Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez, Claims He Paid Bloggers to Smear Her

On Thursday, Megan Thee Stallion was granted a civil restraining order against Tory Lanez, the rapper currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting her nearly five years ago.

The Houston-born artist, 29, testified remotely to Judge Richard Bloom in Los Angeles, alleging that Lanez, 32, orchestrated a “harassment campaign” against her during his incarceration, as reported by Billboard.

Judge Bloom ruled that Lanez is prohibited from contacting Megan in any way, including through intermediaries, for a five-year period.

Megan Fears Retaliation

The “Sweetest Pie” artist, whose real name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, emotionally detailed her concerns about Lanez seeking violent revenge upon his release.

“It feels like I have to relive it every single day,” Megan said during her testimony. “The man who shot me won’t let me forget it. I’m scared that when he gets out, he’ll still be angry at me… I’m afraid he’ll shoot me again, and this time, I might not survive.”

Megan further described Lanez’s harassment as “terrorizing,” adding, “I’m just tired of being harassed.”

Judge Bloom found that Megan provided sufficient evidence demonstrating that Lanez posed a “credible threat of violence” and engaged in actions intended to “seriously harass” her.

Following the court’s decision, Megan expressed her relief, saying, “Thank you, Judge.”

Allegations of Smear Campaigns

Megan’s legal team presented evidence suggesting that Lanez had worked with third parties to spread false narratives and fuel public confusion about the case.

One such instance was a fabricated social media post on X (formerly Twitter) last fall, falsely claiming that Lanez had been exonerated on appeal.

In their federal lawsuit filed in October, Megan’s attorneys alleged that Lanez hired YouTuber Milagro Gramz to act as a “spokesperson” and propagate misinformation while Lanez served his prison sentence.

In December, Megan’s legal team argued that Lanez’s previous criminal restraining order, implemented after the shooting, became ineffective following his conviction. They accused him of collaborating with external parties to “harass, bully, and intimidate” Megan.

Lanez’s Defense

Lanez’s attorneys countered, arguing that the restraining order was an attempt to weaponize the justice system.

“Instead of engaging in dialogue or refuting comments,” his legal team stated, “[Megan] has succumbed to the current trend of using the legal system to silence opinions she disagrees with.”

Despite their arguments, Megan’s lawyers maintained that Lanez’s actions had resulted in a “cascade of harmful and defamatory comments” targeting their client.

The 2020 Shooting and Its Aftermath

Lanez was convicted in December 2022 on three felony counts: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm, and negligent discharge of a firearm.

In August 2023, he received a 10-year prison sentence. During sentencing, Judge David Herriford noted the stark contrast between Lanez’s positive character references and his actions toward Megan.

“Sometimes good people do bad things,” Herriford said. “Every action has consequences, and there are no winners in this case.”

Megan testified that Lanez fired shots at her feet, yelling at her to “dance,” after a party at Kylie Jenner’s house. Initially hesitant to identify Lanez as the shooter, Megan later revealed she required surgery to remove bullet fragments from her feet.

“I’ve not had a single day of peace since the defendant shot me,” Megan stated in a pre-sentencing statement. “I’m slowly healing, but I’ll never be the same.”

Megan’s Message to Survivors

In an Elle article published in August 2023, Megan reflected on her journey, sharing empowering advice:

“To anyone who has survived violence, know your feelings are valid. You are important. You are not at fault. You are loved. You are not defined by your trauma.”

She continued, “As long as you stand firm and live in your truth, no one can take your power away.”

Following his sentencing, Lanez released a statement on Instagram, maintaining his innocence.

“I am not apologizing for something I did not do,” Lanez wrote. “I remain steadfast in my position that I refuse to apologize for a crime I was wrongfully convicted of.”

He concluded, “Hard times don’t last; strong people do.”

While Lanez’s legal team pursues an appeal, Megan continues to rebuild her life, inspiring countless others with her strength and resilience.