Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, is hugely famous, with millions of social media followers, a chart-topping single featuring Beyoncé, and sex-symbol status that has put her on the covers of glamorous magazines. And she’s also respected for her raw skill as a rapper. While her style is rooted in her native Houston—see her proudly Southern drawl and bawdy lyrics about street life—she’s versatile, able to switch modes in the vein of Nicki Minaj, an artist she admired growing up. And Megan, now 25 years old, has been immersed in hip-hop all of her life—her mother was a rapper on the Houston scene. She’s been recording for a few years and has released several mixtapes and EPs, but her debut album, “Good News” (300 / 1501 Certified), just came out Friday—a sign of how long it can take to navigate the music business labyrinth.

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