Megan Thee Stallion Clinches Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist at 2025 AMAs

28 May 2025

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Megan Thee Stallion continues her meteoric rise in the music industry by taking home the award for Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist at the 2025 American Music Awards, held this past Sunday at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. This marks her second win in the category since her first in 2021, further solidifying her as a dominant force in hip-hop.

Beating out tough competition from fellow nominees Doechii, GloRilla, Latto, and Sexyy Red, Megan’s victory was powered by the breakout success of her 2024 self-titled album MEGAN. The project debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread praise from both fans and critics for its raw lyricism and genre-defying production. One of the album’s biggest hits, “HISS,” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the top 10 for several weeks, earning Megan her second chart-topping single.

The 2025 AMAs were hosted by Jennifer Lopez, who brought energy and glamour to the star-studded event. Among the night’s most talked-about moments was Beyoncé’s history-making win in the country music category, taking home Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for her genre-blending project *Cowboy Carter*. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish emerged as the night’s biggest winner, walking away with seven trophies, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.

Megan’s acceptance speech was as powerful as her performance. She thanked her fans, her Houston roots, and her late mother for believing in her vision from the start. “This is for every woman who ever doubted herself, and for every girl watching who knows she’s more than enough,” she said. Her words resonated with the crowd, earning a standing ovation.

Beyond music, Megan has also become a significant cultural figure, known for her advocacy of mental health, body positivity, and female empowerment. In recent years, she has taken time to focus on personal growth and emerged with renewed focus, as seen in both her lyrics and public presence.

This award not only cements her current standing but also signals a broader shift in hip-hop’s landscape, one where female artists are commanding more respect, recognition, and commercial success than ever before. With her blend of confidence, lyrical skill, and authenticity, Megan Thee Stallion is not just riding the wave, she’s helping shape it.

As fans celebrate this well-deserved win, all eyes are now on what Megan will do next both in music and beyond. Whether it's more chart-topping hits, acting ventures, or expanding her philanthropic work, one thing is certain: Megan Thee Stallion isn’t slowing down any time soon.