Bustle Exclusive
From creating her own label to starring in an iconic Pepsi ad, the rapper reigns supreme.
She has aremix on Paris Hiltons new album and is hosting MTVs Video Music Awards on Sept. 11.
Shell even be reigning over Sunday Night Football.
The rapper stars as Empress Megan inPepsisGladiator II-themed ad, which dropped on Sept. 3.
It looked like a whole movie production, Megan tells Bustle.
I said, Who am I kidding?
What am I doing today?Am I in the movie?
Below, she teases behind-the-scenes details, the upcoming VMAs, and her fashion philosophy.
Being in a Pepsi commercial is a major milestone for a lot of music artists.
Looking back, whats been your favorite ad?
Definitely the one with P!nk, Beyonce, and Britney Spears.
Everybody looks so beautiful.
That one was also gladiator-themed.
You also put your own spin on Queen’s We Will Rock You.
Can you walk me through how you created your own version?
Basically, Pepsi told me what they wanted me to do.
I called my producer, went in the studio that day and knocked it out.
I didn’t want to overthink it.
I didn’t want to make it not fun.
And they loved it.
What is your favorite memory from filming the ad?
Definitely working with the director, [Jake Scott].
I was so comfortable.
I had my girls with me.
Learning choreography right there on set was just a fun experience.
Did you get to interact a lot with your co-stars?
We were literally talking like wed always known each other.
2024 has been a big year for women in music.
Who else are you loving?
Obviously the answer is gonna have to be Beyonce.
She’s so versatile.
Like, whatcan’tshe do?
What would you say is the song of summer?
It’s only right.
I haven’t been to a party and not heard the song.
You’re going to host the VMAs soon.
What can viewers expect?
Just a whole lot of hot girl sh*t. It will be nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Our readers reallylove your style.
Can you give me an example of a time when you had to advocate for your fashion choices?
Why is she always naked?
Why did she always show her butt?
Well, baby, I love my body.
I work very hard for my body.
All of my outfits cause a disruption.
The things I wear make me feel good, confident, and strong.
At this point, that’s something I don’t argue [about] on the internet.
Tell me about your outfit for the Pepsi ad.
They wanted me to be a hot girl gladiator, and that’s what we definitely served.
Leg, body, the hair, the crown.
Did you get to keep your costume?
My shoes were custom-made, but I definitely saw my shoes around my house the other day.
I’m trying to figure out when I can wear it again.
Have you heard of thevery demure, very mindfulmeme?
I’m curious what you think of it, because it seems like the opposite of your aesthetic.
I definitely am very cutesy.
I’m very mindful, but I don’t really think anything about me is demure.
I’m very bold, I’m very out there.
I’m very hot girl.
I’m very delusional.
Besides hot girl summer, what other social media trend represents your personality?
Deluluis the best choice, like when you know something is a little off, but it’s fun.
Let’s just do it.
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
