The Houston-born powerhouse Megan Thee Stallion came tearing onto the main stage with more heat than it takes to light up the entire valley, bringing raw energy, surprise legends, and just a hint of side-eye insolence in a set that had people humming until it was suddenly brought to an end to make way for Post Malone.
Megan did not waste any time diving into it, and Just minutes into her set, she changed gears from hype to history by bringing out none other than Queen Latifah. "Yes, Queen Latifah." The legendary broadcaster appeared onstage in time for Megan's "Plan B" to perform her 1993 classic "U.N.I.T.Y.," a moment that elicited a shockwave of memories and grant from the crowd. Megan signified more than bars and beats; her set was about women claiming their space today and yesterday.
The performance was full of swagger, the mindset fans expect from Megan, but this wasn't a greatest-hits display. She previewed brand-new music, giving the audience a taste of what's to come for the Hot Girl Captain. The beats were bold, and the lyrics were sharp. What was her conviction? Calm.
But the party ended unexpectedly as things were hitting a fresh peak. They cut Megan short in the middle of her moment to make way for Post Malone. After all that heat, the music ended, and Megan's reign was briefly interrupted so the next act could take the stage. Fans were unhappy, and a coordinated wail rumbling across the Internet was heard enough to hop off the Coachella Ferris wheel.
Even so, and despite the early conclusion curtain, Megan made her mark. Her concert was fearless, female-forward, and full of flair. And though it may have finished sooner than expected, it was long enough to show everyone again why she's one of the most magnetic forces in the game.
If this were simply a preview of what's to come with her new music, the world would be officially on notice. Megan Thee Stallion might've been cut off, but it certainly was not cut down.
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