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Warner Music Group is making a significant investment in the future of Megan Thee Stallion’s career as an independent artist. The music and entertainment company agreed to provide the Houston rapper with distribution and marketing resources under a deal that allows it to maintain the rights to both her master recordings and her publishing.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life and career.” Megan Thee Stallion shared in a statement. “I’m really focused on building an empire and growing as an entrepreneur, so I’m proud to take the next step in my journey and work with Max Lousada and the entire Warner Music Group team in this new capacity. I know we are going to create history together.”
Through this agreement, Megan Thee Stallion’s music and entertainment entity, Hot Girl Productions, will release her upcoming music projects, while Warner Music Group and its international affiliates will assist with services, including radio promotion and global marketing.
The 28-year-old has already shared two releases via Hot Girl Productions: comeback single “Cobra” and its scathing follow-up “Hiss.” With the newly signed agreement, Megan Thee Stallion will continue to have creative control of her production. She also gives you the option to expand her access to Warner Music Group to any artists she includes on her own label in the future.
“Meg is not just a superstar. “She is an artistic force and a mogul in the making – authentic and unapologetic in defining her unique place in the cultural landscape,” shared Max Lousada, CEO of WMG Recorded Music, in a statement. “Many identify with her remarkable story and have witnessed how she came to power on her own terms. At Warner, we are creating an environment where original talent can explore both their creativity and their entrepreneurial spirit, while building long-term careers.”
Megan Thee Stallion began working as an independent artist in 2023 when she parted ways with 1501 Certified Entertainment, her former label, which broke up after a years-long legal dispute. She maintained a distribution deal with 300 Entertainment, which was acquired by Warner Music Group in 2021. “Following her success with 300, we are excited to continue our journey with Meg through this dynamic new partnership, with our global teams, infrastructure, and experience supporting her every step of the way,” Lousada added.
Megan Thee Stallion has been in a management deal with Roc Nation since 2019. Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez commented on the deal with Warner Music Group in a statement, sharing: “Megan remains an absolute trailblazer. This new chapter with Warner Music Group will change the landscape of the music industry and allow other independent artists to follow in their footsteps and reclaim their power. “It’s also a testament to Max’s ability to reimagine the relationships major music companies can build with independent artists.”
Last year, Megan Thee Stallion stated that her next album, which she plans to take on tour this summer, would be self-financed because she wasn’t interested in signing with another label at the time. “I don’t have any labels at the moment. “We’re doing everything funded directly out of Megan Thee Stallion’s pockets,” she said during an Instagram Live in October. “The budget comes from me. Damn hot girl productions! The next shit you’re about to see comes straight from Megan Thee Stallion’s brain, from Megan Thee Stallion’s wallet… We’re in my pockets, beauties, so let’s go big.”