One year of ‘HISS’: Fans joke, ‘That Meganslaw line still haunts the Barbz to this day’

It has been precisely one year since Megan Thee Stallion released her hit song "HISS," which not only broke records but also rocked the rap scene in ways that Pop Base still tweets about it. In its first week, the song received a staggering 29.2 million streams, over 104,000 digital downloads, and a #1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its unquestionable influence. Fans praised the song's audacious lyrics and incisive disses, which solidified Megan's position as a hip-hop heavyweight and sparked several discussions.

But not everybody was applauding. Regarding "Megan’s Law," one specific line sparked debate and condemnation from some quarters. Fans' reactions to the statement went viral, with some even saying it 'haunts the Barbz' (Nicki Minaj's fan base). As one fan jokingly said in a tweet commemorating the song's anniversary,

"That Meganslaw line still haunts Barbz to this day."

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From breaking records to sparking memes, the legacy of Megan Thee Stallion’s “HISS” lives on a year later

In addition to boosting Megan's career, the publication of "HISS" caused an internet explosion of memes, jokes, and hit tweets, many of which are still being shared today. In typical Gen Z manner, fans have shown their love (and humor) through tweets that range from sincere admiration to light-hearted mocking of other musicians.

One tweet enthusiastically declared,

“SHE CHANGED RAP HISTORY WITH THIS ONE!,” a sentiment that many fans echoed over the past year.

Another tweet highlighted the track’s commercial success:

“Don’t forget platinum certified n debuted 1 on the global 200” accompanied by a GIF of a duck smoking a cigarette, because—why not? When it comes to internet humor, random always works.

Some fans didn’t hesitate to remind others of the impact “HISS” had on the industry.

“The song that ended Nicki Minaj’s career,” one tweet boldly stated, while others kept the playful trolling alive with comments like,

“They yelling free fall but it just made platinum 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭 took Nicki 50 yrs to get her number one.”

The barb-trading between fanbases is nothing new, but “HISS” seemingly ignited another round of these online showdowns.

A more pointed jab came in the form of,

“Made a certain granny go on a coke rant,” referencing the heated debates and discussions that swirled around the song’s release.

Another blunt tweet said,

“Ended pignika 😭😭😭,” a pun-packed reference to Nicki Minaj that fits right into the snarky, meme-heavy humor of Gen Z.

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Background: The Megan’s law controversy and Megan’s unapologetic persona

"HISS" wasn't without criticism, even with its success. Megan's allusion to "Megan’s Law," which requires the public broadcast of information about convicted sex offenders, in one specific song sparked a controversy. The phrase was deemed unpleasant and inappropriate by the victims' relatives, who also voiced their disapproval of the term's usage. The remark has remained a talking point, igniting further fan arguments and complaints, while Megan's side has been largely mute on the matter.

Nevertheless, Megan Thee Stallion has maintained her position as a major figure in the business in part because to her unrepentant attitude to her songs. Regardless of the ensuing controversy, "HISS" was a turning point in her career, demonstrating her skill as a lyricist and her willingness to take on daring subjects.