Megan Thee Stallion Receives Praise From Maxine Waters In Letter About Black Women

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The congresswoman thanked the rapper for her "New York Times" op-ed piece.

There have been plenty of accomplishments for Megan Thee Stallion throughout her career, but this one was especially exceptional for the Houston rapper. There are many politicians who are fans of rap and hip hop artists, whether it be for their music or their efforts outside of the industry, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters has taken notice of the Houston Hottie.

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Megan Thee Stallion shared a photo of a letter she received Rep. Maxine Waters where the congresswoman praised the rapper for her recent op-ed piece for the New York Times. "I can't thank you enough for bringing much needed attention to the plight of Black women, not just here in the United States - but everywhere," Waters wrote.

"While we are too often overlooked, there is no doubt that Black women are a glue for our families and communities," Waters added. "And a crucial part of the fabric of this country."

"One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congress Woman @repmaxinewaters," Megan wrote in the caption to her post. "I am so honored to be recognized by such an amazing woman and I promise to keep using my voice and encourage others to use theirs." After sharing the letter, Meg jumped back into twerking action as she uploaded another video showing that her knees are still as strong as ever. Check out the posts from the Grammy-nominated rapper below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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