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Opening Remarks of the Tory Lanez Assault Trial
Monday, Dec. 12, served as the first day of opening remarks in the Tory Lanez shooting trial in which he is being accused of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
The incident occurred last year on July 12th after the two artists left a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house in Hollywood Hills. Tory Lanez is accused of shooting Megan in the foot while riding in an SUV and allegedly told her to “dance b*tch,” according to testimony by Los Angeles Police Det. Ryan Stogner.
During opening remarks in the Los Angeles court room, prosecutors claim an argument took place in the SUV where Megan Thee Stallion was reportedly criticizing Lanez’ music. Meg then allegedly got out of the car and Tory fired five gunshots, striking Megan in both feet, while yelling “dance bitch.”
Prosecutors revealed that both Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend, Kelsey Nicole, both tested positive for gun shot residue. Prosecutors also revealed that Lanez assaulted Nicole after shooting Megan and that’s how the GSR ended on her.
Prosecutors entered into evidence a voicemail Lanez left for Nicole where he apologized profusely as well as the text messages Lanez sent to Megan following the shooting. “I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart … shit should have never happened and I can’t change what I did,” Lanez texted Megan, according to prosecutors. “Cuz I genuinely just got too drunk.”
During the opening statement for the defense, attorneys stated that Tory never admitted to shooting a gun but was apologizing for “having a sexual relationship” with both Megan and Nicole, which reportedly caused the fight.
In 2nd half of closing, Mgdesyan said Lanez wasn’t apologizing for shooting in jail call
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) December 12, 2022
He apologized to Harris for “cheating on her” … “having a sexual relationship with both of them,” atty said
Lawyer said DNA, fingerprints not run for Harris on gun, so “we’ll never know”
The defense claims that Megan was motivated by jealously to lie and that it was Nicole who pulled the trigger; Lanez was only trying to take the gun away from her and that how the gunshot residue got on him.
Back in 2020, Megan Thee Stallion outed Tory as the one who shot her.
“You shot me, and you got your publicist and your people going to these blogs, lying and shit,” Megan said on Instagram Live. “Stop lying. Why lie? I don’t understand. I tried to keep the situation off the internet, but you’re dragging it.”
Tory Lanez leaving day 1 of felony assault trial over claims he shot Megan Thee Stallion in both feet in July 2020 pic.twitter.com/JB4zDTlUjJ
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) December 13, 2022
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Mariah The Scientist Arrested After Fight with Cleopatra Dues in Atlanta
Mariah The Scientist found herself in a legal trouble after an altercation at Cavo Kitchen and Cocktail lounge in Atlanta. The incident, which occurred on March 29, has resulted in Mariah, born Mariah Buckles, being taken into custody on Wednesday, May 1.
According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, a woman identified as Cleopatra Dues visited the Zone 2 precinct to report the assault, alleging that Mariah had attacked her without cause. The altercation escalated to the point where Mariah forcefully removed a wig from Cleopatra’s scalp and subsequently dragging her across the table and floor, resulting in injuries to Cleopatra’s legs and feet. Footage of the incident had previously circulated online, initially leaked by patrons of the lounge.
Reportedly, Mariah The Scientist got into a fight with Cleo, Young Thug's BM, in Atlanta. https://t.co/ZbFgNENynU
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) March 28, 2024
‘I’m from the East, you know I’m knuckin’ if she buckin’ 🎵 pic.twitter.com/orz9kXHBiw
Following her arrest, Mariah was charged with simple battery and later posted a $5,000 bond, prompting her release on the same day. Speculation among fans suggests that the altercation stemmed from Mariah’s relationship with Young Thug, with some alleging that Cleopatra, who reportedly had a past relationship with the rapper, was trolling Mariah online.
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Calls Harassment Lawsuit ‘Salacious’
Megan Thee Stallion‘s lawyer, Alex Spiro, addressed the lawsuit filed by Megan Thee Stallion’s former cameraman Emilio Garcia, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Spiro, in a statement to Page Six on Tuesday (April 23), dismissed the lawsuit as an opportunistic money grab and characterized it as an attempt to tarnish his client’s reputation.
“This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her,” he said. “We will deal with this in court.”
The suit details an incident where Garcia allegedly found himself trapped in a moving SUV with Megan whileshe engaged in sexual activity with another woman during their time in Ibiza, Spain.
According to court documents, “The following day, STALLION inquired whether PLAINTIFF was in the SUV the previous night. PLAINTIFF confirmed that he was in the SUV. Subsequently, STALLION instructed, ‘Don’t ever discuss what you saw.’ STALLION berated and directed her fat-shaming comments towards PLAINTIFF such as ‘Fat Bitch,’ ‘Spit your food out,’ and that ‘You don’t need to be eating.’”
Garcia is seeking compensation of over six figures, Garcia’s lawsuit requests unpaid wages, overtime pay, and other benefits as per California labor laws, along with statutory penalties and punitive damages.
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Kid Cudi Cancels Insano World Tour After Breaking His Foot At Coachella
Kid Cudi‘s Insano World Tour is hitting pause after the “Day ‘n’ Nite” artist sustained a broken foot as a result of jumping off stage during his performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California on Sunday, April 21.
Hey guys, so I broke my foot today at the show. 🤦🏾♂️ just leavin the hospital. Never broken a bone before so this is all a bit crazy. I wanna thank u all for ur concerns and well wishes!! I love yall man. I heard yall still ragin when I was offstage. Made me smile big 🥹
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) April 22, 2024
On Wednesday (April 24), he took to social media to announce the tour’s cancellation, prioritizing his return to peak performance for future engagements. Despite the setback, he assures fans of forthcoming tour dates and expresses heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support.
“Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus,” he wrote. “Im headed to surgery now and there’s gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all. Theres just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought. Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you’ll get an email soon. We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can’t wait to get back out there with you guys and turn up how we do. I’m so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support.”
He ended with: “Im really disappointed as im sure you guys are too, but I will be back. Thats a promise. Im ok, just a lil soreness, but im in good spirits.”
Hahah for sure https://t.co/5vNpDvHCNW
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) April 22, 2024
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