Megan Thee Stallion headlined the opening night of Lollapalooza on the T-Mobile stage with a standout set.
After a lengthy dramatic entrance of ethereal noises and heavy bass, Meg appeared on stage wearing a pink glittery bikini and pink boots. Her backup dancers also dressed in similar attire, matching the aesthetic of Meg.
The crowd, waiting in anticipation, burst into cheers as they pulled out their phones to capture Meg’s iconic entrance.
“We here! Again!” Meg shouted into the microphone before opening the show with her 2024 single “HISS.”
Meg’s voice brimmed with power and confidence, her flow smooth as she swiftly moved across the stage, captivating the audience.
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Meg followed “HISS” with “Ungrateful,” the energy of the crowd unwavering as she forcefully delivered bar after bar.
She unapologetically twerked to each song, the movement effortless with the crowd’s screams growing louder every time.
She performed “Thot Shit,” and each bar explosively landed over the beat, her voice unfaltering.
Halfway through Meg’s set, it started to rain, but that didn’t kill the vibe. The audience pulled out their ponchos and continued rapping along to each song, undeterred by the weather.
Meg’s performance of each song was hypnotic, with high energy and confidence.
She plays some of her biggest hits like “WAP” and “Body,” the crowd enthusiastically rapping along.
“If you been around since Tina Snow make some motherf—— noise,” Meg said to the crowd, before diving into “Freak Nasty.”
The bass of each song reverberated in each festival-goer’s chest, the beats strong under Meg’s voice as she easily raps through the song.
Towards the end of her set, Meg took a break from the music to show her support for presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
“Kamala said she wants a ceasefire,” Meg said. “Kamala said she supports women’s rights. Kamala said she’s tired of these high ass gas prices. Kamala said she’s for the people. Hotties for Harris goddammit.”
Meg also had a surprise visit from Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during her performance, who was also at Meg’s Chicago concert in May.
Meg played songs from all over her discography from her early Tina Snow era to her most recent album.
“I don’t care if you a O.G hottie, if you a new hottie or a brand new motherf—— hottie, I need everyone’s motherf—— hands up!” Meg shouted. “Welcome to the extended hot girl summer tour.”
Meg played “BOA” as her final song of the night, ending the night with the same power and confidence that she started it with.
