Megan Thee Stallion Is 'Bringing Hot Girl Summer' As Host Of The 2024 VMAs

Megan Thee Stallion scores another hosting gig at MTV's annual Video Music Awards.

The "Mamushi" hitmaker needs no introduction as one of the most popular female rappers known for her skills and sizzling body — two attributes she's bringing to the 2024 VMAs as its newest host.

Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to hosting shows. She has headlined Saturday Night Live and co-hosted The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2022.

Megan's hosting gig was announced in a joint Instagram post with the rapper and the VMAs. The video compilation captured the Texas beauty in all her glory as scenes from various music videos, including her hit "Mamushi," flashed across the screen.

"VMA breaking news announcing music's most iconic night has found the most iconic host. Meghan Thee Stallion is bringing thee heat, thee body, and all thee savagery," the announcer declared, adding:

"And now, she's bringing Hot Girl Summer to the VMAs. Don't miss Megan Thee Stallion as she hosts the MTV Video Music Awards live Wednesday, September 11th at eight on MTV."

The announcement received thousands of comments from excited fans applauding MTV's decision to choose Megan as the VMAs host. One individual declared, "I ain't watch the VMAs in years. I'm bout to throw a whole watch party."

"This is her year," another supporter chimed, with a third adding: "I mean, is she nominated too because her videos are some of the best this year." More fans echoed similar sentiments, with an Instagram user writing:

"THE WAY I AM SCREAMING IN MY BEDROOM! I said it was The Year of Meg, and I was right!"

The excitement continued, with some fans playing with the meaning behind the VMAs. "VIDEO MEGAN AWARDS," someone declared while another supporter commented, "I didn't know the M in VMAs stood for Megan."

Although she is returning to the upcoming VMAs as a host, Megan is no stranger to the award show. At last year's event, The Blast reported that she sparked feud speculations with Justin Timberlake following their encounter backstage.

A backstage clip from MTV's live feed captured Megan engaging in what appeared to be a heated exchange with the "Mirrors" singer.

Although fans assumed the pair had gotten into an argument, sources close to the situation explained that there was no bad blood. According to the insider, Timberlake allegedly said, "'It's so nice to meet you,' and she said, 'No, no, this don't count, this don't count. We gotta meet proper.'" 

They stressed that the duo's interaction "was very cute" and not heated. Another eyewitness echoed similar sentiments, claiming, "Meg loves Justin. She was saying, 'No, no, no, we've never met before. It was their first time meeting, and she was excited.'"

A month after her VMAs drama with Timberlake, The Blast shared that Megan had settled her issues with her former record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. The pair settled their nasty legal battle in October 2023 after a years-long fight.

The pair had been at odds for three years, fighting over the employment contract that Megan deemed "unconscionable." The label's president, Carl Crawford, announced their settlement in a statement, writing:

"Both Megan and 1501 are pleased to put this matter behind them and move forward with the next chapter of their respective businesses."

Crawford also stressed that he and 1501 Certified Entertainment wished "Megan the very best in her life and career." The pair became enemies after the rapper contested the contract she signed with them in 2018.

According to Megan's arguments, 1501 Certified Entertainment deceived her into signing an unfair record deal that fell far below industry standards. She allegedly didn't realize the problem until she entered a new management agreement in 2019.

Her deal with Roc Nation provided her with legal counsel, who helped her understand the inadequacies of her previous arrangement with 1501 Certified Entertainment. Megan filed multiple lawsuits against her former label, accusing them of unfairness.

The rapper alleged that 1501 had "systematically failed" to pay adequate royalties and had "wrongfully allowed for excessive marketing and promotion charges." She accused them of fraud for taking 60% of her profits instead of the industry's typical 50/50 split.

Despite the drama that came with 2023, Megan Thee Stallion is enjoying the fruits of 2024 with chart-topping songs and her new VMAs hosting gig.