It was the link-up we all wanted to see. In the spring of 2024, when the bass from "Wanna Be" first hit the airwaves, it felt like a shift in the atmosphere. You had GloRilla, the Memphis firecracker with the gravelly voice, and Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston hottie who had already conquered the world twice over. They weren't just making a song; they were making a statement. It was Southern rap royalty joining forces, and for a minute there, it looked like the healthiest friendship in the industry.
They were everywhere. They were dancing on TikTok, performing at the BET Awards, and eventually hitting the road together for the massive "Hot Girl Summer Tour." They even went on Instagram's Close Friends Only podcast and joked about how they first met. GloRilla admitted she thought Megan was "standoffish" at first because she was shy, while Meg said she wasn't sure if Glo's "turnt" energy was just for the internet or if it was real. They called each other cousins. It was wholesome.
But honestly, the music industry is a messy place. By late 2025, the narrative shifted from "dynamic duo" to "discreet beef." If you’ve been following the breadcrumbs on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, you know things got weird fast. Between accidental Instagram stories featuring Tory Lanez tracks and stylists throwing shade, the bond between Big Glo and the Hottie-in-Chief has become a case study in how quickly things can go left.
The "Wanna Be" Peak and the $40 Million Tour
To understand why the current tension hurts so much for fans, you have to look at how high they started. When "Wanna Be" dropped in April 2024, it was an instant smash. It debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. People were obsessed with the Soulja Boy "Pretty Boy Swag" sample and the way their two distinct flows played off each other.
Then came the tour. Megan brought GloRilla along for the North American leg of the Hot Girl Summer Tour, which eventually grossed over $40 million. That is a lot of money and a lot of time spent together on tour buses and in dressing rooms. For a while, they were the blueprint for female rap collaborations. No competition, just vibes. Megan even popped up on "How I Look" from Glo’s album Glorious, proving that the creative chemistry was still there.
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That Tory Lanez Song Incident
The first real crack in the armor showed up in May 2025. It was one of those "did she really just do that?" moments. GloRilla posted a quote to her Instagram Story about being grateful, which is standard rapper behavior. The problem? The background music was "Y.D.L.R." by Tory Lanez.
If you know anything about Megan, you know that’s a non-negotiable. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan in 2020. Using his music is generally seen as a massive "middle finger" to Megan.
The internet went into a tailspin. Fans noticed the two stopped following each other on Instagram within hours. Megan reportedly deleted birthday posts dedicated to Glo. It looked like the end. But then, GloRilla jumped on X to clear the air. "Ion internet s--- and I don't do mess! It was an innocent repost yall bsn," she wrote. Basically, she was saying she didn't even realize what song was playing. They followed each other back, and the world breathed a sigh of relief. But things were never quite the same after that.
The Stylist Wars and the "Outsold" Tweet
Fast forward to October 2025, and the drama evolved into something much more calculated. It wasn't about music anymore; it was about the "camp."
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GloRilla started working with EJ King, a celebrity stylist who used to work with Megan. This is a classic industry "no-no" that usually signals a shift in loyalty. When Glo showed up to a basketball game with EJ to support her boyfriend, Brandon Ingram, the "Hotties" (Megan’s fans) were already on high alert.
Then, the "Stylist Wars" began:
- Kellon Deryck, Megan's longtime hairstylist, took a jab at EJ King online.
- Barbie the Hair God, Glo’s stylist, fired back by calling Megan’s fans "weird."
- The Liking Spree: This was the smoking gun. GloRilla allegedly liked a tweet that claimed she was "outselling" Megan.
For context, GloRilla’s album Glorious debuted with 69,000 units, while Megan’s self-titled project Megan did 64,000. In the world of rap, numbers are everything. Liking a tweet that celebrates your success at the expense of your friend's is a loud declaration. It’s not "innocent" like a song repost; it’s a choice.
Is "March" a Diss Track?
In December 2025, GloRilla dropped the song "March," and the lyrics had everyone squinting. She didn't name names—she’s too smart for that—but the bars about people being jealous and "switching up" felt pointed. On top of that, GloRilla made a surprise appearance at a Chris Brown concert around the same time. Considering Chris Brown’s history and his vocal support of Tory Lanez, this felt like another strategic move to distance herself from Megan’s circle.
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Megan, for her part, has stayed mostly silent. She’s been focusing on her legal battles with bloggers and her own new music. But the silence speaks volumes. The days of them cackling on podcasts together seem like a lifetime ago.
Why This Matters for Female Rap
It’s easy to dismiss this as just "celebrity drama," but it’s bigger than that. For years, the industry has been criticized for only allowing one "Queen" at a time. When Megan and GloRilla teamed up, it felt like they were breaking that curse. They proved that two women could dominate the charts and the stage simultaneously without tearing each other down.
Seeing that bond dissolve over stylists and chart positions is a bummer. It reinforces the idea that the industry is built on competition rather than community. There’s enough room for everyone, but sometimes the people around the artists—the stylists, the managers, the overzealous fans—create a toxic environment that makes friendship impossible.
What to Watch for Next
If you're trying to figure out if the beef is permanent, keep an eye on these three things:
- Festival Season 2026: Both artists are staples on the festival circuit. If they are booked for the same shows but have strict "no-contact" riders, we’ll know the bridge is burned.
- The "March" Remix: If a known Megan "enemy" hops on the remix of Glo's latest track, it's officially war.
- Award Show Seating: Watch the Grammys and the BET Awards. If they aren't sitting in the same row or acknowledging each other during speeches, the "cousin" era is officially over.
The best thing fans can do is keep streaming both. You don't have to pick a side. You can appreciate Megan’s technical skill and GloRilla’s raw energy at the same time. The music is great regardless of who is following who on Instagram.
Check out GloRilla's Glorious and Megan’s Megan: Act II to see how their styles have evolved since the "Wanna Be" era. Both albums show two artists at the top of their game, even if they aren't playing on the same team anymore.