Megan Thee Stallion Inspires Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos

The rapper's snack obsession leads to a new Cheetos flavor and a Nickelback collab.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Megan Thee Stallion, the award-winning artist, has long been a fan of pairing Cheetos with pickles. This passion has now led to a new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor of Cheetos, which the company says was inspired by Megan herself. The unlikely duo of Megan and the band Nickelback have also collaborated on a music video remaking the band's iconic hit 'How You Remind Me,' this time titled 'Pickle's Back.'

Why it matters

Megan Thee Stallion's influence in the food and entertainment industries continues to grow, as she leverages her popularity to create unique product collaborations and content. This partnership highlights her ability to drive trends and her status as a tastemaker, particularly among younger consumers.

The details

In an exclusive interview, Megan Thee Stallion discussed her love of pairing Cheetos, especially the Flamin' Hot variety, with pickles. She even shared her signature snack hack of using pickles as 'bread' and stuffing them with pepper jack cheese and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. This unique flavor combination inspired Cheetos to create a new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor, which Megan is now promoting. Additionally, Megan has collaborated with the iconic band Nickelback on a music video for a remixed version of their hit song 'How You Remind Me,' titled 'Pickle's Back.'

  • In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion released the single 'Flamin' Hottie' in partnership with Cheetos.
  • The new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos flavor and 'Pickle's Back' music video were released in March 2026.

The players

Megan Thee Stallion

An award-winning musical artist known for her unique style and culinary interests, including a passion for pairing Cheetos and pickles.

Nickelback

A Canadian rock band known for their iconic hit song 'How You Remind Me,' which they have remixed with Megan Thee Stallion for a new track titled 'Pickle's Back.'

Cheetos

The popular snack brand that has collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion to create a new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor, inspired by her unique snack preferences.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody knows that I love pickles. Everybody knows that I love Flamin' Hot Cheetos. And I feel like it was very obvious to come get me to be the face of this launch, because, yeah, I was gonna eat this anyway.”

— Megan Thee Stallion

“It was very interesting, but it felt right. When my lyrics got on that beat with Nickelback, it just felt very natural.”

— Megan Thee Stallion

What’s next

The new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos flavor and 'Pickle's Back' music video are set to be released in March 2026.

The takeaway

Megan Thee Stallion's unique culinary preferences and influence continue to shape food and entertainment trends, as evidenced by the new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos flavor and her collaboration with the iconic band Nickelback.