As crazy as it’s getting watching all of this finally play out, my heart can’t help but go out to Megan as she’s not only forced to continuously relive such a traumatic event, but also in front of her alleged abuser and the entire VERY JUDGEMENTAL world.
It’s been over two years since bite-sized rapper Tory Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot but we’re finally at the point where justice is looking to do it’s thing. As previously reported, Tory’s trial kicked off Monday, with both sides laying out what they say happened the night Meg was assaulted. Prosecutors clearly say Tory pulled the trigger, while Tory’s attorneys have laid out alternative theories, including pointing out some possible fighting between Kelsey and Meg that night.
Following opening statements yesterday, today things are really escalating as Megan herself has taken the stand to deliver her testimony. “I just don’t feel good,” Megan, her voice cracking, told the court after being asked if she was nervous, according to Rolling Stone. “I can’t believe I have to come up here and do this.”
The Grammy-winning rapper recounted her personal relationships with both Lanez and Kelsey and said that she and Lanez began arguing after she wanted to leave Jenner’s house and he didn’t. Her stylist had left the party, and she therefore needed Lanez to give her a ride.
Megan told the court that the argument in the SUV started because she wanted to leave the party at Kylie Jenner’s house and Lanez didn’t. He “had an attitude” and when they got in the car he told Megan “you need to stop lying to your friend” referring to Kelsey. She says she she wanted to get out of the car right then and there but “I’m in the peak of being famous and I’m in a thong … and I look all crazy” obviously worried about being photographed.
Eventually he lets her out of the car According to Meg, as she started walking, she heard Tory say “dance bitch” … and claims she then saw him with the gun pointing at her before getting shot. Meg says she started to go into shock at that point.
She claims Tory then said to her, “Don’t say anything and I’ll give you a million dollars” — adding he was already on probation. She says she remembers thinking about how he seemed more concerned about possibly going to jail than shooting her.
Megan also confirmed that while the argument started about their romantic situation, it quickly escalated to a fight about their careers. Lanez apparently told Megan she “ain’t shit” and she responded by insulting his own stature in industry… which she says really set him off.
As for Kelsey, Meg testified she never saw her with the gun. Regarding the lack of support from the rap community, Megan chalked it up to the idea that it’s still largely a boy’s club.
Megan’s set to take the stand once again once the trial resumes after breaking for lunch, we’ll keep you posted on how that continues to play out. Thoughts so far?
Quick Thread — Megan Thee Stallion was only on the stand for about 45 minutes this morning, but she walked through the entire shooting in that time. She entered court around 11:15 a.m. to shouts of support in the hallway. Tory Lanez did not look at her when she entered.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
Megan was emotional as soon as she took the stand, describing Lanez as someone she "used to" be friends with before telling a prosecutor she didn't "feel good … I can't believe I have to come up here and do this."
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
MTS says the argument in the SUV started because she wanted to leave the party at Kylie Jenner's house and Lanez didn't. He "had an attitude" and when they got in the car he told MTS "you need to stop lying to your friend" referring to Kelsey Harris.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
MTS says she wanted to get out of the car right then and there but "I'm in the peak of being famous and I'm in a thong … and I look all crazy" was obviously worreid abotu being photographed.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
Eventually he lets her out of the car and MTS decribes the shooting as it has been in court and interviews before: Lanez yells "dance, bitch!" and fires 5 times, she says. "I'm in shock. I'm scared. I hear the gun going off. I can't believe he's shooting at me."
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
^Defense attorney George Mgdesyan has repeatedly argued no one else will testify Lanez (or anyone) yelled the phrase "dance, bitch!" … phrasing the prosecution has used repeatedly and DDA Alexander Bott began his opening argument with.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
MTS says the gunfire floored everyone: "[Lanez] looked shocked. Kelsey looked shocked. JaQuan [the driver/Lanez security] looked shocked."
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
MTS confirms that while the argument started about their romantic situation, it quickly escalted to a fight about their careers. Lanez apparently told MTS she "ain't shit" and MTS responded by insulting his stature in industry. She said that really set him off.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
Asked why she didn't report shooting to LAPD during the vehicle stop: "At this time we are at the height of police brutality… I felt if I said this man had shot me, they might shoot first and ask questions later. I don't feel safe in the car. I don't feel safe with the police."
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) December 13, 2022
