Megan Thee Stallion Sheds Skin in New Artwork, Shrugs Off AI Sex Tape Fiasco

The alternate cover for Megan Thee Statllion's upcoming eponymously named album.

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion sparked renewed interest in her upcoming album "Megan" by unveiling striking new artwork over the weekend.

The visuals depict her shedding her skin like a serpent, symbolizing themes of transformation and renewal, offering a fresh perspective on her musical journey. This follows a previous artwork reveal showing her emerging from a butterfly chrysalis, which garnered mixed reactions from fans online.

haha ok Meg good one but April 1st was two months ago now drop the real cover 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 come on jokes over 😭😭😭😭😭😭 why is this still up Meg I’m getting worried😰😓😔😣😣😟😟Meg? MEGGGG?? https://t.co/NgjDE0VuZN

— King Wow (@wowthatshiphop) June 3, 2024

Set for release on June 28 via her independent label, Hot Girl Productions, "Megan" is a significant milestone for the 29-year-old Houston native, marking her first full-length studio album under her own banner.

However, amid the excitement, Megan faced online harassment after a sex tape reportedly produced by AI went viral. Fans rallied behind her with the hashtag “WELOVEYOUMEGAN,” expressing solidarity and outrage at the attack.

In response, Megan addressed her assailants in a defiant tweet, condemning their actions and asserting her resilience. She wrote, "It’s really sick how y’all go out of the way to hurt me when you see me winning. Y’all going too far, Fake a$$ sh##. Just know today was your last day playing with me and I mean it."

The emotional toll of the cyber attack was evident during her recent performance at Tampa's Amalie Arena, where footage showed her visibly distraught while performing her hit track "Cobra."

Megan Thee Stallion gave an emotional performance during her show tonight in Tampa, Florida. This is after trolls tried to ruin the stars reputation by creating a false ai generated sex tape using her likeness.

Megan took to X on June 8th, seemingly denouncing the video,as fans… pic.twitter.com/whefa6CToC

— DJ Jay Erica (@DJJAYERICA) June 9, 2024

This latest ordeal adds to the challenges Megan has faced, including public scrutiny following the 2020 Tory Lanez shooting incident.

The anticipation for "Megan" has been steadily building, fueled by snake-themed singles like "Cobra," "Hiss," and the chart-topping "Boa." Collaborations with artists like Reneé Rapp for the upcoming "Mean Girls" movie and a remix featuring Cardi B have also contributed to the buzz surrounding the album.

In a recent interview with L'Officiel magazine, Megan discussed the album's thematic underpinnings, citing her fascination with snakes as symbols of renewal and spirituality. "We started with the snake because...snakes represent rebirth, spirituality," she explained. "I'm not really a person that's like, Oh my God, sunshine and just super bubbly, happy. I like darker things. I like things that are a little scary. I like things that are unique."