Megan Thee Stallion Hopes To Capitalize On "Hot Girl Summer" Phrase

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Another popular saying, another attempt to trademark it. Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer" slogan has become its own viral sensation, and the rapper is reportedly making sure that she owns the phrase. The leader of the "Hot Girls" has been sharing how people can have their own "Hot Girl Summer," and it has become so popular that the fellas have come up with a City Boys movement of their own. Earlier this month, a fan on Twitter advised Megan that she should look into trademarking her slogan, and the rapper shared that "it’s been in the process."

Billboard claims that they've confirmed "Hot Girl Summer" is close to being trademarked by Thee Stallion, just in time for the rapper to release her forthcoming anthem that will reportedly share the same name. Megan shared a snippet of the track on social media and although it has yet to be released, it's already trending on Apple Music. Hopefully, Megan can secure that trademark because there are major, big-time brands using the catchphrase in strategic marketing to promote their sales, specials, and events.

In case you missed it, Megan shared the definition of her slogan by saying, "Being a Hot Girl is about being unapologetically YOU, having fun, being confident, living YOUR truth , being the life of the party etc." Meanwhile, we previously reported that Cardi B's attempt to trademark her signature "Okurr" saying was denied, as U.S. Patent and Trademark officials stated that her slogan is a "widely-used commonplace expression."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.