From Student Loans To Bitcoin, Megan Thee Stallion Talks Financial Literacy

Megan Thee Stallion learned the importance of financial literacy at a young age, so it's no surprise that rapper and soon-to-be college graduate is pushing lessons in Bitcoin.

As CashApp's newest spokesperson, the Hot Girl CEO, 26, wants to help her fans understand the world of finances, particularly cryptocurrency. In her second educational video as part of her partnership with the company, the rapper offered a lesson in Bitcoin 101 and she has the mobile payment app to thank for it. "I got [Bitcoin] after I downloaded the app," Meg told iHeartRadio. "It was a really simple experience, especially because Cash App lets you buy fractions of stock or cryptocurrency. I wanted to dip my toe in, and make sure I educated myself about the process."

If you follow the chart-topper on Instagram, you know the rapper is all about her coin, with multiple sponsorships and endorsement deals spread across her grid. To put it simply, Hot Girl Meg has always invested in her hustle — both aspirations for rapping and school. "My family always believed that getting an education and graduating from college is extremely important," she recalled, admitting the ways that she’s felt empowered by investing in herself and learning about finances. "When I was able to pay off my student loan, that was a huge moment for me, and I realized how important financial literacy is. You have to take the time and learn and educate yourself on the process, but once you do, you can have a lot of fun."

When it comes to taking on new forms of cryptocurrency, including the "creative and wild" world of NFTs, Meg is open and specifically cited Bitcoin as "an interesting way to diversify [her] investments," but recognized that navigating finances is something that everyone has to do using their own judgment. "Only you can decide if Bitcoin is a smart investment," she added.

For the time being, she's working on the follow-up to 2020’s Good News, which she’s deemed an "aggressive" return to form, and finishing her studies at Texas Southern University. She's set to graduate with a BA in healthcare administration this fall. "School has really kept me grounded," she said of balancing her education and fame but admitted there’s one key lesson she’s learned while achieving her dreams. "Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do. I always had two plan A’s: to go to college and to be a rapper," she explained. "I wouldn't let anyone tell me I couldn't do both. You have to believe in yourself and do not let doubt creep in. You can do it all."