Welcome back to The Tonight Show! Tonight, we have the phenomenal three-time Grammy winner, the one and only Megan Thee Stallion! [Cheers and applause] Her highly anticipated album, Traumazine, drops at midnight, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her here.
As the audience buzzes with excitement, Megan kicks things off with a radiant smile. “I’m thrilled to be here! Traumazine is finally out, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!”
The conversation quickly dives into the heart of the album. “This project is so personal for you, right?” I ask.
Megan nods passionately. “Absolutely! I wanted this album to reflect who I am and what I’ve been through. Writing it felt like journaling. I didn’t just want to make catchy songs; I wanted to share my real experiences and emotions.”
We chat about how Megan took her time crafting the album, recording around 50 songs before narrowing it down to 18. “It was a tough choice,” she admits. “But every song means something to me. I wanted to ensure that what I put out was genuine.”
As we delve deeper, I ask, “What inspired the title Traumazine?”
“It’s all about resilience,” Megan explains. “The title represents the ups and downs I’ve faced. It’s a blend of trauma and the strength that comes from it. I want my fans to know that they can overcome their struggles too.”
The conversation flows to her incredible journey in the music industry. “You’ve made history in so many ways,” I say. “From winning Grammys to being the first female rapper to perform a rap song at the Oscars.”
Megan beams with pride. “That was such a surreal moment! Standing on that stage, I felt the weight of history. I wanted to show the world that female rappers can hold their own and break barriers.”
We touch on her playful side as well, recalling a story about her love for Hot Cheetos. “When Jay-Z signed you, he brought you Hot Cheetos as a welcome gift, right?”
“Yup! He knew how much I love them. It was the perfect way to kick off our partnership!” she laughs.
As we approach the end of the segment, I ask her to share a message for her fans. “Just keep being yourselves,” she says earnestly. “Your story matters, and don’t let anyone else dictate your narrative.”
The audience erupts in applause as we toast to Megan’s success and the release of Traumazine. With her unique blend of talent, honesty, and determination, it’s clear that Megan Thee Stallion is here to stay, taking control of her narrative and inspiring a new generation of artists.
