Megan Thee Stallion: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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This Tiny Desk concert was part of Tiny Desk Fest, a four-night series of extended concerts performed in front of a live audience and streamed live on KZbin, Twitter and Facebook.
Dec. 2, 2019 | Sidney Madden -- "I'm gonna get real comfortable with y'all, so I'm need y'all to get real comfortable with me," Megan Thee Stallion told the excited Tiny Desk Fest crowd as soon as she assumed her position behind the desk. After promptly switching out her patent leather heels for some fuzzy Louis Vuitton slippers, she let the room know, "Now, don't be scared to get ratchet."
From there, the Houston rapper wasted no time demonstrating why she's a superstar in the making. Megan exuded irresistible charisma, cracking jokes with the crowd and rattling off explicit bars from her award-winning mixtape, Fever, for the live audience watching on KZbin and social media.
From "Hot Girl Summer" to the platinum-selling "Cash S***," Hot Girl Meg's raunchy hits took on new life thanks to a live backing band, Brooklyn's Phony Ppl, who seamlessly blend jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Midway through the spirited set, Megan and Phony Ppl surprised the audience by premiering an unreleased collaboration, a bouncy banger titled "F***** Around." After the first verse/chorus, the adoring crowd was singing along as if they'd known the song for years.
It was the first time Megan performed with a live band in public, but then again, there's been a lot of firsts over the past year. This time last fall, Megan was rapping her heart out at local shows, balancing classes at Texas Southern University and occasionally dropping a fire freestyle video from a suburban cul-de-sac driveway. Since then, the brilliant and bodacious rapper ascended to major festival stages, became one of the most sought-after features on other stars' songs, and electrified late-night television audiences.
Though she's dubbed herself a stallion because of her tall and voluptuous frame (Meg stands 5 feet 10 inches without heels,) the 24-year-old rapper has proven herself to be a workhorse when it comes to consistency. Her viral 2019 freestyles shot her online exposure through the roof and whichever alter ego she chooses in the moment - Tina Snow, Hot Girl Meg, Stalli - she's maintained the spotlight all year thanks to a steady stream of new music, an engaging personality and her own viral social media campaign, Hot Girl Summer.
Though she's usually known for extensive twerking during her stage performances, at the Tiny Desk, Meg played up a different skill set: impeccable timing and lung capacity. "Yall talk about Meg's knees but sis breath control is pretty impressive too," one viewer tweeted out during the live video stream.
Megan's lyrical content lies in subverting established sexual dynamics and no matter the level of raunch she deploys, empowering women remains the artist's manifesto. Co-signs from all across hip-hop, from Q-Tip to Nicki Minaj to Chance the Rapper, have only bolstered her appeal and validated her bars in the eyes of the genre's cultural gatekeepers.
SET LIST
"Realer"
"Freak Nasty"
"Cash S***"
"Big Ole Freak"
"Hot Girl Summer"
"F****** Around"
"Money Good"
MUSICIANS
Megan Thee Stallion: vocals; Elbee Thrie: vocal, percussion; Elijah Rawk: guitar; Maffyuu: drums; Aja Grant: keys; Bari Bass: bass; Ebony Joi: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Sidney Madden, Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, James Willetts; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, CJ Riculan, Jack Corbett; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Tsering Bista; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Laura Beltran Villamizar/NPR
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[@Haitianchynee]

I love how she sounds exactly like her tracks.

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

Yep

[@Haitianchynee]

No greater feeling and breathe control was on point. I see some concert tickets in my future.

[@KIMMePROMISEs]

Sharee Stephen Exactly!! That’s rare nowadays.

[@rissaritz9718]

@Sharee she was so lit in person!! I loved her energy and she sounded just like this while full blown performing!! She’s definitely great.

[@gstarzonly]

For real she does. I love her 😍

[@BB31684]

When she speaks, it's girlie but when she is rapping, that's on another level

[@0024811]

👀

[@BB31684]

@OriginalDrDeLeon you must be an eminem lover. I know music and genre selection is bigger than yours!

[@jacquelinele9170]

@OriginalDrDeLeon you are hating all over these comments 😂 you really have a lot of time on your hands huh

[@evelanpatton]

She is SO PHYSICAL in her SINGING SHE USES HER WHOLE BODY when she rap! It’s incredible to watch.

[@LeeLyanKing]

Art ❤

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

lol that’s cuz she got natural rhythm

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

Unlike a certain bored-bie girl 🎀

[@anne-charlottedeh9558]

I love this environment : it just gives more jazzy substance to her creations ! Sure, this is Art !

[@ceogeorgos6247]

This is trash literally

[@longstrangetrip9920]

Anyone who says this woman raps offbeat is delusional, you can clearly hear how amazing her breath control during this entire performance & the audiences reaction proves it further 🤷🏽‍♀️ she needs another set asap!

