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How tall is Megan Thee Stallion? ‘Savage’ singer’s height inspired her stage name

Megan Thee Stallion's height is one of the most striking features about her and she owns it with pride

Real Name	Megan Jovon Ruth Pete
Date of Birth	15 February 1995
Age	28 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	San Antonio, Texas
Height	(5 ft 10 in (178 cm) approx
Weight	76 kg (168 lbs)  approx
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Net Worth	$14 million
Partner	Pardison Fontaine

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: American Rapper Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known by her stage name Megan Thee Stallion, is much taller than the average American woman, standing proud at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). The 28-year-old is not only famous for her music but also for her tall stature. 

Stallion reportedly first got fame through her videos on Instagram. However, eventually, she began creating her own songs and, in 2018, she released her first hit single titled 'Big Ole' Freak'.

Since then there has been no looking back for the rapper, who has worked with popular names in the industry such as Beyonce, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj.

How tall is Megan Thee Stallion in heels?

Megan Three Stallion’s height is notably enviable, even more so when she wears heels. When someone once tried to criticize her tall stature, she fired back, saying, “5’10 and taller in my heels... what abt it?”

Another time, the rapper added, “Y’all be thinking y’all insulting me by calling me tall b***h I been tall all my life and still get any man I want.”

Megan Thee Stallion’s height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), as compared to the female average of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm), increases even more in heels. Depending on the size of the heels, it could increase by about 3 to 4 inches as she is not hesitant to show off how tall she is.

In fact, the origin of the stage name Meghan Thee Stallion was people's obsession with her height, with many considering her to be quite tall.

Megan Thee Stallion's Life and Legacy

Megan Stallion's music is known for elements of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, and her lyrics often focus on empowering women, sexuality, and self-confidence. In an interview she opened about her life and legacy. 

“I want to be recognized as more than an artist,” she said. “I want to be respected as an entrepreneur and philanthropist that used her resources to open doors for women, set a positive example for others and make the world a better place.”

Of the legacy she hopes to continue creating for herself, Megan says it’s most important to be remembered as a woman of integrity. She added, “It’s still very early in my career, but when it’s all said and done, I want to be known as someone that put her heart into everything and stayed true to herself."

Further Stallion said, "I’ve been disciplined and committed to working out on a regular basis and investing in my health."

Megan Thee Stallion's Early life

Megan was born on February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas. As per PopBuzz her ethnicity is African-American. At the age of 14, Stallion started penning raps. When she finally demonstrated her rapping abilities to her mother Holly Thomas at the age of 18, she insisted that she wait until she was 21 to pursue rapping professionally.

Her mother said that given her young age, her songs were too sexually provocative. 2013 saw Stallion graduate from Pearland High School. During her first year of high school, her father, (Joseph Pete Jr) died.

During her time at Prairie View A&M University, Stallion started posting videos of herself freestyling on social media in 2013. She gained more exposure and a  larger online following after a video of her competing against men in a "cypher" went viral.

After taking a break from school, she returned to Texas Southern University, where she completed her studies and earned a Bachelor of Science in health administration on December 11, 2021.

Exploring Stallion's height in her career

Megan Thee Stallion's audacious and self-assured performance in her early musical endeavours won her praise and reputation in the music industry in a short amount of time.

In 2013, she dropped her debut mixtape, 'Rich Ratchet,' and in 2014, she released her first extended play (EP), 'Make It Hot.' These early efforts demonstrated her versatility as a musician and her capacity to incorporate pop, R&B, and hip-hop into her songs.

The release of 'Stalli (Freestyle),' Megan Thee Stallion's first big hit, marked the beginning of her ascent to prominence. The song became well-known very quickly, making Megan a rising star in the music business and drawing the interest of many industry insiders.

Megan's distinct style and confidence were evident in the song's catchy hook and confident delivery.

She worked with a number of well-known musicians and producers, including Cardi B, DaBaby, and Ty Dolla $ign, among others. 

Stallion cemented her position in the music industry when she signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment, a big record company, in 2020. Megan was able to advance her career by releasing her debut studio album, 'Good News,'later that year with the support of a major label.

Stallion's 'Tina Snow' is the second extended play which was released on June 8, 2018, by 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. It features the single 'Big Ole Freak', her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.

While 'Suga' is the third extended play by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on March 6, 2020, by 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. It features guest appearances from Kehlani and Gunna.

Stallion's music has performed exceptionally well on the charts, with many of her singles and albums reaching the top of the charts and remaining there for several weeks. 

Interesting facts about Megan Thee Stallion 

Some of the interesting facts about the Houstan Rapper are listed below.

1. Stallion is a huge fan of horror films and even wants to produce them. As per Billboard she said, "I love scary movies! My favorite scary movie has to be Evil Dead, the two from the 80s and I like the 2000s version.”

2. Stallion actually had a childhood dream of being a plastic surgeon, however she never said why she decided on that particular career.

3.Stallion and Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner’s former best friend, have had become friends which came to the notice when the rap novice shocked fans over the summer of 2019.

