Hannah Berner Responds to Backlash Surrounding Megan Thee Stallion Interview: 'Careless Choice of Words'

Mar. 15, 2025

Hannah Berner and Megan Thee Stallion.Photo:Daniele Venturelli/Getty; Neilson Barnard/Getty

Daniele Venturelli/Getty; Neilson Barnard/Getty

Hannah Berneris apologizing toMegan Thee Stallion.

TheGiggly Squadpodcast host received widespread backlash for herchoice of wordswhen interviewing the Grammy-winning rapper on the red carpet atVanity Fair’s Oscar afterpartyon Sunday, March 2.

Less than one week later, Berner, 33, broke her silence on the matter and issued an apology statement posted to her Instagram Stories.

“Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine. I love her music and It’s my go to whenever I need to boost my confidence before a show,” she began. “Looking back at the interview, I wish I used any other word except ‘fight’ to describe how her songs impact me.”

“It was a careless choice of words and though there was no ill intent, I recognize and acknowledge that what I said has a deeper meaning and I am so sorry to Megan. I appreciate everyone who brought this to my attention,” concluded theSummer Housealum.

Hannah Berner.Arturo Holmes/Getty

Arturo Holmes/Getty

During the red carpet atVanity Fair’s Oscar afterparty, Berner spoke with the rapper alongside her former Bravo costar Paige DeSorbo.

“I start my day with you and only you,” DeSorbo, 32, told the artist in reference to her music. Berner added, “No, your music has literally — when I want to fight someone, I listen to your music.”

Megan replied, “Because you want to throw that fighting s—t out the window and you want to get cute and be a bad b—-.”

Berner added, “When people are talking s—t, I go, ‘Turn on Megan Thee Stallion!'” She then noted that she was a fan of Megan’sIn Her Wordsdocumentary that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2024.

Hannah Berner Instagram Story.Hannah Berner/Instagram

Hannah Berner/Instagram

Viewers were quick to react to Berner’s choice of words during the interview, particularly the use of her word “fight” in association with Megan’s music.

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Megan Thee Stallion.TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic

TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic

Megan has previously been vocal about the messages behind her music. In March 2020, she broke down the meaning behind her song “B.I.T.C.H.” during an interview with Genius, and specifically addressed her aversion to fighting.

“My God let me tell you fighting is so ugly,” Megan told the outlet. “Look, nails long. Girls is paying $80 to get their nails done… Do you know nails just go up.”

source: people.com