: One of the song's most cited lines is, "You would never be you if I wasn't your muse," which critics from Variety highlighted as a particularly "smartly spiteful" remark .
: Critics at NPR noted that the song's "whiplashing flows" echo Megan's earlier freestyle work and her deep musical roots in the Memphis rap scene . Context in Traumazine : One of the song's most cited lines
: Both artists address former friends and industry peers who were unappreciative of their loyalty . : Amidst a rainstorm, an alternate version of
: Amidst a rainstorm, an alternate version of Megan appears in all-white—possibly referencing her alter-ego Tina Snow —wearing an exceptionally large, floppy white hat . Megan Thee Stallion - Ungrateful (2022) Produced by
The video followed a period of legal turmoil for Megan, including a lawsuit with her label and public allegations that Traumazine had been leaked prior to its official release on August 12, 2022 . Megan has described the album as a way to show a more vulnerable, "softer side" of herself while navigating personal trauma . Megan Thee Stallion - Ungrateful (2022)
Produced by , the song is a direct critique of "fake" and "ungrateful" associates .
'Ungrateful' music video by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Key Glock. Premiered on September 6, 2022. Directed by Collin Tilley. IMVDb·Megan Thee Stallion