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Megan Thee Stallion — this year's Grammy's-designated "Best New Artist" and the inventor of Hot Girl Summer, among other accolades — added another title to her growing list this weekend: college graduate. Megan Thee Stallion also posted the livestream link to the graduation ceremony so "Hotties" could watch her accept her diploma in real time. Texas is proud of you, the country is proud of you, the secretary is proud of you.” pic.twitter.com/3uYrzKRuJW — Megan Charts December 11, 2021 A day later, Megan Thee Stallion received the 18th Congressional District of Texas Hero award by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who said during the ceremony that the honor is only presented rarely, and to those who "exhibit humanity" and "have helped without asking." pic.twitter.com/Jm0qnoh7nA — Sheila Jackson Lee December 13, 2021 The rapper has notably supported various local causes, from funding home repairs for senior citizens and single moms after Texas' winter storm to a recent six-figure donation to the nonprofit Houston Random Acts of Kindness in collaboration with the chicken franchise Popeye's.