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Megan Thee Stallion has another powerful female music influence in her life as well. Earlier this year, she shared her chart-topping \"Savage\" anthem with fellow Houston native Beyoncé.

The two built a friendship since meeting at Jay-Z's New Year's Eve party.

\"In the first five minutes of the conversation, I felt like I've been knowing her all my life,\" Megan told Variety. \"She treated me like family, and now I feel like I am family. We talk all the time.\"

As Megan continues to build a relationship with the music industry's most prominent artists, there's always room for more. This Friday, Megan and Cardi B will release their upcoming collaboration, \"WAP.\"

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