4. Megan Thee Stallion spread her wings with entrepreneurial ventures by launching her own jewelry line called “Thee Savage.” The collection features unique and stylish pieces that reflect her personal style and aesthetic. 

Achievements and Honors during Stallion's career

Megan Thee Stallion has performed well on the charts and has been nominated and won multiple awards, securing her position as one of the most talented and accomplished musicians in the business.

She has received multiple award nominations and wins, including several from the BET, Grammy, and Billboard Music Awards.

Her hits 'Cash Shit' and 'Hot Girl Summer', (Stallion's creation which is regarded as pinnacle of GenZ slang as per USA Today) were nominated for multiple awards; the former was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award and a 2019 Soul Train Music Award, as well as a 2020 NME Award.

Her breakthrough track 'Savage (Remix)' received nominations for three MTV Video Music Awards and three Grammy Awards in 2020. The song 'WAP' by Cardi B, which she won an American Music Award for, also included her.

In 2021, she won Grammys for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for 'Savage (Remix)'. She also won Best New Artist in the same year. 

Is Megan Thee Stallion Single? 

Megan Thee Stallion confirmed in an Instagram Live of February 2021 that she was dating rapper Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine or simply known as Pardison Fontaine. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 27, the two made their red carpet debut as a couple, months after they had officially confirmed their relationship.

Megan addressed online critics as she confirmed their relationship. “I didn’t like what they was trying to say about Pardi,” Megan told her fans, before sharing their relationship status. "Cause he is so calm and so sweet and very protective. That’s my boo and I really like him.” Later, she officially confirmed the relationship: “I never said hot girls can't have boyfriends,” adding, “Yeah, he my boyfriend.”

Fontaine then told Megan Thee Stallion a few specifics of his Valentine's Day. A personalised lunch with a menu that said, "Pardi with a Hottie," seemed to be part of their day.

The two seemed to go to their special lunch date on a private jet decorated with Valentine's Day roses, as per Elle. However, Megan dropped new music in 2023 that seemed to reveal their breakup shortly after and made references to Fontaine's infidelity. 

Megan Thee Stallion’s stage name came from her height

In 2017, the rapper, whose real name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, told Houstonia Mag, “Since I was younger, probably about 15 or 16, I’ve always had the same body. Older guys would always be like, 'Oh, you a stallion'.”

The ‘Sweetest Pie’ singer went on to reveal, “So I finally had to ask like, is that a good thing? Everybody pretty much took it and ran with it, and then I put it as my main name on Twitter, and ever since then everybody’s just been calling me Stallion.”

Megan Thee Stallion promotes body-positivity

Stallion disclosed to Allure in 2019, “All my life my parents have always told me, ‘Oh, Megan, you're so awesome’ or ‘Oh, Megan, you look so good.’ They put that confidence in me and they made me feel good about myself."

She added, “There was nothing that I ever wanted to change about myself. I feel like all girls should feel like that — super confident about themselves. I don't know if nobody told them that they look good as hell when they were growing up.”

“I want to make everybody feel like how my parents made me feel,” the Houston rapper asserted.

Has Megan Thee Stallion had Plastic Surgery?

In 2019, Rapper  opened up about plastic surgery rumors that have been circulating online since many of her fans believe Stallion got surgery as she has a curvaceous body, which many other celebrities get surgery to achieve.

However, During a Hot 97 interview, Stallion debunked the rumors revealing that despite all the specullations she has never been under the knife for plastic surgery.

The Houston rapper said, "In person, everybody is cool about it but on the internet they're like 'your boobs are fake, oh her body must be fake.'" However, she even revealed her thoughts on plastic surgery more generally, and doesn't think anything is wrong with women who seek plastic surgery, but she cleared that it's just not her thing.

Who inspired Megan Thee Stallion?

Stallion had a beautiful relationship with her mother, Holly Thomas whom she reportedly got the inspiration to become a rapper from. Thomas' stage name was Holly-Wood.

“I knew I wanted to be a rapper when I was, like, 5. My mom was a rapper,” she told ESSENCE a few years ago.

She continued, “I would go to the studio with her, and that definitely showed me I can do this, I wanna do this,” before adding, “I remember my first time ever listening to rappers like Pimp C and Biggie, and being like, ‘All this would sound super cool if a girl was saying it,’ so I gotta go do this.”

Earlier she even opened up about navigating her life since her mom lost her battle with brain cancer in 2019.

In an emotional interview, the 'Traumazine' artist tearfully shared about being an orphan. "At this point in my life, I realised that my mama was really driving the car for a long time," she mused.

"I didn't even have to think about too many things when mama was with me. I feel like it is just recently that it's clicking to me, like who can I ask anything to?"

She added, "When I'm going through something personal, I'm like, 'I just got to pray,' because I don't even know who I can ask. Who can I ask about this situation? And who do I trust?" she said while holding back her tears.

"When I would do something good, my mamma would say, 'Good job, that was good we did that,'" Stallion recalled, before breaking down in tears.