Megan Thee Stallion Fans Condemn Remy Ma For "Scallywag" Remarks

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They were said in jest, but people were offended on behalf of their favorite rapper.

Instagram celebrity Brittany Renner's infamous moment with Megan Thee Stallion is once again the topic of conversation. Recently, Brittany was backstage at the Rolling Loud concert where she was snagging interviews with some of our favorite artists. She was excited when Megan stopped to speak with her, and she opened the conversation by saying, "The motherf*ckin' scallywag is in the motherf*ckin' building." Throughout the brief exchange, Brittany also referred to the rapper as "b*tch," a word that she used affectionately and not as an insult.

While critics thought it was unprofessional of Brittany to use such language, her fans noted that Brittany's display was all a part of her persona. The interaction was brought up on this week's episode of State of the Culture where Remy Ma shared that she wasn't bothered by the word "b*tch," but "scallywag" gave her pause.

"But, so look. Y'all know I'm mad literal, so I looked up the word scallywag," Remy said while laughing. "She kinda might've been right by calling her a scallywag...The definition of scallywag, it was saying something like someone who does bad things, or they do bad actions, but they're praised for it. They're known...it's a good thing. So, I'm like, Megan, she be talkin' that sh*t. Sh*ttin' on n*ggas, violatin' them or whatever, and that's why she's like, championed for that."

Although Remy's comments were made in jest, fans took to social media to air out their displeasure. Meanwhile, Dictionary.com defines "scallywag" as "a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal." Check out the State of the Culture moment, Brittany's clip, and a few reactions below.

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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.