Megan Thee Stallion Brings Back the Peekaboo Thong Trend at Coachella

Megan Thee Stallion Revives the Peekaboo Thong Trend Ahead of Her Coachella Performance

Y2K fashion continues to reign—and Megan is leading the charge.

When it comes to commanding attention—on or off stage—Megan Thee Stallion has it down to an art. The rapper, known for her bold, confident style, leaned hard into the ongoing Y2K fashion revival with a look that has everyone talking ahead of her Coachella Weekend 2 performance.

Wearing ultra low-rise jeans from Who Decides War, Megan brought back a daring early-2000s staple: the peekaboo thong, or “whale tail.” Shared via a carousel post on Instagram, the outfit featured a matching denim bikini-style top, a chunky silver cross necklace, and long, crimped red hair flowing down her back.

The Whale Tail Is Back

The exposed thong trend, once made iconic by pop culture figures like Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton, has been slowly resurfacing on runways and red carpets. Kendall Jenner offered a preview during last year’s Met Gala, but Megan’s Coachella moment has catapulted the look back into the mainstream.

Megan’s low-rise jeans sat provocatively low, with the thong peeking out in what can only be described as a deliberate fashion statement. Her confident embrace of the style echoes the body-positive, no-apologies energy that’s become a signature of both her music and public persona.

Y2K’s Ongoing Influence

Megan’s look is the latest in a long list of nostalgic callbacks. From rhinestone-studded accessories and velour tracksuits to butterfly tops and micro-minis, Y2K has proven to be more than just a fleeting trend.

The revival of the peekaboo thong—once a subject of tabloid obsession—has now been reframed as an empowering, fashion-forward choice. On a global stage like Coachella, the message is amplified: Y2K is back, and it's here to stay.

A Fashion Tastemaker in Her Own Right

Whether she's wearing Mugler on the red carpet or showcasing custom streetwear on tour, Megan Thee Stallion has solidified her role as a style icon for a new generation. Her fearless fashion moments aren't just trend-driven—they often lead the trends themselves.

And with Hot Girl Summer around the corner, don’t be surprised if low-rise jeans and exposed thongs make a widespread return to beaches, music festivals, and summer closets everywhere.

Stay tuned to The Horizons Times for more updates on Coachella fashion and the trends that are shaping the season.