Meet Pardison Fontaine, The Guy Meg Thee Stallion's Turning Her Hot Girl Summer Card In For
By now you've probably heard that self-proclaimed hot girl Megan Thee Stallion has been dating rapper and songwriter Pardison Fontaine after first confirming the rumors during an Instagram Live back in February. In the past, Meg has been tight-lipped about her personal interactions, so as expected fans went into a tizzy upon finding out her new relationship status. Meg and Pardison are continuing to make headlines with their cute antics on social media. Most recently, the "Body" rapper posted a video sharing smooches with her boyfriend aboard a boat that sent the internet into another frenzy.
So, just who is Pardison Fontaine? Find out below.
Here are the Facts
First things first, Pardison Fontaine's real name is Jorden Kyle Lanier Thorpe. He stands tall at 6'5'' and originally hails from Newburgh, New York. He's 29 years old and a Capricorn. For all you astrology lovers out there, Capricorn's strengths include being responsible, disciplined, good managers, and practicing self-control. Good job, Meg!
The Cardi B Co-Sign
If it wasn't for Pardison's connection to Cardi B, he might not have ever had his big break. He's best known for his 2018 single "Backin' It Up" featuring Cardi. However, he goes way back with the star to her days as a dancer at Sue's Rendezvous, a Mount Vernon gentleman's club. Pardi would sometimes perform at Sue's before Cardi found her way to VH1's Love & Hip Hop. The two were introduced by a mutual friend and the rest is history! "Backin' It Up" went on to peak at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His own debut album UNDER8ED followed on November 15, 2019.
A Celebrated Ghost Writer
Actually, Pardison was crucial to the success of Cardi's debut album Invasion of Privacy.
Pardi's name appears in the credits for twelve of the thirteen tracks on IOP. Cardi B spoke publicly about Fontaine's assistance giving him props, something that historically ghostwriters rarely get. He took his ghostwriting skills one step further on the Kanye West track "Violent Crimes", written from Ye's perspective as a girl dad. The opportunity came about when Kanye assembled a team of writers for his 2018 album, Ye, and specifically requested him based on his work with Cardi B. Fontaine was flown out to Wyoming, where the album was recorded. And here's a random fun fact: Pardison is credited on Ed Sheeran's hit "South of the Border".
How Pardison Fontaine Got His Name
Pardi has a special place in his heart for the cult classic Back to the Future and wanted to play off of the lead character's name Marty McFly. He came up with "Pardi", which ultimately led to Pardi McFly. "Then, I thought to myself, 'JAY-Z is not going to do a song with somebody named Pardi McFly,'" Pardi tells People. "So, I just dropped the McFly and I kept the Pardi."
His last name originated while working retail at Saks Fifth Avenue. Pardi explains:
"I used to walk past this Anne Fontaine store all the time, and I didn't know exactly what it meant or what it sold, but I just knew Fontaine sounded hella important."
The meaning became deeper for him once he looked it up. It turns out Jean de la Fontaine is a famed French poet and fabulist from the 17th century. The connection just made sense and he launched his MySpace under the alias.
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Jazmine A. Ortiz is a creative born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn and currently living in Staten Island, NY. She started in the entertainment industry in 2012 and now works as a Lifestyle Editor where she explores everything from mental health to vegan foodie trends. For more on what she's doing in the digital space follow her on Instagram at @liddle_bitt.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
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THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
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