Megan Thee Stallion Encourages Vulnerability in Mental Health PSA

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals The Pressures of Stardom in New Mental Health Awareness campaign
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Megan Thee Stallion is revealing her personal vulnerability in a brand new psychological well being consciousness marketing campaign.

“I’ve at all times been instructed I gotta be sturdy. Thick-skinned, stiff higher lip. Robust as nails,” the three-time Grammy winner, 28, stated within the opening of the video, titled “Verify In On Your Associates,” which debuted through social media on Tuesday, September 26.

“However to be the whole lot for everyone… it wears on you,” she continued, whereas the partitions actually cracked round her. “‘Black don’t crack,’ they are saying. However it may. I can. All of us can.”

As her music “Anxiousness” performed within the background, Megan defined, “Y’all, it’s OK to not be OK. Attain out to a pal should you see them going by means of it. Regardless of who you might be, being susceptible is what makes us complete.”

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals The Pressures of Stardom in New Mental Health Awareness campaign
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The “Scorching Lady Summer time” rapper suggested her followers “to assist a pal with their psychological well being.” She additionally promoted her personal web site, BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com, which gives psychological well being sources.

Megan shot 5 psychological well being consciousness movies for Seize the Awkward.

“I obtained concerned with this marketing campaign as a result of I genuinely know what it looks like the place I don’t need to open up and I don’t need to discuss it and I don’t inform folks, ‘No, I don’t like this.’ ‘This has affected me this manner.’ ‘I’m unhappy.’ ‘I don’t need to try this,’” the Houston MC defined in a single clip.

She added, “I do know what it feels wish to be in your head and really feel like, ‘I can’t speak to anyone about this.’ ‘I don’t need anyone to know. ‘I’m embarrassed about how I really feel.’ ”

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals The Pressures of Stardom in New Mental Health Awareness campaign
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“So I simply need my Hotties to know, or anyone, however particularly my Hotties — I simply need my Hotties to know, like, let it out, inform anyone as a result of anyone does care,” Megan continued. “As a result of if that particular person cares, they’ll make your day 100% higher and serving to you’ll have made their day higher.”

Taraji P. Henson was among the many stars who complimented Megan as she posted three purple hearts on Instagram. Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles additionally responded. “Essential message Nice seeing you the opposite night time,” Knowles, 69, wrote, referring to Megan’s shock look at Beyoncé’s hometown Renaissance World Tour cease at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday, September 23 to carry out their 4-times platinum collaboration “Savage (Remix).”

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Megan Thee Stallion remains to be driving on a cloud after performing along with her idol, Queen Bey.

She posted a video of their efficiency on Instagram, and commented, “Y’all i’ve been ugly crying with my lace lifting all weekend lol i’ll by no means cease screaming about this second! I’ve cherished @beyonce MY WHOLE LIFE this implies EVERYTHING TO ME!!! I really like you thanks thanks thanks for the whole lot.”

In case you or somebody you recognize is considering suicide, name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.