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Megan Thee Stallion’s New Album Hit by 30 Million Stream Controversy, Fans Split Over Alleged Botting Scandal

Megan Thee Stallion‘s much-anticipated new album, “Megan,” has taken the music world by storm, delighting her loyal fanbase with features from stars like GloRilla and Victoria Monet. However, the celebration has hit a snag with reports from No Jumper claiming that Spotify removed 30 million streams due to “bot-like” activity. The exact reason for this drastic measure remains unconfirmed.

The news has ignited a fierce debate on social media. While many fans are rallying behind Megan, arguing she had no involvement in any botting schemes, others, including supporters of Nicki Minaj and Tory Lanez, are seizing the opportunity to criticize her. The controversy has even resurfaced some of Megan’s own lyrics from “Hiss,” where she references having bots instead of real fans.

Despite the swirling rumors, Megan has remained unbothered, focusing on her career and upcoming projects. She recently promoted the European leg of her “Hot Girl Summer” tour with Ms Banks on Instagram and teased new ventures, including a twerk-out video and her own tequila brand. Though a timeline for these projects is still under wraps, Megan gave fans a sneak peek at her tequila in May, promising its arrival “soon.”

In addition to her musical endeavors, Megan appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and celebrated her album release with a star-studded party. As the botting allegations continue to spark discussions, fans are eagerly awaiting her response.

What do you think about the reports of Megan Thee Stallion losing 30 million streams due to botting? How are you enjoying her latest album? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for the latest updates.

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