Music industry news is often filled with tales of artists who have come to the end of their professional relationships with their record labels. The latest tale involves popular rapper, Megan Thee Stallion, and her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. After a long-standing legal battle, the two parties have now decided to “amicably part ways.”
Breaking the Shackles: The Legal Battle
Megan and 1501 have been regular features in music news, primarily due to their protracted and contentious legal tussle. The contention arose when Megan’s 2021 release, Something for Thee Hotties, was not officially recognized as an “album” under her contract agreement with 1501.
This led to a lawsuit filed by Megan against the record label, signaling a rocky phase in the professional relationship between the artist and the label.
The Settlement: A New Beginning
“A confidential settlement has been reached,” a 1501 spokesperson told Rolling Stone.
This statement marked the end of a saga that has been partially played out in the press since 2020. With this settlement, both parties have decided to part ways amicably and turn their focus towards the next chapter of their respective careers.
The Future: Independence for Megan Thee Stallion
During an Instagram Live session, Megan gave her fans a glimpse into her future plans without 1501.
This signifies a significant shift in her career trajectory as it will be the first time she will operate as a fully independent artist since her early days in the industry.
The Last Hurrah: Traumazine
Megan’s most recent album, Traumazine, which was released in August of last year, now stands as the final Megan release under the 1501 banner. The album, along with her latest single, “Bongos” (a collaboration with Cardi B following the hit “WAP”), was released through Atlantic.
Conclusion
The separation of Megan Thee Stallion from 1501 Certified Entertainment marks a significant milestone in her career, signifying a new era of independence. As she embarks on this new journey, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for this talented artist and how she navigates the music industry as an independent entity.
For 1501 Certified Entertainment, the departure of Megan Thee Stallion signals a time for reflection and a chance to review its strategies and relationships with its artists.
Only time will tell how these changes will impact the respective parties and the music industry as a whole.
A new studio LP from Megan Thee Stallion released last month titled Traumazine. This album includes additional contributions from Latto, Sauce Walka, Dua Lipa, Future, Jhené Aiko, Lucky Daye, Rico Nasty, and more. Houston emcee Houston delivers a new visual from his album for “Ungrateful” a collaboration with Key Glock which is dedicated to anyone who is unappreciative of his love and loyalty:
In the accompanying video clip for “Ungrateful,” Megan Thee Stallion is seen in lingerie singing her rhymes from the comfort of her bedroom. Then she picks up Key Glock, who raps his verse despite heavy rains during a funeral she attends.
A recent appearance from Megan Thee Stallion revealed some of the more emotional aspects of Traumazine:
My feeling is that it is the softer side. You know, a side of things most people never see. It seems like we are so tough all of the time as female artists and especially as Black women. My feeling is that we’re always working hard in our music. In a world where we’re taught not to be too vulnerable and open, and not to involve too many people in our business. However, I feel that sometimes the world needs a little more of that.”
Two years have passed since Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album Good News, which featured 17 songs and features by City Girls, DaBaby, Lil Durk, Popcaan, SZA, Big Sean, Beyoncé, 2 Chainz, and Young Thug. After 100,000 first-week album equivalents were sold, Good News peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 – Meg also achieved Platinum status for the album.
There has been an influx of releases from the Houston talent since then, including the mixtape Something For The Hotties, as well as loose cuts such as “Sweetest Pie” and “Plan B.” Other songs she has appeared on include Ariana Grande “34+35 (Remix),” Lil Nas X “DOLLA SIGN SLIME,” Juicy J “SHE GON POP IT,” Maroon 5 “Beautiful Mistakes,” Lil Baby “On Me (Remix),” Bankroll Freddie “Pop It,” DJ Khaled “I DID IT,” DJ Snake “SG,” and Shenseea “Lick.”
A new single from Megan Thee Stallion, “Pressurelicious,” has arrived (July 21), featuring Future and the kind of confident, adult-themed topic matter that these two are known for (“I am stomping on hoes so hard, I’m knocking them out like Mario tokens”). The track is expected to dominate both the radio airwaves and club dance floors as with previous releases.
The VR music tour “Enter Thee Hottieverse,” created in collaboration with AmazeVR, has been in theaters for several months. Quest 2 headsets were used for the virtual event, which allowed attendees to watch Megan perform in real time. Additionally, they had the opportunity to enjoy Megan’s music videos and interact with other local fans. If you are interested in participating in the futuristic event in your area, you can find upcoming dates here.
To celebrate the second annual Apple Music Awards, Megan Thee Stallion performed many of her popular tracks including “Girls in the Hood,” “Savage,” “Body,” and more. This year, Megan was recognized as Apple Music’s Breakthrough Artist. You can watch 2020 Apple Music Awards: here.
In relation to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez pleaded not guilty to felony assault and weapons charges, according to the Los Angeles D.A.’s office announced. Moreover, Lanez did not appear in court. In October, the Canadian singer faces a single felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm (personal use of a firearm), carrying a loaded gun, and an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Moreover, he also faces gun allegations of personally inflicting great bodily injury. Although he denied shooting, conviction will come with over 22 years in prison.
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