Grammys: Megan Thee Stallion Becomes First Female Rapper to Win Best New Artist in More Than 20 Years

Former CNN International anchor Isha Sesay has become the first woman to lead the global Black media company OkayMedia. The organization, which includes editorial brands OkayAfrica and Okayplayer (the latter founded by Questlove in 1999), is notable in that it showcases culture across the Black diaspora, making the British-born Sesay, who is of Sierra Leonean descent, an apt choice as CEO.

Billie Eilish paid tribute to Megan Thee Stallion in an acceptance speech at the Grammys 2021 earlier tonight (March 14).The pop star and the Houston rapper were both nominated in the Record Of The Year category for ‘Everything I Wanted’ and ‘Savage Remix (featuring Beyoncé)’ respectively.When Eilish was named as the winner, she honoured Megan in her speech. “This is really embarrassing for me,” she began, addressing the rapper.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé shared a sweet moment together on Sunday as they accepted the GRAMMY for Best Rap Song for their hit, «Savage.»The two Houston natives took the stage together holding hands. Meg was emotional as she thanked Beyoncé for her influence.

Megan Thee Stallion just picked up her second Grammy of the night for Best New Artist!

Phoebe Bridgers arrives in an eye catching dress for the 2021 Grammys at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday (March 14).

A savage win in a savage category.

Hot Girl tears and cheers are here.Setting the tone for music’s biggest night off right, Megan Thee Stallion delivered one of the most refreshing and heartfelt moments in recent Grammy history during her acceptance speech Sunday.“I don’t want to cry,” a choked-up Megan, 26, struggled to say after beating out Phoebe Bridgers, KAYTRANADA, Doja Cat, Chika, Ingrid Andress, Noah Cyrus, and D Smoke for Best New Artist honors.The Houston-born leader of the Hot Girls fan squad went on to acknowledge her

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMegan The Stallion has won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. “Everybody is amazing,” she said of her fellow nominees during her tearful acceptance speech.“Secondly, I really just want to thank god because thank you for putting life into my body for me to be able to even be here today.

Newbie no more! Megan Thee Stallion took home the prize for Best New Artist at the 2021 Grammy Awards on Sunday, March 14.

Cardi B has become the first female rapper to achieve a diamond single award after her 2017 track ‘Bodak Yellow’ sold over 10 million units in the US.The song was the Bronx rapper’s major label debut single and later featured on her April 2018 debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy’.The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has confirmed that ‘Bodak Yellow’ is now a diamond-certified single after selling over 10 million units in the US, with the track passing the required threshold on

Cardi B has made history by becoming the first female rapper to receive a diamond-certified single in America with Bodak Yellow. Bodak Yellow, Cardi's first No.

Cardi B is making history!