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AMAs and the 'M' Stands for Megan Thee Stallion, Who Will Perform at the 2020 American Music Awards
As we inch closer to the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs), we’re getting more scoop on what to expect from the show. Now, we have additional performers to announce! On Tuesday, the AMAs confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion will be making a world premiere performance at the world’s largest fan-voted award show. Per the official…
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It's All Over but the Humping: Cardi B's Birthday Included an Offset Reunion, a Reebok Launch and a Regrettable Lack of Masks
Cardi and Offset, y’all won—we’re once again reporting on your shenanigans, despite your supposedly impending divorce. (What can we say? It’s the 70th month of this pandemic, and we are starved for entertainment and excitement.) Depending on who you ask, Cardi turned 28 on Sunday (or “About 28,” if you’re asking shady-ass Google), and never…
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Trash-Ass Rapper Tory Lanez Faces Assault Charges Stemming From Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
Over the summer, rapper Tory Lanez solidified his status as fuckboy extraordinaire after it was revealed he was allegedly responsible for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office revealed that Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, will face felony charges as a result of the incident. According…
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Megan Thee Stallion Is Performing on the SNL Premiere Hosted by Chris Rock—Oh, Did Something Else Happen? [Updated]
Megan Thee Stallion is having a stellar season. In addition to the huge success of “WAP” and her Revlon deal, this week alone was packed with flourishing news for Thee Stallion, including being named one of the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020 (and rocking a fierce cover courtesy of 2020 Root 100 honoree…
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Yes, Cardi B Actually Did Want Lizzo's Wet Ass Presence in the 'WAP' Music Video
Now from the top, let us drop any further speculation about Lizzo’s absence from the hit “WAP” music video by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion because Cardi has covered those bases. But before we get there, let’s back it up a bit. If you can remember, along with the video’s raunchy lyrics and vivacious…
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Megan Thee Stallion Posted Photographic Proof of Her Gunshot Wound, Which She Shouldn’t Have Had to Do
Following a frustrating discourse about the pain and emotional trauma she endured, Megan Thee Stallion posted a picture of the gunshot wound she suffered in July while at a party with Tory Lanez, Variety reports. The Instagram post has since been taken down, but of course, the screenshots exist. Warning: The following photo is graphic…
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Fresh Off That 'WAP,' Cardi and Megan Dive Into Political Discourse
Fun fact: “WAP” may also be an acronym for “Women Active in Politics.” Both Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are proving as passionate about our current political cycle as they are for the joys of enthusiastically consensual sex—which is as it should be since the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Of course, with Cardi, this…
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The Root Jams Weekly (8/14/2020): 'Wet Ass Playlist'
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion set the internet on fire with their song and video, “WAP,” which stands for “wet ass p***y.” Well, after probably a million formal and informal takes on the song, the staff at The Root decided to curate a playlist of Raunch-jams for your listening pleasure(s). Shouts out to Cardi…
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Seahawks Waive Rookie Kemah Siverand for Being Stupid Enough to Try to Sneak Woman Into Team Hotel…During a Pandemic
As a special teams contributor coming out of Oklahoma State, Kemah Siverand’s draft profile wasn’t exactly sterling. In fact, he didn’t even have one; so it came as no surprise that he went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite that, he beat the odds and was scooped up by the Seattle Seahawks as an…
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Why (Some) Men Seem to be So Bothered by Cardi B's 'WAP,' Explained
This is dumb. What? Your entire premise. What’s wrong with it? Why would anyone in their right mind be bothered by waffles and pancakes? They’re delicious breakfast and brunch staples. The Anthony Davis of breakfast and brunch. And, even if you had celiac disease, there are gluten-free options. Do these men hate french toast too?…