[@bettylinton3014]

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[@bettylinton3014]

She truly a young rap 👑2024 give that gril her 💐💖she got me up rocking ..😂🤣😆 and she raw with it .and enjoy it 😂🤣😆go head 👑💐💖💯🙏🏾🕊️🌏

[@tamarabarkley8753]

Her breath control is everything . I would've been so winded lol.

[@kallefrigyes7589]

she got terrible breath contro

[@YaBoiTweety]

Kalle frigyes Im sure U were part of the hater references 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@korybowie8798]

Tamara Barkley literally she sounded solid all the way through

[@tamarabarkley8753]

@@korybowie8798 true story

[@t.h.3034]

@@kallefrigyes7589 terrible is such an exaggeration lool it's not perfect but you don't have to lie. in 6 songs where she raps almost nonstop she only had a handful of moments where she was out of breath. that's pretty impressive

[@DareToBeHappy]

The Black woman in the crowd that knows every word is me right now on my couch

[@CassieJazz96]

Same lol

[@jayla8301]

🗣

[@Ariellovezcheer1992]

I knew i wasnt that only one lol

[@SopHiZzl3]

Same!

[@thelifeofsunshine1952]

Sis is me.. I am sis! 😩

[@BrandonMobley614]

Tiny Desk needs to have her back on ASAP. She absolutely murdered this set.

[@Bmore08]

Had to come back and watch after sis dropped HISS. Flow always🔥

[@Trylica]

how hyped she was to have nicki feature) how things changed now!

[@AriesGirl7719]

@@TrylicaNicki has that effect on people. 😂

[@rhaisianbaugh5008]

Thought it was only me 🤝🏽🤣

[@DavidMathis-ot8bi]

TRAIL BKAZER AND NEW STAR. THE BAND AND THE MALE SINGER. CLEAR EYED AND HAPPY. GOOD FOR THEM

[@DavidMathis-ot8bi]

​@@Trylicayep

[@paolotoletto]

Can we talk about her breath control for a second? This chick is SOLID

[@MurgatroyIsALadysMan]

on god i was thinking the same thing. i would be WHEEZING

[@paolotoletto]

@@MurgatroyIsALadysMan She's on her own lane

[@harryalimi7866]

@@paolotoletto Is this a joke? 10 second in the second track and all I hear is her breathing in the mic! She's a studio artist type she can't perform live correctly.

[@paolotoletto]

Harry Alimi tf?? She hasn’t missed a single bar during the whole session & she’s definitely a performer.

[@xaviergoudeaux7530]

She’s gotten waaaay with it since XXL

[@xirokinha]

The guy with the locks is a big whole mood loved his energy !

[@nhiyabluspeaks]

jacyra moreira Elbee Thrie from Phony PpL !

[@hualianbraincell6190]

I love himmm he’s from phony people they have their own tiny desk :D

[@xirokinha]

hualian brain cell i didnt know i’ll Check it thx 👌🏾

[@bads5780]

He's so pretty lol

[@msbronzegoddess3166]

@@bads5780 He's adorable😍lol

[@munachisoobu]

Dude in the blue was just so happy to be there. He was having the time of his life man

[@Phoenix197]

His energy just made the performance more fun. The whole band and her seemed to be vibing well.

[@antoniogarrett1176]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@YaBoiTweety]

Just had to run this back because idk bout yall but she’s on beat…. This is rapping on beat… actually she’s riding & sliding on the beat…. Live at that…. While moving…. I’ll just leave it at that 💁🏾‍♂️ IYKYK 🤷🏾‍♂️ Hiss out now

[@TheHeatInColorPodcast]

And her freestyles eat. LIVE.

[@kendriahudson4747]

FLOATING on the beat.

[@dikeyaburke5566]

And DIDDDDD

[@alkahinat4558]

Jealousy makes people say the WILDEST things.

[@dolliqv]

flop.

[@Clayton10988]

the breath control is so insane. this woman is the real deal.

[@steavey301]

I was thinkin the same

[@missmaam3765]

She is in VERY good shape 😍

[@sophiaatn5339]

@@missmaam3765 with excellent knees

[@stuntress22]

Sophia ATN came back to like this comment lol

[@sharstarg2414]

She probably learned it from her mom☺️

[@jenn_reads]

She really showed off her charisma, stage presence, and performance skills with this performance. Most rappers feel stiff performing to a crowd which isn’t their usual. She deserves all of the success

[@drunknmasta12]

Who are most rappers?

[@jenn_reads]

drunknmasta12 sorry I should not have used “most rappers” but rather some rappers I’ve seen who end up performing in front of crowds that aren’t typical to them seem a little stiff. However I should have added that I believe they were lower energy because the crowds I had in mind did not do well at engaging with the performer or performance.

[@rodknockz494]

I agree

[@bralyntaylor5496]

She so good other female rappers be like I know I supposed hate her but I don't care she good

[@RaunoNasir]

music is good, ofcourse, but is going up and down like on a string a good perfomance?

