Megan Thee Stallion recently had a candid conversation with good friend and fellow rapper GloRilla on Instagram’s “Close Friends Only” podcast, where they delved into their shared admiration for Beyoncé, their social media habits, and their personal experiences. The episode offered fans an intimate look into their friendship and their experiences with the global icon.
During the podcast, Megan Thee Stallion, 29, made a playful request to Beyoncé, 42. “Beyoncé, if you have a Close Friends, could you please put me and Glo in it?” Megan asked with a mix of humor and hope. GloRilla, 25, echoed the request with enthusiasm, saying, “Please!”
GloRilla, who revealed she has Beyoncé in her own Close Friends circle, added with a laugh, “Shawty delusional as f—! I know she never gonna see it, but I got her in my Close Friends.” Megan jokingly responded, calling GloRilla’s belief “delulu,” a playful nod to the notion that Beyoncé might not notice the request.
The discussion quickly turned to the duo’s shared respect and awe for Beyoncé. GloRilla reminisced about her first encounters with the music superstar. “I be getting so scared. I met her twice and, bitch, every time I feel like I leave my body and go to heaven,” GloRilla said, her admiration evident. “I’m literally obsessed with Beyoncé.”
Megan Thee Stallion also reflected on her interactions with Beyoncé, noting, “Talking about Beyoncé still makes me nervous. Beyoncé is really, like… Beyoncé. Your mama named you Beyoncé ‘cause she knew you were finna be that girl.” Megan, who collaborated with Beyoncé on the 2020 “Savage” remix, couldn’t pinpoint their first meeting but shared her ongoing awe. “I don’t know, I just love Beyoncé… When was the first time I ever met her? I can’t even tell you the first time because I just feel like I’m so cool now because I’ve seen Beyoncé a few times.”
Both rappers have had memorable experiences with Beyoncé. Megan Thee Stallion’s collaboration on the “Savage” remix earned her two of her first three Grammy Awards and contributed to Beyoncé becoming the top Grammy winner of all time with her 28th win.
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Meanwhile, GloRilla’s encounters with Beyoncé occurred during the 2023 Grammys and the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Reflecting on their meeting at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, GloRilla recounted, “I was like, ‘Oh s—!’ I was kinda scared. They had asked can I talk to Beyoncé, and she let me in her room. I was like, ‘Ahhhh!’ And she always be so nice to me. I feel like she love me just as much as I love her. For real!”
Their admiration for Beyoncé was matched by their playful banter about social media. Megan shared her Instagram explore page includes “sharks, pasta, and wigs,” while GloRilla admitted she occasionally posts about her interests to capture attention, saying, “Oh, yeah I be doing that!” Megan also revealed that her best friend uses the Close Friends feature strategically to get a guy’s attention.
The podcast episode underscored the strong bond between Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla, further highlighted by Megan’s heartfelt birthday wishes for GloRilla. Following their joint Hot Girl Summer tour, Megan posted a birthday tribute on Instagram, saying, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THEE THICKEST ALIVEEEE🔥🔥🔥🔥. I can’t believe I don’t see you every single day anymore, it feels weird 😂😂😂. I miss you, I love you, I hope you take a shot for me on Jamaica lol. I thank God for another year with you on the planet 💙 @glorillapimp.”
As Megan and GloRilla continue to celebrate their achievements and cherished moments, their mutual respect for Beyoncé and their genuine friendship remain central to their public personas. The podcast episode offered fans a unique glimpse into their world, blending humor, admiration, and heartfelt connections.
