Broadway star Reneé Rapp and rapper Megan Thee Stallion have created a buzz online with their new music video, “Not My Fault.” The video was released on Friday, January 5, 2024. The song is a popular standalone hit and featured in the soundtrack for the highly anticipated “Mean Girls” movie reboot.
Directed by the talented Mia Barnes, the music video is a playful, pink-hued, and campy tribute to the iconic “Mean Girls” film and a sneak peek into the upcoming reboot. The video opens with an audio clip from the original film, where Regina George asks Cady Heron, “So you agree? You think you’re really pretty?” This sets the tone for the rest of the video, which is all about owning your confidence and standing up to societal expectations.
Rapp and Stallion show their chemistry and charisma. They wear matching pink outfits and break plastic mannequins. This refers to Regina George from “Mean Girls” cutting holes in her shirts. The video also has cameos from original cast members like Jonathan Bennett (Aaron Samuels), Daniel Franzese (Damian), and Rajiv Surendra (Kevin Gnapoor). Fans also get a glimpse of the new movie, as scenes from the reboot are intercut with the music video.
The video has three main themes: empowerment, female friendship, and defiance. Rapp and Stallion rap and sing about accepting who they are and not letting others discourage them. The chorus says, “I’m hot and you’re not. I’m cool and you’re a fool.”
Fans love the video. They like the song’s energy and the collaboration between Rapp and Stallion. People also praise the video for its clever references to “Mean Girls” and its empowering message. They think it could be a hit and help the movie.
Rapp and Stallion collaborated to release the song and music video “Not My Fault.” This is their first collaboration together. Megan Thee Stallion contributed three soundtracks in December 2023: “Not My Fault,” “Savage Remix” for the sequel to “Birds of Prey,” and “Body” for the spin-off of “Hustlers.” Rapp, on the other hand, is the star of the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical and is set to reprise her role as Cady Heron in the movie reboot.
The release of “Not My Fault” and its music video has generated significant buzz and positive reception, as it perfectly aligns with the iconic “Mean Girls” theme. It’s a catchy song with a fun and empowering message, making it a must-watch for fans and a noteworthy cultural moment.