[@raew.5601]

Her breath control is amazing! We see so many artists leaving the audiences to do half the song for them. 🔥 performance

[@MisfitBlackGirl]

I just said this same thing under someone else’s comment that said she was an insult to tiny desk. Like how? The level of energy she had & being able to perform the whole song w/ this much breath control is honorary.

[@MsNebula007]

Yeah I’d be out of breathe looking for some oxygen 😂

[@Briooiuou]

Amen so right

[@dieshadarcus9050]

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[@caraaljoe6865]

Ok!! Cuz’ Lil Kim left me haaanging! Sang her whole song 🥴😩🤣💯

[@yolandalicious]

She is so cute with her little giggles

[@Phoenix197]

She has such a good energy about her!

[@SJVlogzz]

Her breathing control wild. How u speak that many words girl

[@xarisworld5446]

SJ Vlogzz and danceeeeee

[@Onlybridgette]

Im out of breath just watching 😭

[@austingardner3973]

@@Onlybridgette oml same😂

[@2sdm8]

no backtrack required. that's called craftsmanship 🙌🏾

[@shanellewarner6873]

Cause Meg is that amazing

[@97olives]

Is no one going to talk about the fact that she did not take one sip of water throughout this whole session and didn’t sound out of breath at all

[@telishiajackson]

Olivia Becerra girl breath control on a WHOLE different level

[@pndgetsmewetter]

Telishia Jackson and them knees control

[@ajasmall91]

Olivia Becerra right all that adrenaline.

[@Shaquanda]

But you could hear her breathing hard. But okay. Well, at least I heard it on the very first song.

[@cynthiaf920]

She is amazing. I was thinking the same thing...30 mins straight of pretty much nonstop and she didnt skip a beat.

[@Rickerov]

DOES SHE EVER BREATHE?! This breath control is unreal. Wow. 🔥

[@catyduh]

“This is my first time performing with a band!” BROOO THE INJUSTICE THIS NEEDS TO BE THE NORM The flow the vibin the jammin the beauty I love this so much

[@blondieHPfan10113]

FACTS! 🖤

[@d3dd440]

Track is sad clarity with band on piont

[@ricardolambo3743]

She sounds like such a badass when she raps, but such a sweetie when she talks.

[@Sissy1212]

100

[@musizlovva1570]

Because she is a true AQUARIUS..........that's her vibe.

[@scorpionattitude]

Sweet? A little funny and maybe relatable but she doesn’t seem “sweet” to me. Y’all judging by the facial expressions or her actual vocabulary. She sounds the same. Minus the nasty face changes since she’s not rapping atm.

[@ricardolambo3743]

@@scorpionattitude Let's see now, by your own admission: Funny, relatable, pleasant facial expressions, pleasant vocabulary. If this does not equal coming across as a sweet person to you, then what does?

[@Yuno999.]

@@scorpionattitude Its his opinion hes not even tryna judge her by her appearance, hes judging her by her flow. ☠ What the heck

[@TheFlowerkisser]

not only Megan is the leader of strong knee gang but she seems to be the member of strong lungs gang as well cause boyyy her breath control is so good!!!

[@DJEinsteinUSA]

facts

[@Adahassah]

That’s because she doesn’t smoke Cigarettes 🤣

[@AlexanderBrando]

I get winded singing freak nasty in my car 😪 it’s no joke

[@Mksherm]

I’d be wheezing lol

[@kaylonhill4699]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBrandAye]

After seeing cobra & already being a stallion gang member.. i literally pray for Megan. Her ability to be a light in every room & be so transparent & literally be better than everyone in rap music but be so weighed my the cards she was felt in life is amazing. Honestly she’s my inspiration in working hard during my PHD & giving It my all despite what I may face or feel. & I’m not a crazy celebrity person. I just see myself in her. Love u Meg.

[@melmagikwashington9976]

Me too! I want her to win so bad! She's lost so much, everyone's praying on her downfall but she's not giving up.

[@killary_Banx]

Man... I'm sorry NOT sorry. I looooove this girls showmanship. She's the closet thing to what I experienced from female rappers growing up. She's the package deal.. She can dance, the lyricism is there, stage presence is amazing, beats hitting. I'm a proud auntie👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 lol

[@d3dd440]

Clarity on point

[@lisadc509]

Same. Meg is a beast.

[@SaintTroski]

I’m impressed by how long she can rap without taking a breath

[@griefandhighdelight692]

Didnt drink any water too

[@ValeriaGarcia-kr6cy]

She is so incredibly talented it HURTS!! megan is perfection!!

[@suhwaiyeb]

Ikr

[@shashavengesayi6055]

I was thinking the same thing, she’s amazing

[@mcdylster6678]

She has really good breathing control. I want to make a joke, but I think it tells itself

[@SmithShaNesha]

She’s totally doing her cardio.

