{"id":2093826,"date":"2026-08-14T18:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2093826"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:31:15","slug":"megan-thee-stallion-signs-distribution-partnership-with-interscope-records-act-iii-is-on-thee-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2093826","title":{"rendered":"Megan Thee Stallion Signs Distribution Partnership With Interscope Records: \u2018Act: III Is on Thee Way\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2211354122-e1775068304528.jpg?w=1024&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-content a-content--featured a-bb-pro-article-image-offsets a-bbpro-font-body-m a-dropcap\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<div class=\"trinityAudioPlaceholder\" dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmc-contextual-player\" data-pmc-adm-ad-id=\"10140328\">\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"connatix-contextual-player\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMegan Thee Stallion has joined the Interscope family. The Houston Hottie announced on Friday (Aug. 14) that she\u2019s inked a distribution partnership deal with Interscope Records and her Hot Girl Productions company. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMegan will maintain ownership of her masters and publishing while releasing future music independently through Hot Girl Productions with \u201cglobal distribution and strategic support\u201d from Interscope, according to a press release. <\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-align-items-center u-align-items-flex-start@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max u-width-710@desktop lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-margin-tb-1 u-margin-b-250@mobile-max u-margin-t-275@mobile-max u-margin-t-250@desktop u-margin-b-250@desktop u-margin-lr-n1@mobile-max lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-border-color-brand-secondary-dark lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-padding-tb-1  lrv-u-padding-tb-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-r-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-l-00@mobile-max u-grid-gap-18@desktop u-grid-gap-0@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-text-align-center lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 lrv-u-padding-a-050 u-padding-l-0625@mobile-max u-padding-b-0.375@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-brand-primary u-margin-t-n2@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-l-1@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-075@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl u-font-weight-800 u-letter-spacing-0179 u-line-height-normal lrv-u-color-grey-dark bb-pro-related-stories-label lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between  a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card  lrv-u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-width-191 u-width-150@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image   lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01-be-first-2026-cr-Harmonic-Public-Relations-BMSG-billboard-1800.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"BE:FIRST\" height width><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card__content  lrv-u-padding-l-150@desktop lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column lrv-u-justify-content-center\">\n<p><span class=\"c-span  lrv-u-display-none a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl lrv-a-font-secondary-s lrv-u-color-brand-primary lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-border-color-brand-primary lrv-u-padding-b-075\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"o_category \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"c_title \">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  c-title a-font-basic u-font-size-22@desktop u-font-size-16@mobile-max u-line-height-26px u-line-height-22px@mobile-max u-margin-b-0.625@mobile-max a-truncate-ellipsis-3line@desktop a-truncate-ellipsis-4line@mobile-max lrv-u-color-grey-dark lrv-u-color-grey-dark:hover\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tBE:FIRST Is Ready for the World: Inside the J-Pop Superstars&#8217; Long-Planned U.S. Breakthrough\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<p><time class=\"c-timestamp  lrv-u-display-none\" datetime=\"00:00-YY-DD-MM\"><\/p>\n<p><\/time><\/p>\n<ul class=\"o-article-byline \/\/ lrv-a-unstyle-list a-font-accent-m lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-word-spacing-n3px u-padding-t-0.875@desktop u-padding-t-00@mobile-max\">\n<li class=\"lrv-u-flex a-byline-color\">\n<div class=\"c-tagline  u-word-spacing-n3px a-children-link-color-black:hover a-truncate-ellipsis-2line\">\n\t\t<span>Jeff Benjamin<\/span>\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><time class=\"c-timestamp  \" datetime=\"00:00-YY-DD-MM\"><\/p>\n<p><\/time>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to create music on my terms while building a legacy that extends beyond the industry,\u201d Megan said in a statement. \u201cThis distribution partnership with Interscope allows me to stay true to my creative vision while also increasing my global reach. I\u2019m excited for this next chapter of growth and the expansion of my Hot Girl Productions empire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe 31-year-old rapper departs from Warner Music Group after signing an \u201cinnovative agreement\u201d with the label in February 2024. The unique partnership also allowed Megan to keep ownership of her masters and publishing while utilizing UMG\u2019s distribution and services ranging from music promotion to global marketing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMegan Thee Stallion isn\u2019t the first superstar to make the leap from WMG to Interscope this year, as Ed Sheeran joined Interscope in July.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cFrom the moment Megan emerged, it was clear she was a singular artist with an unmistakable voice and an extraordinary ability to shape culture on her own terms,\u201d said <strong>Steve Berman<\/strong>, who serves as the vice chairman of Interscope Capitol. \u201cShe has consistently redefined what it means to be a global superstar\u2014combining creative excellence, entrepreneurial vision and an uncompromising authenticity. We\u2019re honored to welcome Megan to the Interscope family and excited to partner with Roc Nation as we support her next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNew music from Megan Thee Stallion appears to be on the horizon, as she\u2019s continued to tease her upcoming <em>Act: III<\/em> album, which she said marks the return of her Tina Snow alter-ego. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI can\u2019t wait for this next chapter with my new Interscope family!! I\u2019m forever grateful!!! ACT III IS ON THEE WAY HOTTIES,\u201d she added on X. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HOT GIRL PRODUCTIONS \ud83e\udd1d\ud83c\udffe INTERSCOPE RECORDS\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>NEW LEVEL UNLOCKED. \ud83d\udd13<\/p>\n<p>Hotties I signed a distribution partnership with @Interscope !!!! Owning my masters &amp; publishing and maintaining my independence as an artist is always my priority! Everything I\u2019ve built has been about trusting\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/apoxO5cNuM<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TINA SNOW (@theestallion) August 14, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Houston Hottie\u2019s last album arrived in June 2024 with\u00a0<em>Megan<\/em>, which\u00a0debuted at No. 3\u00a0on the\u00a0Billboard 200\u00a0with 64,000 total album-equivalent units, according to Luminate. She didn\u2019t waste much time returning with the\u00a0<em>Act: II\u00a0<\/em>deluxe in October of the same year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tEarlier in August, Megan Thee Stallion banked her\u00a0first Diamond plaque\u00a0for her 2020 \u201cWAP\u201d collaboration with Cardi B. \u201cWOWW omg diamond sisterrr thank you for having me,\u201d she wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTo date, Megan has three No. 1 hits and 43 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. All three of her albums have peaked inside the Billboard 200\u2019s top five.<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2HpFicp.png\" alt=\"Billboard VIP Pass\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"piano-paywall\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bytes-tag-container pmc-bytes-tag\">\n<div id=\"310968626\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/megan-thee-stallion-signs-interscope-distribution\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2211354122-e1775068304528.jpg?w=1024&#8243;] Trending on Billboard Megan Thee Stallion has joined the Interscope family. The Houston Hottie announced on Friday (Aug. 14) that she\u2019s inked a distribution partnership deal with Interscope Records and her Hot Girl Productions company. Megan will maintain ownership of her masters and publishing while releasing future music independently through Hot Girl [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[48,226],"class_list":["post-2093826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-billboard-com","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2093826"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093826\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2093826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2093826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2093826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}