One social media influencer is catching warmth after a now-viral interview with Megan Thee Stallion didn’t go over effectively with followers. Hannah Berner, a well known comic and podcast host, bought somewhat too carried away after assembly the “Savage” artist, and now she’s strolling again her feedback and apologizing to Meg.
It began when Berner and TV character Paige DeSorbo had been slated to interview stars on the pink carpet for Self-importance Honest’s Oscars after get together. There, Megan — actual identify Megan Pete — joined the 2 girls for what was speculated to be knowledgeable and fast interview. However as soon as DeSorbo started praising the rapper’s music, Berner bought carried away.
“I begin my day with you and solely you,” DeSorbo advised Meg about her music. And that’s when Berner added “No, your music has actually made me need— after I wish to struggle somebody, I take heed to your music.” She continued, saying, “When persons are speaking sh*t, I’m going, ‘Activate Megan Thee Stallion!’”
On the floor, Berner’s feedback appeared harmless, however followers of Megan had been past confused. On TikTok, @crystallerae, wrote “Megan by no means raps about preventing lol.” One other person, @karatherunner, wrote “Meg dealt with this so effectively. The micro aggressions had been loopy.”
And let’s not neglect, Megan has been vocal about her previous historical past with violence. In 2020, she was shot by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez in an incident she says nonetheless impacts her 5 years later. Through the pink carpet interview, Megan tried to pivot to a extra constructive word saying, “You wish to throw that preventing sh*t out the window, and also you wish to get cute and be a nasty b***h.”
After the awkward and overly emotional pink carpet interview, many introduced the matter to Berner’s consideration, which finally led to her apologizing to the rapper through Instagram. “Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine,” she began. “I like her music and it’s my go to every time I want to spice up my confidence earlier than a present. Trying again on the interview, I want I used some other phrase besides ‘struggle’ to explain how her songs influence me.”
Berner continued, “It was a careless alternative of phrases and although there was no unwell intent, I acknowledge and acknowledge that what I mentioned has a deeper that means and I’m so sorry to Megan. I admire everybody who introduced this to my consideration.”
Megan hasn’t responded to the viral interview or Berner’s apology.