[@LeahUko]

hahahahahah okay?!

[@jamillee]

Leah Uko joke.

[@SunnyDoesLife]

Yaaassss!

[@mazamerid8207]

Young Bruh ok

[@cokemorgan7674]

ShaNesha Smith cardio 😒 she doing her she a hustle

[@amanyaimproves503]

Please invite Megan to do a set list from “Traumazine" I’d love to watch her perform songs like “NDA” “Ungrateful” “Not Nice” and “Her”

[@hippocraticloaf]

*Anxietyyyyy*

[@azn9886]

🐍 too

[@sam4lemar]

& Ms Nasty

[@briy-gg8oc]

Not nice would set me ablaze

[@tia4936]

This version of Big Ol Freak is so angelic😭

[@depikarabitilover]

ITS GODLYYYYY

[@isiahocasio1630]

Heavenly

[@nykealewis8208]

Right! Im dancing in the mirror lol

[@Bella-jz2xh]

Praise dancing 💃🏽

[@dublancdedinde]

it's so flowy and intergalactic i feel like i'm flying

[@jasminecurtis994]

Megan Thee Stallion with a live band is a whole mood. The songs hit different with live instruments!!!

[@tyishakelly5293]

YESSS‼‼‼💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@gabbymcclellan]

these musicians are everythiiiiiing

[@kingjordancb23]

Yesssssssss 😘😍😍

[@apieceofreese]

jasmine mccray I said the exact same thing. I’m not even into this explicitness but the live band behind her is a WHOLE different vibe. Respect ✊🏾 and she’s a BLACK QUEEN! Ok I’m here for it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@teddyrob28]

I could actually get into this version of her music.

[@astoldbysandy]

Honestly I don’t care what anyone says she looks like someone who would have good energy and fun to be around

[@mochawalnuts]

Someone you’d get arrested being around and disrespected by men. Guess that’s fun.

[@Samuel-H]

Honestly she seems completely self centered. Listen to how many times she say “me” “I”...she seems like one who doesn’t care much about others

[@astoldbysandy]

Sam Hagene it’s the style of music she makes. That doesn’t mean she genuinely is a horrible person. It’s hype rap. Most rappers making music like this. It doesn’t mean they are horrible people. Your over thinking it.

[@astoldbysandy]

Mr.Marnez if you hate it that much, it doesn’t make sense why you are even watching it. All your doing is giving the video views and supporting her music. Lol.

[@Samuel-H]

Sandy Pierre first, please tell me where you found where I called her a horrible person because I for sure said self centered....? Don’t put words into people’s mouth when they didn’t use those words, it’s really not right. And second her “style” of rap has nothing to do about how she talks about herself.....that’s all her personality.

[@sofialosada553]

I love her little chuckles between songs. Even badasses get nervous

[@MrChalaki]

Her breath control is amazing

[@donnysky12]

" *This video contains explicit language* " ME: *IT BETTER BE* !!!

[@mariahwaldo]

Katy Sky Imagine if it didn’t 😂 I would unsubscribe

[@youbettercalltyrone713]

Katy Sky 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤣 right !

[@laugh_til_ithurts]

MF’n righttttt!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrsbell7116]

I swear this my first thought 🤣🤣 cause I wasn't gonna watch it 😩🤷🏾‍♀️

[@BB31684]

For sure! Love NPR, keep it real! ✌🖖🤘

[@user-sr8hv7zz3o]

She needs a live band all the time, the songs sound so much better 😍

[@neghiethervil5606]

Live music makes everything better.

[@ThurstMETV]

@@neghiethervil5606 Real talk. Live music has genuine energy trapped in it.

[@t.wynderogriffin798]

Great suggestion

[@leeaime3577]

Courtney Cole frrrrr

[@becktayy5398]

I'm really feeling the sound

[@USNMelDaria]

Say what you want about Megan but she always understands the assignment and kills it. Rapping and dancing...never missing a beat and never out of breath!!!!

[@tonileolion9702]

Alwaysssssss❤❤❤😊😊 never missing a beat

[@Billibab]

@@Happy.Thoughts.YUP! Just like Bey, people HATE successful, talented, beautiful, charismatic, funny, independent, hardworking Black women! And it's disgusting to see. She IS an icon

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

She is cool!

[@USNMelDaria]

@@Fuccauf so true!

[@USNMelDaria]

@@Billibab you betta preach.

[@alexz1432]

Dude in the blue was in love 😂

[@hotfudgecake]

she should date a sweet talented jammy brother like that. not these trifling rap bois lol

[@ma.jardishamarcellana1511]

He's underrated!!!!

[@amaniwashortername8998]

REAL BAD 😭😭😭

[@mrkd2k10]

Really did not expect to see Megan on Tiny Desk...and I’m sooooo glad she was on it, she killed it!

