Megan Thee Stallion Leaned Into Viral Butt Crack Trend Before Her Coachella Performance

Megan Thee Stallion knows how to keep us entertained. Whether on the stage or through her fashion, she’s captured our attention consistently. The Y2K resurgence has been endless and quite frankly we’ll probably never fully get tired of its return. The “Bigger in Texas” rapper is currently leading the charge, her most recent appearance in ultra low-rise jeans during weekend two of Coachella is reigniting a controversial early 2000s trend: the peekaboo butt crack. Last Met Gala, Kendall Jenner gave a taste of the same trend with her outfit and it's fun to see its return during Megan’s pre-performance look. Yes, the exposed thong (whale tale chic) is making a comeback, and we’re all in.

Megan thee Stallion is known for embracing bold, body-confident looks. In her carousel post to Instagram, she’s seen posing in the jeans that sat precariously low on her hips, with her thong being the star of the look. With another Hot Girl Summer on the way, the use of low-rise jeans and visible thongs could easily be the latest trend we see through the warmer months. Megan paired the Who Decides War jeans with a matching denim bikini-style top. She added a chunky silver cross necklace and wore her long fiery red hair in a crimped style.

This whale tale renaissance is a part of the broader Y2K fashion revival that’s dominated streetwear and runways for the past few seasons. From butterfly tops and rhinestone accessories to velour tracksuits and micro-minis, fashion’s obsession with the early aughts shows no signs of slowing down. The return of the butt crack trend, once considered the height of risqué pop culture (thanks, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton), has now been rebranded as a bold, fashion-forward statement.

Megan Thee Stallion has cemented her role as a fashion tastemaker—unapologetic, fearless, and always ahead of the curve. Love it or cringe at it, the message is clear: Y2K is back, and it's lower, bolder, and cheekier than ever.