American rapper Megan Thee Stallion is the only child of her parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete Jr.
Stallion was born on February 15, 1995. Growing up as the sole child, the rapper experienced a distinctive upbringing marked by the exclusive love and support of her family. Without siblings around, she found solace in entertaining herself.
Recollecting those formative years, the actress told Variety, “I just found ways to keep myself entertained — dancing in the mirror, listening to music loud, trying on anything I wanted to wear in the closet.”
Stallion also disclosed that this period of creative solitude served as the incubator for her alter ego, laying the foundation for her distinctive persona. Her unrestrained self-expression, cultivated in her little world, emerged as a defining aspect of her identity.
Despite being an only child, the rapper seamlessly connects with both friends and work colleagues. On August 26, 2022, she shared a joyful picture with Caresha, captioning it, “We were cheesing ear to ear this whole interview. Go check out all the Aquarius energy on @yungmiami305.”
Similarly, on October 6, 2023, she posted a series of pictures with her work friend, expressing gratitude, “My H-Town sister, thank you for gracing the RENAISSANCE TOUR. Until next time.”
The post garnered positive responses, with Oloni commenting, “Hot girls,” accompanied by fire emojis, and Harlem Girl stating, “Ain’t nothing to a BOSS.”
Inside Megan Thee Stallion’s family background
As previously mentioned, Stallion was born to her mother, Holly Thomas, who worked as a bill collector during the day and a rapper by night, while her father, Joseph Pete Jr., was described as a full-time hustler.
Unfortunately, the actress’s father passed away in 2011 when she was only 15 years old. Before his untimely death, Stallion expressed that he played an active and influential role in her life.
She fondly recalled her admiration for his style and swagger, describing him as “the coolest man on the planet.” The actress cherishes memories of riding around with her dad after school, feeling a sense of coolness that remains with her as a cherished part of her upbringing.
A throwback picture of a young Megan Thee Stallion with her parents (Photo: Instagram)
Similarly, on Father’s Day, Stallion shared a heartfelt post on Instagram featuring a picture with her father, captioning it, “The best Dad in the world, my first best friend, my partner in crime when my Mom would fuss at us.”
Additionally, in a 2020 interview with Marie Claire, she credited her father for instilling in her great confidence and a profound understanding of what to accept from people.
Reflecting on her upbringing, she shared, “I saw how my father treated my mom, and I saw how my Dad treated me. I have so many strong positive influences. I’m not going to lower my standards.”
Moreover, the rapper faced the loss of her mother to a cancerous brain tumor in March 2019. Opening up in an interview on Apple Music 1 with Ebro and Nadeska, she shared her struggle with coping since her mother’s demise.
She revealed, “I just take it day by day and thank the Lord for getting me out of bed because sometimes I just want to say, ‘I’ll lay here for another hour, I’m not going.’ Then I remind myself, ‘No, you’re Megan Thee Stallion… you gotta take care of you.”
Additionally, Stallion mentioned that before her mother’s passing, she received instructions on how to move forward, encouraging her to persevere in her work.
She fondly recalled her mother’s words, “She was like, ‘Just because I’m sick, that doesn’t mean you’re not supposed to be going to do your work. You have a show tomorrow.’”
Following her mother’s passing, the rapper courageously released her second studio album, Traumatize. With an introspective touch, she provided a glimpse into the album’s thematic depth, saying, “It took a lot of self-reflecting to get to the point in my life where I am right now.”
“I ain’t saying I finally figured everything out or that I’m finally at peace because I’m not… but I’m excited for the Hotties to gain a better understanding of what’s happening in my head #TRAUMAZINE,” she concluded.
Megan Thee Stallion considers her mother as her inspiration
Stallion was inspired by her late mother’s career as a rapper since her childhood. During an interview with Vulture, she stated that her mother’s stage name, Holly-wood, was the first female rapper she had ever known and seen.
Megan Thee Stallion shares a close bond with her mother. (Source: The Cut)
After tagging along with her mom to studio sessions, she began writing and rapping on her own at 16. Subsequently, her freestyling videos garnered immediate popularity on social media.
Despite the positive reception, Stallion’s mother, Thomas, was not thrilled at her daughter’s hobby and wasn’t quite ready for her to follow in her footsteps.
So, Thomas begged her daughter to wait until she was 21 before jumping into a rapping career of her own. Expressing concern, the rapper’s mother commented that her lyrics were too sexually suggestive for her young age.
Similarly, the rapper also attributes her confidence and strength to her mother, acknowledging her as a driving force in shaping the woman she is today.
Moreover, emphasizing the impact of her mother and grandmother on her views of romantic relationships, Stallion noted, “They were all polite Southern women, but so sassy, smart, and strong. You don’t need a man to do anything for you.”
She continued, “Because they put that in me, nobody can tell me the opposite: My mom told me I was great, so that must mean I’m great!”
The rapper’s mother had influenced her in various aspects, from navigating the realms of music and education to providing support for her ambitions, including plans to initiate an assisted-living facility in Houston.
In a poignant interview with People, Stallion portrayed her mother as more than just a parent, depicting her as her best friend, manager, and the linchpin of her existence. With a profound sense of conviction, she expressed that she knows her mother is very proud of her today.
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