[@msbronzegoddess3166]

That was lit💯🔥

[@maaanuervin]

I agree like 😩

[@shelle.7202]

Kris Thorgeirsson right!!!

[@shelle.7202]

Kris Thorgeirsson def one of my faves

[@msfox1018]

No

[@CathleenAlmonte]

Confidence on point, charisma on point , breath control on point , stage presence on point. Love this girl

[@LoveYou-dj2zl]

CathleenAlmonte u sexy

[@dondemarco9092]

CathleenAlmonte Aim higher.

[@sammyraaa9138]

Agreed... I honestly wasn’t expecting much but she doin tf outta her thang! Lol

[@paulinarasheed3378]

I like the tiny desk version it show's what a Sista skills and she does a great performance 🎤👏👏👏👏

[@marykatemcnally2653]

The breath control is insane!

[@mikhailb.650]

I really wish Meg would release an album with live instrumentals she sounds so at home on them.

[@Phoenix197]

Seriously! The band has such good energy and sound with her rapping. You can tell they were having a good time and it makes it so much more fun to watch!

[@Trylica]

Megan is a girl's girl and a woman's woman, she literlay slayed and deserves all her flowers. she goes hard but still has positive, glowy, queen energy!

[@phewturebmama]

The musicians are making these versions of the songs EVERYTHING.

[@takashihaynes8522]

LISTEENNNNNN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@allsmilez13]

The band is called Phony Ppl check them out!

[@johngoodwin279]

I think that's y I feeling her so tough all of a sudden lol

[@BeingTiffany]

phony ppl 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@bralyntaylor5496]

For. Realzzss

[@daniellerosado-rosenberg2065]

Dude, her lung capacity and breath control!!!! Meg kills it 😩😩

[@NorthwestMariner]

Its crazy impressive

[@Tyler4Love.]

TRIPLE THREAT RIGHT THERE! 👑✨

[@nailapierre1140]

I couldn't stop thinking about that yooo

[@khensanihlongwane4607]

I’m convinced they teach breath control in Houston as a subject in school.

[@TheNoirAlien]

Yep, more nails in the coffin for black female representation. Good job Meg.

[@SmallBritney]

“College girl but a freak on the weekend. Eat that d*ck up, even when I’m going vegan” is one on my favorite lines. In addition to everything on “Freak Nasty” the lyrics are so much fun as they should be. And this Phony People song is a great time. I’ve come to this video countless times, love her. Needless to say her performance is amazing and she deserves everything she’s earned.

[@tada8376]

i dont listen to rap but does Megan always go this hard!? sheesh!

[@mimichanakira6865]

Yes

[@AriesGirl7719]

Yes she does.

[@tylereline5148]

she does always!!! traumazine is such a good album if you're interested in listening to some of her work!!

[@AriesGirl7719]

Watch her freestyles.

[@rickpennington3692]

Megan should master this and release it as an unplugged session. Her w/live band WORKS!!

[@BiBlackCar1]

RIGHT 10000000

[@SJSU_Spartan]

Facts

[@beyonceknowles3996]

Rick Pennington YESSSS OMG I LISTEN TO THIS EVERY Day

[@squishy93]

You're so right. I didn't realize how much I miss MTV Unplugged till just now.

[@adriannaraquel]

Ummm, I am definitely feeling her being backed up by a live band. I think this would take her performances to the next level.

[@sicariiavantgarde1873]

Facts

[@stoneychi8648]

Deadass

[@sicariiavantgarde1873]

This is HER lane. The others cant do this. They dont have the personality. she should stick to this setting. I would definitely pay to see this. It would elevate the culture.

[@mrnarias3554]

OMG it would be so dope. She would be the first doing something like this?

[@sicariiavantgarde1873]

@@mrnarias3554 not the first......🙄

[@joncena168]

Her body is a metronome!!! So awesome and talented

[@malvavisco10]

I was today years old when I learned Megan Thee Stallion did NPR Tiny Desk, but I am instantly here for it 🎉

[@Phoenix197]

As a newer fan, I was surprised she had one, but I'm so glad I clicked! Such talent and the band kicks it up a lot.

[@la_dweng6407]

Brooo😢😢😢

[@skaterboytae]

Her lyrics are low-key hilarious (e.g. "you know I didn't c*m boy if you had to ask me" ). That's pure gold lol.

[@chenaraseepersad3482]

Right she really says what we’re all thinking

[@MrBobbystyles]

Nah that’s garbage . Straight garbage .

[@ndirira7269]

MrBobbystyles you just mad that you will never get a fraction of success she has, sit down.

[@alishaaa6192]

@@ndirira7269 PURRRR

[@CosmoQueen2900]

@@MrBobbystyles It's not nice to talk about yourself like that.

[@garimosa86]

I feel like she made history doing this she killed it period

[@angelinamhoja4370]

Period

[@AjieA]

Bvlgari Mosa Same!!

