Megan Thee Stallion's Performance Of ‘WAP’ At Coachella Sends Chinese Social Media Censors Into A Frenzy

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival recently returned following a two years hiatus due to the pandemic.

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Megan Thee Stallion debuted her first Coachella performance at the event.

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The rapper's “Wap” rendition gave Chinese censors a hard time in trying to screen off parts of the risqué show.

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Several Chinese fans illegally streamed Coachella on We Chat.

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Most western events are banned from the Chinese media space due to several laws that censors lewd contents.

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Megan Thee Stallion wore a Dolce & Gabbana silver outfit adorned with Swarovski crystals for her Coachella performance.

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The rapper also put wore a matching sneakers, green nails and enormous curls.

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The Grammy winner also performed other hit singles like "Body," "Savage," "Eat It.”

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Megan Thee Stallion also debuted her new song "You's a Bitch,” at her Coachella performance.

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