It's safe to say everyone loves Megan Thee Stallion -- including Nicki Minaj.
Last year, the Houston singer, whose given name is Megan Pete, dropped her No. 1 single, "Hot Girl Summer," with Minaj. Now, in Variety's latest Young Hollywood Issue, Minaj applauds Megan for staying on top of her education studies at Texas Southern University as she also stays on top of the music charts.
"One of my favorite things about Meg is her desire to further her education," Minaj told the magazine.
MORE: Rapper Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot and required surgery"It's so important for women to feel inspired to achieve goals outside of social media, where the focus is usually placed on their bodies or who they're dating at the time," she continued. "Women are more than just baby mamas, and we can continue to prove that by being goal-oriented, bettering ourselves, and being independent. Megan is the perfect example that we can have fun and be smart at the same time."
Megan Thee Stallion has another powerful female music influence in her life as well. Earlier this year, she shared her chart-topping "Savage" anthem with fellow Houston native Beyoncé.
The two built a friendship since meeting at Jay-Z's New Year's Eve party.
"In the first five minutes of the conversation, I felt like I've been knowing her all my life," Megan told Variety. "She treated me like family, and now I feel like I am family. We talk all the time."
MORE: Megan Thee Stallion on her alter egos Tina Snow, Hot Girl Meg and SugaAs Megan continues to build a relationship with the music industry's most prominent artists, there's always room for more. This Friday, Megan and Cardi B will release their upcoming collaboration, "WAP."
