Saweetie Meal arrives at McDonald’s Monday for a limited time with a new ‘Saweetstakes’ contest

#MyTypeChallenge: Meet Saweetie, the artist behind the popular songHip-hop artist Saweetie chats with USA TODAY’s Anika Reed about her upcoming debut album and recent success in music after graduating from USC.Entertain This!, USA TODAYMcDonald’s launched the new Saweetie Meal with a side of “Saweetie ‘N Sour” sauce Monday.The fast-food chain’s latest celebrity menu collaboration – its first with a female musician – will be available for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide. It includes a Big Mac, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, medium Sprite, Tangy BBQ Sauce and a renamed Sweet ‘N Sour sauce.Since September 2020, McDonald’s has launched similar limited-edition celebrity meals with Travis Scott, J Balvin and with South Korean pop band BTS, which have been popular.”McDonald’s and I run deep – from growing up back in Hayward, California, all through my college days – so I had to bring my icy gang in on my all-time favorites,” Saweetie said in a statement last month when announcing the Aug. 9 launch. “Depending on the mood I’m in, there are so many ways to enjoy my order.”►Masks required: McDonald’s requires masks again for customers and employees in areas with high COVID transmission►Free Taco Bell tacos: Taco Bell is giving away free tacos for a year to 100 rewards members. Here’s how to enter the contest.The “Best Friend” rapper’s real name is Diamonté Harper and her first hit single was “Icy Grl.”McDonald’s said the meal will be served in “icy new packaging inspired by her own style.”The meal will be available to order in restaurants, the drive-thru, with McDelivery and on the McDonald’s app using contactless mobile order and pay. McDonald’s said the meal’s price will vary based on location.Before the collaboration with Scott last fall, the chain hasn’t had a celebrity meal or “McDonald’s Famous Order” in nearly 30 years when it partnered with Michael Jordan in 1992 for the McJordan. Scott’s meal led to shortages of key ingredients across the nation.In October, McDonald’s had the J Balvin Meal with the award-winning reggaeton artist and the BTS Meal was available globally this summer.McDonald’s is requiring masks again for customers and employees in areas with high COVID transmission.McDonald’s ‘Saweetstakes’ contestMcDonald’s announced Monday that it is giving fans the chance to win two limited-edition handbags – one for them and one for their best friend – from Brandon Blackwood, one of Saweetie’s favorite bag designers, along with a five-day trip to Las Vegas for two to see her perform.Through Sept. 5, order the meal in the McDonald’s app to be entered for a chance to win the prize worth $9,175. The winner will be selected randomly. Learn more about the contest, including how to enter without a purchase, at McDonaldsSaweetstakes.com.►Save better, spend better:  Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here►Sephora at Kohl’s locations are opening: See which stores are getting a makeover and when.Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko. For shopping news, tips and deals, join us on our Shopping Ninjas Facebook group. 


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