[@andrevargas8365]

def a career highlight

[@nomaam9288]

Bvlgari Mosa yes

[@GetIntoTheBLACK]

You can tell she’s in shape. It’s almost like she’s not breathing. This is more then breath control this is impressive

[@hayleyglunt]

Watching this during Nicki and Meg’s feud. Megan wins alllllll day

[@latoyamodesty307]

All day!

[@AnnaBri]

She's hella conditioned. Her stamina is 💯 stage presence is 💯 In this case tiny desk. Band was right in the pocket in tune!

[@125loopy]

Such great stage presence! Usually the time desk concerts are majority non-black people in the audience but I've never seen Meg uncomfortable on stage. She jams out to her own music. Omg I knew the bass in Freak Nasty would be 🔥🔥 these arrangements are so good

[@nhiyabluspeaks]

The band is Phony PpL ! 🔥🔥🔥 check em out

[@mercyh193]

@@125loopy They don't do audiences till now; it's usually just the staff members who work there that watch the performances.

[@vicvango1]

Seems like I've heard her say she was an sports athlete, so her stamina is on point. Plus she works out. Good role model in that regard.

[@creativeseeher8455]

@@nhiyabluspeaks omgggg I didn't even recognize them. That's dope!

[@SoloJourneyandPJ]

I love how she does that little hop bounce dance thingy when she raps 💞💞🎶

[@eryn7281]

JusSmakk’n Cafe it’s called vibing

[@JustKinsley]

Stallion bounce 🔥

[@candywarhol9831]

she got the beat 🤘😍

[@tomaradoss3420]

JusSmakk’n Cafe me too, that bop is everything

[@tomaradoss3420]

e try itChocolateMe91 ! I’m gon

[@neesha1]

I can’t lie. Meg not just talking nasty. She actually has bars. The new Lil Kim.

[@richnice2112]

Cap😂😂😂😂

[@vevp8287]

​@richnice2112 you mad bruh😂

[@d3dd440]

Meagan. Is. In her lane 🏄🏾🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♂️

[@happyhappy5829]

@@richnice2112your life? Yes

[@Ellyologyy]

I love her whole entire energy, she was born for this

[@dshuster091]

She is the ultimate "we had no choice but to stan" figure. Like....wow.

[@samiasykes-thomas2321]

Dani Shuster her and Normani 😭❤️

[@mxchic05]

@@samiasykes-thomas2321 yes to both!!!!❤❤❤

[@cialajones1106]

What's "stan"

[@ameliaj8791]

Ciala Jones support an artist

[@karimaherd8346]

@@cialajones1106 when you love someone A LOT typically an artist or actor but it could be anyone

[@meshaalavette5844]

The dude in the blue is a WHOLE vibe 🙌🏽

[@American_Boy]

@elbeethrie go follow homie and his band!

[@somethingnew4577]

He’s from The Phony Ppl

[@kanishapee7786]

Meshaa Lavette I want him

[@lorainecollins]

Yes he is 😩

[@amnjordan23]

Yesssss he is giving me pharrell in new york vibes

[@khrissi17]

Her hypeman is talented..he reminds me of Pharell ..his voice is nice and so is his energy ✨️

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

The band is called Phony Ppl.

[@daniellemarquis2968]

SHE DID THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ I am 51 & not a fan of what is called “rap” now days. I come from the “Sugar Hill” gang Era so I have known hip-hop for 50 years. When I say that Megan is iconic writing skills are hypnotic. She’s got more Bars than a Beach on Spring Break! Definitely among the Legendary now. The only two I artist I hear something new every time I listen to the same song is Megan & Lil Wayne. They drop Metaphors like a comets..here in a flash and you got to catch it. Amazing performance 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@minoo1984]

They made big ole freak sound heavenly 😭

[@shelbyalvarez3145]

Shalesa McAllister right! 😂😂😂😂

[@chelseako7341]

yes!!

[@kamille3000]

Heavenly. Like I need that recorded too

[@jbooker007]

I need it on spotify Rite neow!!

[@meganmathieu962]

Facts 😂😂😂😂

[@Jordanlalata89]

Her breath control is better than these rappers out today

[@mostcreative3680]

Better than a lot of new singers too tbh

[@jahempress3712]

Faxxxx

[@Mrtslizzle]

I think people from Texas just has alot of energy lol this guy at my job from Texas has alot of energy lol

[@liamgray6017]

Yol crazy

[@amadib.6405]

Jordan Lalata i was out of breath just listening to her 😭😭

[@jahidymetayer5914]

Had to come back to this after hiss and I love her so much like

[@kbowman968]

Really want Megan to come back and perform some Good news and traumazine live !!

[@chefboyarzee]

me too!

