“When nicki finds this…” - Netizens react as Megan Thee Stallion reportedly gives a shout-out to Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez

Megan Thee Stallion grabbed headlines again this week, not for a new track but for a shout‑out that had everyone doing a double‑take. During her annual gala, Meg paused mid‑speech to thank Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, prompting one cheeky spectator to quip on X: 

“When nicki finds this…”, a reference-packed jab at ongoing drama involving Nicki Minaj, Roc Nation, and their royal court. 

Megan Thee Stallion shouts out Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez during speech at her annual gala. https://t.co/xwVJMtUI4L

— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) July 17, 2025

The clip, showing Megan’s heartfelt praise and Perez smiling from the side, triggered a wave of reactions across Twitter, with fans and critics having a field day dissecting the moment.

Meghan Thee Stallion’s gala moment sends social media into a frenzy, and the Barbz are here for it

Fans didn’t waste a beat. Responses ranged from supportive to sassy. One referenced Tory Lanez’s longstanding feud with Megan.

“Now you see why everyone saying Free Tory Lanez”

“yesss omg thank her for paying for bots and blogs 😍” , a nod to Perez’s rumored behind‑the‑scenes influence.

Others called out Meg’s drive to align with Roc Nation’s power circle:

“she wants to be included so badly 😭” 

While another gave a cautionary take, suggesting today's gratitude could backfire tomorrow:

 “This will age badly in a few years.” 

These hot takes didn't come out of nowhere. Megan’s shout‑out comes amid Nicki Minaj’s recent firestorms targeting Roc Nation, Jay‑Z, Megan herself, and Perez. Notably, Nicki has accused Perez of "ruining hip‑hop" and spreading influence across sports and media, even calling out alleged pardons and political ties. Throwing Meg and Desiree into the same speech? For some, it’s a power move; for others, a strategic misfire.

The wider story: Context and backstage info

Megan’s shout‑out isn’t just a name‑drop. Roc Nation, under Perez’s leadership, has been pivotal in shaping her post‑Tidal career and philanthropic ventures, like the scholarship program at LIU and the famous “Investing for Hotties” financial literacy initiative. Acknowledging Perez at her gala feels like giving credit where credit's due.
But the timing is disastrous, if you ask the Barbz. Just last week, Nicki Minaj went full meme, broadcasting on X and Instagram that Perez and Jay‑Z "ruined touring, football, Instagram, Twitter...hip‑hop," and even hinted at conspiracy‑style financial plots.

Meanwhile, Nicki directly referenced “Desirat” and alleged that Perez was funding “bots and blogs” to control narratives. That certainly gives Meg’s shout‑out an extra layer of sass—or shade, depending on who’s watching. Vegas, a few insiders suggest, is buzzing that Megan’s move is savvy. Aligning publicly with Perez sends a signal that she’s firmly part of the Roc Nation family.

Whether that's loyalty or a strategic alliance, especially as Nicki's barbs get louder, only time will tell. Plus, as Roc Nation faces legal challenges (like that cameraman lawsuit Meg and the label tried to dismiss), spotlighting Perez might also be a show of unity.

Megan Thee Stallion’s shout‑out to Desiree Perez wasn’t just a thank‑you; it was a headline‑generating stunt. With Nicki Minaj in full troll mode and fans racing to interpret every wink, word, and video clip, the moment will reverberate across social feeds for days. 

Meg is staking her claim in Roc Nation lore, and provoking the Barbz to have opinions. Whether it cements her place or sparks another wave of online sass remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: in the land of hip‑hop alliances, every cameo matters.