A Journey of Resilience
In In Her Words, Megan reflects on her life and career, revealing the profound impact her mother, Holly, had on her journey. Holly, a rapper herself known by her stage name, Hollywood, raised Megan in Houston, often bringing her along to recording studios. Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, credits her mother’s unwavering support for igniting her passion for music.
“I knew I wanted to be a rapper when I was 5 years old,” Megan shared in a 2019 interview with Essence. “My mom was a rapper. I would go to the studio with her, and that definitely let me know I could do it, I wanted to do it.”
Despite her aspirations, Megan faced challenges growing up, including her father’s incarceration during her childhood and his passing when she was just 15. She pursued education at Prairie View A&M University before making the pivotal decision to focus on her burgeoning rap career, ultimately graduating from Texas Southern University with a degree in Health Administration in 2021.
Heartbreaking Decisions and Personal Loss
The documentary highlights a particularly heart-wrenching moment in Megan’s life when she had to make the agonizing decision to turn off her mother’s life support. Holly had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and suffered multiple complications. “I was there every day. I was spending nights in the hospital. I was just praying that she could make it,” Megan recalls.
After realizing her mother would not recover, Megan made the painful choice, knowing her mother wouldn’t want to live in that state. “I had to make the decision to let her go, and she passed away the next day,” she explained, capturing the emotional weight of that moment.
Megan shared the news of her mother’s passing in a heartfelt Instagram post, now deleted, expressing her devastation: “The best mom in the whole wide world. The strongest woman on the planet. I can’t even put a full sentence together. RIP mom.”
A Tribute to Strong Women
In her acceptance speech for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in 2021, Megan honored her mother and great-grandmother, saying, “They filled me with self-love and determination. Because of them, I never felt unworthy of my success and my womanhood.” Her journey underscores the importance of community and support in overcoming adversity.
In a 2022 conversation with Apple Music, Megan spoke candidly about the void left by her mother and great-grandmother, noting how difficult it has been without them to turn to for advice. “When my mom was here, I didn’t have to think about a lot of things,” she said. “Now, I feel like it’s recently hit me. ‘Who can I ask anything?’ because I still don’t want to put people in my business.”
The Power of Self-Reflection
Megan Thee Stallion’s documentary is not just a celebration of her music and success; it’s also a poignant exploration of grief and resilience. As she continues to navigate her career in the public eye, her reflections on loss and personal growth resonate deeply with fans and highlight the importance of vulnerability in her artistry.
For anyone following Megan’s journey, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words is a compelling watch that sheds light on the complexities of fame, loss, and the power of self-discovery.
