Megan Thee Stallion, the chart-topping rapper, has announced her highly anticipated album, Megan: Act III, set for release in 2025. Following the success of her previous works, including Good News (2020) and Traumazine (2022), fans are eager to see what the Houston native has in store.
In a recent TikTok livestream on March 23, 2025, Megan shared her plans for the album, particularly regarding collaborations, expressing a desire to work with artists she admires and hasn’t collaborated with yet.
During the livestream, Megan revealed her criteria for features on Megan: Act III.
“I’m really just trying to figure out who do I want to do features with at this point in life,”
she stated.
“I only want to do features with people that… one, I haven’t done a feature with yet, and two, that I listen to on my own time — people that I actually, you know, fuck with.”
Among the artists mentioned was Doechii, a rising hip-hop star recently named Billboard’s Woman of the Year for 2025, whom Megan expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with.
Megan Thee Stallion has a history of successful collaborations, including her work with pop superstar Ariana Grande. In January 2021, the two artists teamed up on the remix of Ariana’s hit single “34+35 ” alongside Doja Cat. The collaboration was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and showcasing their ability to blend pop and rap seamlessly.
Musically, the remix was a triumph of collaboration. Grande’s sultry opening vocals set the stage, followed by Doja Cat’s playful second verse, with Megan entering midway through with a rap verse brimming with her signature confidence.
Her lyrics complemented the song’s cheeky tone while showcasing her distinctive style, adding a fresh dimension to the original. For Megan, this marked her first release of 2021 and her inaugural collaboration with Grande, while Doja Cat brought prior synergy with Grande from their work on “Motive” from the Positions album.
On January 13, Megan posted a silhouetted image on social media featuring herself and two mystery collaborators, their identities obscured by question marks. Fans quickly began speculating, and Megan Thee Stallion stoked the excitement by commenting with question marks of her own—a subtle hint at her involvement.
Though specific comments from Megan about working with Grande are unavailable, her broader approach to collaboration sheds light on her contribution. In a July 2024 interview on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Megan discussed her commitment to creative control and writing her own verses, emphasizing her dedication to authenticity.
This ethos likely shaped her verse on “34+35,” ensuring it reflected her unique voice while harmonizing with Grande and Doja Cat’s contributions. Coming off a banner year in 2020 with hits like “Savage” (featuring Beyoncé) and “WAP” (with Cardi B), Megan brought her momentum and versatility to the remix, aligning with her goal of delivering positive energy after a challenging period, as reflected in her debut album Good News.
In her recent interviews and social media posts as of April 25, 2025, Megan has focused on other potential collaborations, such as with Doechii, and has not mentioned Ariana in the context of her upcoming album. While fans might hope for another joint project given their history, no official plans have been confirmed.
The timing of the collaboration amplified its impact. For Megan, the remix followed a whirlwind 2020 that solidified her as a rap superstar, while Grande was riding the success of Positions. The inclusion of Doja Cat, another artist on the rise, made the track a convergence of talent at a peak moment.
This cross-genre partnership—merging Grande’s pop prowess with Megan’s rap dynamism—highlighted a growing trend of boundary-breaking collaborations, particularly among female artists, in an industry often marked by competition.
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