The influence that Holly Thomas (aka rapper Holly-Wood) had on her daughter is undeniable. Not only did Megan Thee Stallion get her rap skills from her mama, but she also sparked her supreme confidence.
"All my life my parents have always told me, 'Oh, Megan, you're so awesome' or 'Oh, Megan, you look so good.' They put that confidence in me and they made me feel good about myself," the 25-year-old told Allure in 2019. "There was nothing that I ever wanted to change about myself."
In addition to her body positivity, Megan got her career drive from her mother. Once Megan turned 21 — the age requirement her mother set to begin pursuing rap — Holly pushed Megan to be better and "go hard" in everything she pursued. Megan's mother's advice became her daily motto and the best inspiration she's received.
Even after she passed, Holly has continued to inspire her daughter. Megan actually performed and pushed on with her career immediately after and despite the major loss, "just to show people you can still be strong and you can still face your everyday life," as she explained in an interview with the Fader. "Even when everything coming down on you," Meghan said, "I didn't cancel none of my shows 'cause I just knew — I know — how my momma is, and I know she wouldn't want me to stop."