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Flamin' Hot® Enlists Megan Thee Stallion to Establish New Flamin' Hot University

Thee Hot Girl Dean of Admissions and Flamin' Hot® help fans "Unleash their Flamin' Hot" with online courses and a limited-edition merch collection that funds

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Flamin' Hot® Enlists Megan Thee Stallion to Establish New Flamin' Hot University

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[{"type":"text","content":"Thee Hot Girl Dean of Admissions and Flamin' Hot® help fans \"Unleash their Flamin' Hot\" with online courses and a limited-edition merch collection that funds scholarships for HBCU students at Texas Southern University\nPLANO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As homecoming season heats up, Flamin' Hot®, Frito-Lay's famous flavor with a fiery attitude, teams up with GRAMMY award-winning musician and official reigning queen of hot Megan Thee Stallion to form Flamin' Hot University. In a new online video, Megan Thee Stallion encourages students who embrace the spicy, rebellious spirit of the brand to attend the university. At the fictitious university that's motto is \"Education is Hot,\" they can learn to \"Unleash their Flamin' Hot\" through short, snackable courses on food, fashion and lifestyle.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAs elevating your drip is one of the easiest ways to embrace confidence, Megan also gave her hottie stamp of approval to an exclusive line of Flamin' Hot University merchandise created by streetwear designer Melody Ehsani. The collection features six items guaranteed to spice up your on-campus 'fits, including a Stallion Varsity Jacket, Hot Girl Club Sweater, and more. \nProceeds from the merchandise collection will go towards establishing a scholarship fund, of up to $150,000, at Texas Southern University (TSU), an HBCU based in Houston and Megan's alma mater. To purchase the exclusive merchandise and support the scholarship fund, visit MelodyEhsani.com while supplies last. TSU Tigers are encouraged to visit tsu.edu/flaminhot to learn more about the scholarship.\n\"Every piece in this collection is as spicy as Megan Thee Stallion and the Flamin' Hot snacks that inspired it,\" said Ehsani. \"I love that in addition to creating some bold and fun pieces, we were able to give back to the students at Texas Southern University.\"\nAdditionally, Flamin' Hot will make a separate contribution of $100,000 to the Pete and Thomas Foundation, the non-profit organization that Megan launched in 2022 that focuses on uplifting and assisting women, children, senior citizens, and underserved communities in Houston, Texas and across the world. The organization focuses on three core sectors – education, housing, health and wellness – and is committed to supporting mission-aligned, non-profit organizations, generating awarene...

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