On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Megan Thee Stallion discussed some precious lessons she had received from music legends JAY-Z and Beyoncé. From her revelations, it is easy to tell how the iconic figures have shaped her career and personal growth.
The interview was warm and candid, with Megan getting honest about her experiences with her characteristic charm and authenticity.
She highly spoke of JAY-Z, one of her managers over at Roc Nation. He’s ever so full of energy when giving advice. Megan shared how he always reminded her to be “that hot girl” and to enjoy herself even when things weren’t going right.
“He reminds me to have fun and enjoy myself,”
Megan said, illustrating how his advice kept her positive and motivated.
She shared one such anecdote about a tough day. Laundry found JAY-Z’s advice simple yet profound:
“Remember why you started and enjoy the journey.”
This light-hearted, motivating advice keeps Megan positive when the weight of the industry comes crashing down on her.
In contrast, Beyoncé gives a more realistic and empowering perspective to Megan. According to Megan, Beyonce told her to “rise above” the struggles and keep her composure. In addition, these caring suggestions by Beyoncé have helped Megan go through the tricky maze of a career with so much grace and resiliency:
“She always tells me to stay true to myself and keep my head high,”
Megan shared, highlighting Beyonce’s mentorship as one that soothes and empowers.
One of the most interesting was when Beyoncé told her to start her tequila company. It wasn’t about business; essentially, it had to do with new ventures and capitalizing on her brand in new ways.
“Beyoncé made me think about my brand in a broader sense,”
Megan said, speaking to how that advice opened her eyes to things now.
Megan Thee Stallion talks JAY-Z walking into her meeting, getting advice from him, and being amazed at how Roc don’t let rumors rile them up.
She said she’s never felt more safe and protected. Meg also says Beyoncé is who suggested she need to start her OWN Tequila company. PIC.TWITTER.COM/HMQJLZXFMQ
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The high energy of support from JAY-Z balances with Beyoncé’s calm guidance in making for an interesting dynamic in Megan’s mentorship. It’s a mix of being motivated and empowered that keeps her positive and strong. Their impact on her is, therefore, very evident, right from the growth in her career to her personal development.
These interactions further underline the importance of mentorship in the music industry. For new artists, a JAY-Z or Beyoncé can make all the difference by providing inspiration and guidance. This way, mentorship impacts not only career growth but also personal development and perseverance. Megan shares a heartfelt account of her meetings with JAY-Z and Beyoncé. This would not be for stressing the impact that such great people have had on her life. Still, it certainly will inspire everyone that supportive and balanced mentorship is essential within the entertainment industry.
