Megan Thee Stallion has found herself at the center of a heated debate, sparked by comments from radio host Charlamagne Tha God. The controversy began when Charlamagne questioned Megan’s ability to sell out arenas during her upcoming “Hot Girl Summer” tour. This discussion ignited on social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) after Ticketmaster listed tickets for as low as $24.
Charlamagne Tha God didn’t hold back his opinions on Megan’s tour during a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club.” He openly questioned whether Megan could fill arenas, suggesting that she might be better suited for smaller venues. “If she’s doing arenas, she shouldn’t be doing arenas. She’s not an arena artist. Salute to Megan Thee Stallion, but she’s not an arena artist, maybe a theatre artist. Arenas is a lot,” he stated.
Charlamagne went on to argue that Megan’s music catalog doesn’t measure up to other top-tier artists like Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown, who are also touring this summer. He expressed doubt about her ability to sell out large venues at this stage in her career.
Despite Charlamagne’s skepticism, Megan’s fans are eagerly anticipating her performances. The rapper recently teased her audience with a new freestyle, part of her “MeganMonday” series, where she rapped over Gucci Mane’s 2010 hit, “I Think I Love Her.” Fans praised her lyrical skills and expressed excitement for her upcoming tour.
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour is set to kick off on May 14, with GloRilla joining her on stage. The tour has already generated significant buzz, and fans are hopeful for a memorable experience.
In a surprising turn of events, Charlamagne Tha God revisited his comments about Megan’s tour on a subsequent episode of “The Breakfast Club.” After conducting further research, he acknowledged that Megan had indeed sold out several arenas and thousands of tickets for her tour. “I asked the question yesterday, Is Megan Thee Stallion an arena artist? Clearly, we got our answer. Jess just said that she sold out 13 arena stops and I think I read over 240,000 tickets across North America and Europe. So yeah, if you’re selling out arenas, clearly you’re an arena artist,” he admitted.
Social media users were quick to defend Megan following Charlamagne’s initial comments. Many pointed out that he had underestimated her popularity and success. Instagram user @kalyndabaddest__ wrote, “Charlamagne HATES black women. What don’t y’all get?” Another user, @dunbar2nd, added, “Charlamagne, you didn’t question if she was an arena artist. You stated she wasn’t one. Don’t act like you just asked a question. Admit you were wrong and apologize.”
Other fans highlighted the high demand for Megan’s tickets, with some noting that prices were significantly higher than the $24 tickets mentioned. Instagram user @bella_rt commented, “Her tickets were $300 in Chicago for decent seats. $500+ on the floor. Stop hating on the girlllllll.”
Charlamagne’s revised stance came just a day after he had claimed that Megan was not an “arena artist.” He had compared her to other musicians like Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown, questioning whether her tour was selling tickets due to the low pricing. “If she’s doing arenas, she shouldn’t be doing arenas. She’s not an arena artist. Salute to Megan Thee Stallion, but she’s not an arena artist, maybe a theatre artist. Arenas is a lot,” he had said in his previous statement.
The backlash from fans and the subsequent research forced Charlamagne to reconsider his position. He acknowledged that Megan had proven herself as an arena artist by selling out multiple shows and thousands of tickets. “Clearly we got our answers,” he said, mentioning the new facts he had learned. “She sold out 13 arena stops in over 240,000 tickets across North America and Europe. Yeah, so if you’re selling out arenas, you’re an arena artist.”
Megan Thee Stallion’s official website confirms that 17 out of her 35 shows are already sold out in major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta. The “Hot Girl Summer” tour, featuring GloRilla, will begin on May 14 in Minneapolis and conclude its domestic leg on June 22 in Las Vegas. Megan will then head overseas to Europe starting in July.
As the tour approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see Megan Thee Stallion perform live. Despite the initial doubts, it appears that Megan is more than capable of filling arenas and delivering an unforgettable experience for her audience.
