Megan Thee Stallion's 'MEGAN' Album Under Scrutiny: 30 Million Streams Removed Amid Bot Claims
Late last month marked the highly anticipated release of Megan Thee Stallion's latest album, titled "Megan."
The Texas-born artist's fans eagerly embraced the album, which features collaborations with GloRilla and Victoria Monet.
However, recent reports surfaced claiming that over 30 million streams of the album on Spotify were removed due to suspected bot-like activity. The exact reason for this removal has not been officially confirmed by the streaming platform.
Megan Thee Stallion Faces Backlash Over Alleged Bot Use on 'MEGAN' Album Streams:
Megan Thee Stallion’s album “MEGAN” loses 30 million streams on Spotify due to alleged botting, repositioning her to #30 on Global Spotify pic.twitter.com/TT4qAsL1pP
— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) July 7, 2024
This development has sparked a divided reaction among social media users.
While many have come to Megan's defense, arguing that she likely had no involvement in any botting activities, others have drawn connections to her previous lyrics, such as those referencing bots instead of fans in her song "Hiss."
Notably, supporters of Nicki Minaj and Tory Lanez have been vocal in their criticism of Megan following these allegations.
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As of now, Megan Thee Stallion has not publicly addressed the botting accusations.
Despite the controversy, she seems undeterred and continues to focus on her music career and other ventures.
Recently, she took to Instagram to announce the upcoming European leg of her "Hot Girl Summer" tour, where she will be joined by Ms Banks.
Additionally, Megan has been teasing fans with hints about non-musical projects, including a twerk-out video and her own brand of tequila.
Although details about these ventures have yet to be finalized, Megan first introduced her tequila brand to fans in May, promising its imminent launch.
Despite the challenges posed by the streaming controversy, Megan Thee Stallion remains a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, known for her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
Fans eagerly await her next moves as she navigates through both the successes and setbacks of her burgeoning career.