Megan Thee Stallion Album & Tour Set As Star Closes $13M Yr

There’s a cause Megan Thee Stallion reportedly earned $13 million this previous yr. The Houston Hottie has no time for pause, she tells Forbes within the cowl story for his or her annual 30 Beneath 30 checklist. Although that is her second time on the checklist, Megan is the primary Black girl to grace the quilt of the unfold!

“I can’t decelerate proper now. I’ll take a break once I’m lifeless. I’m making an attempt to actually construct one thing.” Megan provides, “Once I begin sitting, I really feel like I’m not doing sufficient or I’m giving someone else the chance to cross me.”

Meg went from charging $500 for gigs in her hometown to collaborations with music royalty like Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, awards on awards, wholesome streams, and main appearances. Based on Forbes, this previous yr, Megan’s hundreds of thousands got here from royalties, ticket gross sales, endorsements, and merchandise. 

Megan’s Cash Tree Has A number of Water Pots

However these aren’t the one streams feeding Meg’s financial institution accounts. The Houston rapper has additionally landed endorsement offers with Nike, Revlon, Money App, and Popeyes.

Frito-Lay advertising govt Stacy Taffet revealed their estimated $2 million Tremendous Bowl marketing campaign that includes Megan and Charlie Puth for Flamin’ Scorching Cheetos “outperformed” lots of their previous tasks–exceeding their expectations.

Earlier than promoting something to her fanbase, named the Hotties, Megan is ensuring she has her “personal house and personal lane.” As a part of her CashApp deal, Megan filmed a collection of monetary literacy movies for youthful audiences. In the meantime, the almost $1 million Popeyes deal landed her a signature “Hottie Sauce” and $250,000 to kick-start her personal Popeyes restaurant.

Megan Dealing with Enterprise And Private Hurdles

Whereas Megan’s pockets scored wins this yr, different areas, from enterprise to private, took hits. Jury choice is underway within the trial towards Tory Lanez, accused of inflicting Megan bodily hurt by allegedly capturing at her in July 2020.

Moreover, within the final yr, we’ve seen Megan share particulars on-line about her ongoing enterprise tussle along with her document label 1501 Licensed Leisure. She signed with the Houston-based label in 2018 for a $50,000 advance.

Within the years since Meg has sued the label for $1 million in royalties and exchanged on-line insults with CEO Carl Crawford. Based on leaked data obtained by Forbes,1501 retains 60% of Meg’s royalties, together with 50% of publishing income and 30% of touring and sponsorships. Nonetheless, the label insists Megan is the one who owes them about $10 million in revenue shares.

Most lately, the rapper was trending on social media following the discharge of Drake and 21 Savage’s album Her Loss. Megan referred to as out Drake for allegedly mentioning her capturing incident with Tory within the Circo Loco observe. Drake has not publicly responded to Megan or clarified the which means of the road, “this bitch lie ’bout getting photographs, however she nonetheless a stallion.” 

Meg’s Album, Tour & Documentary In The Works

Regardless of label drama and the looming felony trial, Megan Thee Stallion is already loading up her 2023 schedule. Based on Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, the Houston star has a studio album coming in 2023, together with a world tour–although no dates had been introduced.

She additionally signed a cope with Netflix to create and produce a number of exhibits, together with a comedy about her childhood. Moreover, Time Inc. has lower a $3 million verify to supply a documentary about Megan’s life.

More cash Megan all 2023? Seems like a sure!