Megan Thee Stallion reveals shooting ordeal led to depression

Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy Award-winning rapper, has opened up about her battle with depression after being shot in the feet by fellow hip-hop star Tory Lanez. In December 2021, Lanez was convicted of the 2020 shooting, which had left Megan with severe physical and emotional trauma.

Speaking to Elle, Megan revealed that her "trauma was treated like a running joke" on social media, causing her to fall into depression. She described the "conspiracy theories" and "false narratives" that spread on social media before the trial and how some of her peers in the music industry piled on with memes, jokes, and sneak disses, completely ignoring the fact that she could have lost her life.

Megan testified that Lanez had told her to "dance" before opening fire, following a dispute over his musical talent. Despite the evidence against him, some people tried to justify Lanez's actions instead of condemning violence against women. Megan said that this reaction made her feel humiliated and drained.

The rapper, whose real name is Megan Pete, said that she didn't feel like making music and was in such a low place that she didn't even know what she wanted to rap about. "I wondered if people even cared anymore. There would be times that I'd literally be backstage or in my hotel, crying my eyes out, and then I'd have to pull Megan Pete together and be Megan Thee Stallion," she said.

However, the guilty verdict was "more than a vindication" for Megan. "It was a victory for every woman who has ever been shamed, dismissed and blamed for a violent crime committed against them," she said. Megan added that she knew Lanez would be found guilty, and the "truth and indisputable facts would prevail."

Megan's bravery in speaking out about her experience shines a light on the devastating impact that violence against women can have. Her story is a reminder of the importance of believing survivors and supporting them through their healing process. It is also a powerful statement that justice can be served, and the truth can prevail, even in the face of false narratives and attempts to silence survivors.