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Megan Thee Stallion Takes the Stand in Tory Lanez Trial
Tuesday, Dec. 13, is the second day of the Tory Lanez shooting trial in which he is being accused of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
In a purple suit that commentators say is in support of domestic violence awareness, Megan Thee Stallion entered the L.A. courthouse where she took the stand around 11:15 a.m. pst. Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, began answering questions on what occurred on July 12, 2022, in Hollywood Hills.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Pete and Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, bonded over the loss of their mothers months before the shooting. The two also reportedly engaged in sexual relationship. Peterson was upset with the Pete the day of the shooting because she wanted to leave the party at Kylie Jenner’s house.
An argument then began to erupt when Peterson told Pete to “to stop lying” to Kelsey Nicole, Pete’s longtime friend, about their relationship. Peterson reportedly called Pete and Nicole “bitches and hoes,” and then began argument about each other’s status in the music industry.
During the argument, Pete asked to be let out of the car. It was then that Peterson allegedly yelled “Dance, bitch” and fired five shots aiming at Pete’s feet, leaving her wounded.
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.
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“I’m in shock. I’m scared. I hear the gun going off and I can’t believe he’s shooting at me,” Pete testified. She reported that Peterson offering $1 million to both her and Nicole if they didn’t tell police what happened.
LAPD stopped the vehicle and ordered everyone to get out of the SUV on Hollywood Boulevard. Body cam footage shows an injured Pete limping with bloodied feet as the four individuals were ordered to get on the ground.
When asked why she didn’t tell the truth to the police when question, she answered, “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.”