[@altheabourne2527]

Omg that would be so littt

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

Also the drummer

[@AnnYezda]

I need her to record her songs with a live band because this was liiiiiiiiiife

[@southernfriedpeaches]

Kristi Lewis okay ASAP!

[@Kikigreentea]

Right! That live band really bring her out!

[@cheyennecarter9587]

For real. I would be more so into her music if it sounded like this

[@fabriannnaa6788]

This whole session could be a bomb instrumental album. They held her all the way down!

[@JulesPerceval]

Totally agree!

[@brooklynkulture2804]

Chanelle Fabrian for sure ! Reminds me of Jay-Z’s unplugged !

[@KIMMePROMISEs]

Chanelle Fabrian no lies told.

[@b.a.t.h.2874]

It’s the girl in red in the audience for me. I love how this is her! There is no dubbing. I love the authenticity ❤❤❤❤ She is truly an entertainer.

[@Anyalin98]

Algorithm suggesting this to me just now in light of recent events is the exact kind of shade I'm trying to curate on my timelines 😂

[@raychillwanderlust1766]

This version of freak nasty is everything!

[@najahz052583]

Yes. I can't hear the other version anymore.

[@charleneleak]

Yes ma'am! That was dope!

[@implive17]

Still trying to fugure out how to give you 2 likes.

[@Harmoni888]

She should release this entire performance tbh 😂😂

[@Alicendre]

I love hot girl summer, the chill melody fits it soo good

[@TheTerrainWizard]

The way she’s uses her body as a metronome is mesmerizing.

[@isabelmuller8365]

This needs more likes. I felt this on another level

[@taishac268]

Can you explain what this means? I'm very curious. Tried to google it and I'm not getting the results to make it make sense.

[@isabelmuller8365]

@@taishac268 haha do you mean „I felt this on another level“? First of all: I’m German so I don’t even know if you can say something like this in English. There’s a little German slang mixed in, I think.😂 But in this context, I was trying to say that I really enjoyed this comment and I really felt it’s message in my soul. I could really relate to that comment and I could feel the message on another level. I hope I could help you :) otherwise I can try again to explain it. Greetings Isi.

[@taishac268]

@@isabelmuller8365 Oh no - i meant "using her body as a metronome"

[@sheyuhh6429]

@@taishac268 she keeps the tempo of the songs by swaying her body. moving to the beat really

[@blahbloop6310]

I'll be vibing to her songs then bust out laughing 😂 she catches me off guard sometimes "Stop licking my p**** hard, that ish is aggravating" 😂😂💀

[@nogoodjones5467]

celebrating the Tory Lanez verdict with this stellar set 💕🌞

[@RadiantRuby]

Love how she’s herself regardless of how some people in the crowd were looking lol

[@anonymoussnaos1229]

RadiantRuby. I feel like only non-white people will understand this comment...I get you...

[@AR-ml9eo]

@@anonymoussnaos1229 - Oh I understand. It's sad to hear Gutter Talkers like this. Give me Malcolm X any day.

[@pbj4142]

@@anonymoussnaos1229 what does non-white people have to do with anything? There are white people who live Megan

[@nero6910]

Look like some of the people in the crowd didn't know what they were getting, lol.

[@VMARCHON10]

They learned that day! LOL Wish i were there

[@Jane_Toussaint23]

They must've been told Taylor Swift would be there. Oops!😂😂

[@sannydee]

You gone learn about Megan today!

[@hustlinhard302]

Like the saw a long line and just got in 🤦‍♀️

[@Hope2seeU]

Shook! Lol

[@akuamirci3345]

we. bout to run up everything with her name on it

[@aujhnaib]

The guitar player in the purple was really vibin vibin he was smiling the whole time you could tell he loved it

[@bassplayer9315]

Smilee Brighttt he’s the bass player

[@tyra6449]

on the keyboard?

[@carissasabaroche2536]

The band backing her up took it to another level

[@viralyardbreakerspromo7224]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💃

[@leejones7341]

The band is Phony Ppl. They did their own Tiny Desk Concert before this one.

[@0k3j_]

That phony ppl , they make their own music and it’s really good

[@aleon3000]

Ok they they looked familiar.

[@charleshall6069]

They're great - and I love their reactions to this.

[@jamisonmurphy5835]

This band also is amazing, they understood the assignment and both the band and Megan took it to a whole other level. Amazing!

[@ShaktiandShiva]

The band was perfect for her.

[@noxydlamini7331]

this guy with the dreads is giving me life! (the one with the blue jacket)

[@cassandraowusu5945]

Noxy Dlamini yassss he was lit 🔥

[@TheAdvocateful]

Elbee thrie

[@lilyluster]

he finee too

[@brownliquor_brownsugar]

Which one

[@nicolesimmons8551]

@@brownliquor_brownsugar the one that's singing, obviously 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lilysweetie8406]

That lady in the red came to see Megan, all the others are confused as to what they came for 😂😂😂

[@str8nochaser875]

Facts lml

[@cyndih8680]

Lily Sweetie 💀💀😂😂😂😂

[@cameliapacheco392]

I LOVED HER!

