Teagan Angell, Fordham University

The artist’s record-breaking single tells the tale of a woman wronged.

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

This recent court case highlights the blatant hate and misogynoir faced by Black women everywhere. 

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

Drake accused Megan Thee Stallion of lying about Tory Lanez shooting her in 2020, making her the industry’s latest mistreated female rapper.

Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

Your favorite song might be on here.

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Although it was regarded as a commercial flop, her 1992 album blazed a new path for female artists who wanted to express their sexuality in their music.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

There are fewer things with greater promise than the summer, and this new term offers a fresh take on how to go ‘feral’ this year.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Get ready for the annual super-specific listening statistics wrap-up by learning about its inception and what makes it so special.

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Female rap artists like Yung Miami, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion make mature music all the time, but why are parents bothered by it?

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The American singer-songwriter’s honest and intimate music is exactly what indie-folk rock needs, even if the Grammys failed to recognize this.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The release of the 2021 Grammy Awards nominees sparked an outcry of fans and artists demanding transparency and equality from the selection committee.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The backlash to Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion’s hit song is incredibly hypocritical, and ignores the track’s empowering message.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collab isn’t as scandalous as the internet wants you to believe.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The reaction to the rapper’s recent shooting is just the latest example of how the media and the public are prone to apathy (or mockery) rather than empathy when it comes to Black women’s pain.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Sometimes financial aid and a regular job isn’t enough to pay those college loans, but is it worth it?

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.

Abby Webb, Rice University

The success of the rapper’s second annual festival proves Astroworld 2020 will not be one to miss.

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.