Megan Thee Stallion is set to be the subject of a docuseries that will take a look at her life and rise to be one of the biggest stars in music today.
The documentary will be a multi-part series from director Nneka Onuorah, Time Studios, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
Ian Orefice, Loren Hammonds, Alexa Conway, and Mike Beck from Time Studios will executive produce the docuseries alongside Roc Nation’s Desiree Perez and Lori York and Onuorah.
Here’s the description, per Deadline:
Employing a mix of rare archival footage and fresh verité video, the untitled documentary will delve into the Houston native’s life, from her upbringing in Texas to key milestones in her career, and shed light on her multilayered personality. It will highlight Megan’s rise from viral freestyling phenom to cultural powerhouse and touch on how she overcame personal hurdles to thrive in her professional career.
Time Studios’ co-head of documentary, Loren Hammonds, said on the upcoming docuseries: “Millions of people are familiar with [Megan] as an entertainer, but this series will give her a chance to share her truth as never before. Her story is a powerful one, and the accomplishments that she continues to achieve are remarkable. We feel lucky to have this opportunity to capture her at a crucial moment in her life and career.”
Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez added, “Megan has quickly blossomed into one of the pre-eminent entertainers in the world, and it’s a testament to her perseverance, resilience and professionalism.” She continued, “Her journey is inspirational, and our hope is that this documentary will inspire viewers to stay the course and pursue their passions through the ups and downs.”
A network or streamer is not attached to the project as of yet.
This project is outside of the Netflix overall deal that the rapper has at Netflix. Announced last year, she will create and EP project at the streaming giant.
The Stallion currently appears on the judging panel for HBO Max’s ballroom competition series, Legendary and also had a guest-starring role on the NBC comedy series, Good Girls.
The three-time Grammy winner released her critically-acclaimed debut album, Good News, in 2020. The album includes two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits with the “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B. She also earned a bachelor of science degree in health administration from Texas Southern University in 2021.
The three-time Grammy winner released her critically-acclaimed debut album, Good News, last year. She nabbed two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits with the “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B, Her Grammy wins include including Best New Artist and she’s also won nine BET Awards. She recently earned a bachelor of science degree in health administration from Texas Southern University.
