Megan Thee Stallion Explains How "HISS" Single Helped Her Battle Depression

  

Boston, Massachusetts – May 26, 2024 Megan Thee Stallion delivered a powerful performance at the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival, leaving fans in awe at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Behind the scenes, however, the rapper has been navigating a turbulent journey, marked by personal and professional challenges. In a recent profile with L’OFFICIEL, Megan opened up about how her single "HISS" played a crucial role in overcoming a period of depression.

The rapper, whose real name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, rose to fame amid a highly publicized legal battle with fellow artist Tory Lanez. The legal proceedings, which culminated in Lanez receiving jail time, subjected Megan to intense scrutiny and criticism, impacting her self-esteem. She revealed feeling ostracized by the music industry during this time. "I felt so awful every day," she confessed. "It was such a hard place to get out of. I don’t even want to care who hates me, really. What I should be focusing on is the love that I do receive."

Megan emphasized that this challenging period taught her resilience. "That’s what I’m trying to get better about now," she said. "Everything is not going to be great all the time. If I’m going to be here for the cheers, I got to be here for the boos."

### "HISS" and Its Impact

Music, a constant in Megan's life, became her solace. Amidst the chaos, she released "HISS," a diss track aimed at Nicki Minaj, which quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This single marked her third number-one hit and her first as a solo artist, providing a much-needed boost to her confidence .

"It felt good to finally be able to just talk my talk because I was in a place where I was so down, and I didn’t want to do anything to disrupt any kind of peace," Megan explained. She shared that the success of "HISS" was unexpected but profoundly validating. "I absolutely did not know it was going to do all of that. It felt like everybody was kicking me when I was down," she said.

The release of "HISS" was not just a musical triumph but a personal victory for Megan, proving her resilience and talent to both critics and herself. As she continues to navigate the highs and lows of her career, Megan Thee Stallion remains a testament to the power of music in overcoming adversity.