In Megan Thee Stallion’s latest release, “Cobra,” the rapper bravely opens up about her journey through mental health struggles in the aftermath of the 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. The song delves into Megan’s emotional turmoil as she confesses to hitting “rock bottom” and shedding tears every night following the traumatic incident where she was shot in the foot. Tory Lanez, the Canadian rapper responsible for the shooting, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August.
This song marks Megan’s debut as an independent artist, as she recently resolved a legal dispute with her former record label. Within the lyrics, Megan confronts the darkness of her own thoughts, expressing her struggles with depression, grief over the loss of her parents, anxiety, and the pain of betrayal. Fans speculate that she may be reflecting on her past relationship with Pardison Fontaine.
The music video complements the theme, featuring Megan emerging from a shedding snake skin, symbolizing her personal transformation and leaving her past behind. Megan explains that cobras, depicted in the video, represent courage and self-reliance.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Megan shared her journey of battling depression and her excitement to return to music as a “happier and healthier” version of herself. This song signifies a fresh beginning for Megan, who plans to self-fund her upcoming album. “Cobra” is the debut track under Megan’s independent label, Hot Girl Productions, marking her newfound independence after resolving her contract dispute with 501 Certified Entertainment.
