Megan Thee Stallion announced as first musical guest for new season of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Megan Thee Stallion's powerful op-ed for the New York Times, in which she discussed violence against Black women, the murder of Breonna Taylor, and the victim blaming and misogynoir she's experienced in her own career."In the weeks leading up to the election, Black women are expected once again to deliver victory for Democratic candidates. We have gone from being unable to vote legally to a highly courted voting bloc—all in little more than a century," Megan wrote.

Megan Thee Stallion is calling for the protection of Black women in an op-ed published Tuesday as rapper Tory Lanez had his first court hearing on felony charges for allegedly shooting her. “I was recently the victim of an act of violence by a man,” the female rapper wrote in The New York Times, without naming Lanez.The op-ed was published shortly before a judge released him on bail and ordered him to stay away from her.

Tory Lanez has been ordered to stay away from Megan Thee Stallion during a court appearance today (October 13) in Los Angeles.

Megan Thee Stallion opened up in a powerful essay for The New York Times focusing on why she uses her voice to speak up for Black women — including herself. Megan, 25, recalled the night in July when she was the victim of a shooting, allegedly perpetrated by rapper Tory Lanez. Questions about Megan and Tory, 28’s relationship status followed the incident, and Megan confirmed in her op-ed: they were not dating.

LOS ANGELES -- An op-ed by Megan Thee Stallion on the need to protect Black women was published Tuesday as rapper Tory Lanez had his first court hearing on felony charges alleging he shot her.“I was recently the victim of an act of violence by a man,” she wrote in the New York Times, without naming Lanez.

Megan Thee Stallion on Tuesday addressed getting shot, allegedly by fellow musician Tory Lanez, in a powerful New York Times op-ed. Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, aka Megan Thee Stallion, wrote of theJuly 12 incident where she was shot in the foot, "I was recently the victim of an act of violence by a man.

Megan Thee Stallion continues to stand up for Black women, showing her support in a moving op-ed for The New York Times. Her piece comes days after her Saturday Night Live performance, during which she called to "protect Black women" onstage and criticized Daniel Cameron, the attorney general of Kentucky, for his handling of the Breonna Taylor case.

Despite a show-stopping year that saw her first pair of No. 1 singles and a culture-defining song (and video) that spawned a lucrative, entertaining cycle of performative outrage from the typical talking heads, Megan Thee Stallion has endured her fair share of trauma in 2020.

Megan Thee Stallion continues to speak up for Black women.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the day that rapper Tory Lanez is scheduled to appear in court on charges of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Megan has written a powerful op-ed and posted a companion video called “Why I Speak Up for Black Women” in the New York Times.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged Tory Lanez a.k.a. Daystar Peterson in the shooting of Megan Pete a.k.a.

Megan Thee Stallion wants to give back to her fans.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDuring her musical performance on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend, Megan Thee Stallion voiced strong opposition to Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron’s handling of the Breonna Taylor case.

Megan Thee Stallion made her Saturday Night Live debut over the weekend, and absolutely slayed. Taking the stage in Studio 8H, the “Savage” rapper made the most of her high-profile appearance, and used the platform to deliver a powerful message.

Megan Thee Stallion served as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live's season premiere this week, where she performed two of her hit tracks. Megan Thee Stallion performed "Don’t Stop" alongside Young Thug, but it was during her performance of "Savage" that the rapper had the words "Protect Black Women" projected on the wall behind her and the dancers.

Saturday Night Live went political at the launch of its 46th season with a parody of last week’s presidential debate, a jab at Donald Trump by Chris Rock, and a message from Megan Thee Stallion in support of black people.

Megan Thee Stallion did not squander her opportunities as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” using the spot to make a direct statement about violence toward Black women.During her performance of “Savage,” her hit single of last spring, the words “Protect Black Women” appeared on the screen behind her, along with quotes from Malcom X and activist Tamika Mallory calling out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron over his handling of Breonna Taylor’s death at the hands of Louisville

Chris Rock took to the Studio 8H stage as the first in-studio host since the show went remote late last season. The comic used his time to address Trump's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, the show's return to its traditional format and the current political climate during this year's election cycle.«Before we even get started let, [talk about] the elephant in the room. President Trump's in the hospital from COVID, and, you know, I just want to say my heart goes out to COVID,» Rock said,

Megan Thee Stallion made her debut over the weekend, and absolutely slayed.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticJim Carrey and Maya Rudolph got the first promo of the week for their upcoming turns as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but guest host Chris Rock and musical guest Megan Thee Stallion have also gotten their shot.In a couple quick hosting announcement promos, Rock and Megan poke some fun at mask-wearing and COVID safety precautions.“Show’s gonna be great, we’re not even worried,” Rock says.