[@josie3s]

The lady with the gray streak in her hair reacting to the Stormy Daniels line in Freak Nasty made me spit out my coffee 😂😂😂 She was not prepared 😂

[@onebluebrow]

@@josie3s you have to go back and look at the lady next to her recording 😭😭😭 she looked absolutely appalled. 🤣🤣

[@JordanRenee]

It’s crazy how far she came. 4years ago & she dropped just HISS! Like come on now

[@ceebaybeeh21]

I ain’t gone lie I was not a Megan thee Stallion fan Fr HOWEVER the amount of confidence she exudes in this performance is amazing 😍. I’m speechless. She is such a mood bruh 😎

[@ivyunnanelson]

The guy in the blue was enjoying every minute when he did background singing for Hot girl summer

[@SunnyDoesLife]

He's so cute and sweet

[@meemeeps]

the band and Megan’s breath control,,,, the best combination ever

[@emeraldspeights8050]

💯

[@nomaam9288]

That cardio baby

[@danait757]

Meg is always glowing like the sun

[@ogechionyeukwu6145]

If you can’t love her music you have to love her personality and authenticity

[@bpfen1970]

Why?

[@tjgman98]

exactly!! i don’t really listen to rap, but i respect her and can appreciate her talent.

[@TNDCBaby]

@@bpfen1970 Maybe because she seems like fun and chill. Who doesn't love that about people?

[@eribric5556]

No doubt.

[@josephwalsh2226]

Great Lakes ok boomer

[@Tyty2151977]

She needs to have a live band all the time.

[@DoveyTheWriter]

I second that!!! Her lives be so on point!!

[@KIMMePROMISEs]

Tyeast Nelson I Agree!!!

[@gstarzonly]

For real tho!!!

[@sb1234ist]

FACTS!!

[@Rookey500]

Blue jacket is a vibe to! Megan is a gem! And so is the band and cutie pie singing vocals in the back!

[@marchill-uh3zh]

I love it when rappers perform with a live band. It brings the songs to life. Go head Meg!

[@d3dd440]

✅✅✅🏄🏾🏄🏾‍♂️🏄🏾‍♀️🙌🏾😇

[@eatmenowpleasee]

Her neck was dripping sweat but that makeup did not budge!

[@kodaskylie1752]

take notes , women .

[@ashb1759]

Crayon Case I believe ❤️👌🏾✨

[@janelleb.9206]

Setting spray on fleek!!

[@youbettercalltyrone713]

Ash B you already know! The Crayon Case with some Fenty Beauty. Meg’s cut creases and makeup be lit!

[@neshanesh257]

Baby Johnathon has that Makeup on point!

[@raawahtiiger]

NPR is looking like the lights section of IKEA

[@athenar4186]

P Thurgar 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DouglasBerglund1]

You mean lit? 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 👌👌👌👌😂😂😂😂💦💦

[@teaunasanders166]

😂😂😂

[@LadiJadi72]

I'll log off! LOLOLOL

[@aieshjakhitanea3622]

*left the chat 🤣🤣🤣

[@catyduh]

The breath control is astronomical

[@JonA-br5hk]

Props to the bassist. Articulates the vibe of the song and the vocals to perfection

[@nasiawalker7033]

I love Megan but the dude in the blue is a whole vibe!!!!!

[@lavondaharper3449]

Girl yess

[@chvssywvssy]

Nasia Walker that’s the lead singer from phony ppl

[@milesb9191]

Nasia Walker That’s my boy Elbee Thrie from the Brooklyn band Phony Ppl. They got they own tiny desk joint and it’s fire

[@nasiawalker7033]

Chastity Hillary ooouuu you putting me on

[@nasiawalker7033]

Miles B now I gotta go watch it

[@AyanaAura]

She got good voice control , wow like she doesn’t sound out of breath or anything 😍

[@kyleepoole7572]

Ayana Aura she be having a whole workout during her concerts so I’m not too surprised

[@12tyecha]

She Definitely out of breath😫

[@Getlosttt]

Ty E you clearly don’t watch other rappers perform live! Most of them stack their vocals when they record and pretty much can’t ever sound the same live! Megan is going through entire songs without missing bars!!!!!!!!!

[@12tyecha]

@@Getlosttt I clearly dont So you have a point👍

[@Keesha7Luv]

FACTS 💯

[@lachelllockhart413]

Revisiting the moment I literally fell in love with Megan. The breath control. Personality. Hard hitting bars. I hope she continues to grow and evolve

[@FriedFreezer]

It’s so cute how much the band loves her 😊

[@erintisder9274]

You Can Tell Blue Jacket With The Locs Really Listen To Meg And He Really Love Her