGAN, which is slated to drop on June 28. The album is expected to be a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her growth and resilience.
Megan Thee Stallion’s journey has been anything but easy. In 2019, she lost her mother to cancer, followed by the death of her grandmother just two weeks later. In 2020, she was allegedly shot in the foot by rapper Tory Lanez, an incident that led to widespread speculation and baseless accusations against her.
Despite these challenges, Megan has continued to rise. Her sophomore album, Traumazine, has been a critical success, offering a raw and emotional look into her life. The album challenges the stereotype of the “strong Black woman,” allowing Megan to show her vulnerability and strength.
In her song “Anxiety,” Megan addresses the double standards and pressures she faces. “They keep sayin’ I should get help/ But I don’t even know what I need/ They keep sayin’ speak your truth/ And at the same time say they don’t believe, man,” she raps, capturing the conflicting messages she receives.
Megan’s testimony during the assault trial against Tory Lanez was another moment of vulnerability. “I wish he would have just shot and killed me if I knew I was going to have to go through this torture,” she said. “I want to come across as a strong woman. Don’t let them take my power.”
Megan Thee Stallion’s strength is evident, but her willingness to show her vulnerability is what makes her truly powerful. She has created a space for Black women to feel all their emotions without shame, reminding us that even “bad bitches have bad days too.”
As Megan continues her tour and prepares for the release of her new album, her message remains clear: she will not be brought down by negativity. Her resilience and authenticity continue to inspire fans around the world.
