Who you takin shots at, goofy-ass bitch? [100] Megan won three awards at the 2021 American Music Awards, tying with Doja Cat and BTS for the most during the night. In fact, according to TMZ, Torys lawyers are reportedly denying Megans injuries were sustained by him at all, diverting to an alleged argument between Megan, 27, and her former BFF Kelsey Harris, also 27. ': Stream It Now", "Megan Thee Stallion, Phony Ppl Get Down in a Car Wash in 'Fkn Around' Video", "Watch Megan Thee Stallion Perform "B.I.T.C.H." Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. [163][164][165], On July 27, 2020, Megan revealed that she had been shot in both feet, and denounced rumors in an Instagram Live session where she recounted the shooting incident and cried. She was reportedly present the night that she was allegedly shot. Youve stayed true to yourself and journey without allowing shit to interfere or slow you down, she wrote in a since-deleted post. My chest is hurting my left side, back and neck hurt, but thats from the fighting and him dragging me out of the car by my hair.. Rocking a pair of denim daisy dukes, sandals, and a t-shirt that reads Angels, Kelsey looked amazing as she bounced to music in a vintage car. [92] A music video for the remix was later released on February 12, 2021. "I dont know where shes from," she said, according to Law & Crime. 2. Success is no accident , it is hard work, sacrifice and loving what you do! [31] Fever, her second mixtape, was released on May 17, 2019. In 2020, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list. The rapper continued, leaving no question as to her feelings on the matter. Megan, Kelsey, and their mutual friend Daren all attended Houstons Prairie View A&M University for their freshman year! She followed this with her debut compilation album Something for Thee Hotties (2021), which reached the top ten on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "Thot Shit", which reached the top twenty in the US, and received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance nomination. I just, I dont want to be here.". She further testified that Lanez had offered both women a million dollars to not tell police about the shooting. Megan Thee Stallion's ex-best friend is the key witness who, all of a sudden, doesn't seem to remember much about the night in question which amounted to a wild day in court. [62] The song became Megan Thee Stallion's first top 10 entry in the United States shortly after the remix's release,[63] eventually becoming her first chart topper in the country. [102] In the coming days after Megan's graduation, she signed an exclusive first-look deal with Netflix that will see her create and produce executive content, including television series and other projects. Shes seemingly in Megans unreleased music video for Girls In The Hood. While Megan has yet to release the official music video for the song, Kelsey can be seen hanging out on what appears to be a set! Megan Thee Stallion makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. ", When asked what aspect of testifying was triggering, she said, "Anxiety. "[34] On May 21, 2019, she released the music video for the opening album track, "Realer", which is inspired by the blaxploitation film style. [32] The album received critical acclaim and landed on several year-end critics lists, with Paper calling it the best album of 2019. Last week, Megan's ex-friend Kelsey Harris, who was present at the time of the shooting, took to the stand and testified that much of what she could recall about that night was "a blur" because. Who is Kelsey Harris? She also released her second studio album, Traumazine.. She was however very clear that she did not shoot Megan Thee Stallion, saying she never touched the gun. Yall talked yall shit, let my SHRIMP ass talk my shit too, wrote Kelsey in the Instagram post announcing her track. / Watchin me succeed from your knees, s- d- / I know you want attention from the niggas that I get / Im a steak, you a side plate, shrimp, stay in your place, raps Meg. Kelsey, I understand it was alcohol, Petersons attorney, George Mgdesyan, said during cross-examination on Thursday, before proceeding to ask if there had been a physical fight between her and Pete. "Kelsey is very business-minded, very organized, very on-time. 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The trio quickly became on-campus stars for their popular twerking videos, which Megan later got in trouble for. Kelsey Harris was Megan Thee Stallion's former close friend who was present when Tory Lanez allegedly shot the singer. A pivotal witness in the legal case against Tory Lanez, who has been charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion, provided combative testimony when called to the stand by the prosecution on Wednesday. [9][14], She adopted the stage name "Megan Thee Stallion" because she was called a "stallion" in adolescence due to her height (5ft 10in (178cm))[9] and "thick" body frame;[12] voluptuous and statuesque women in the Southern United States are colloquially called "stallions". Harris also testified that she was the one who told her friend that she didn't look as good as when they had arrived and suggested they leave. I was like, God damnIm really in trouble [for] twerking right now! she later reflected to Rolling Stone. RELATED:'I'm Not On Trial!' Kelsey was. [13] After taking time off from school, Pete resumed her studies at Texas Southern University. Kelsey used to work for the Houston-based rapper! The 27-year-old has 203,000 followers on her Instagram profile @itskelseynicole_ and is an entrepreneur and influencer who regularly posts on the platform. It was influenced by Pimp C's alias Tony Snow, and has similar confidence and an unapologetically sexually dominant delivery. 1 on Billboard Hot 100", "Kenny Chesney Lands Ninth No. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Megan Jovon Ruth Pete[3] was born on February 15, 1995,[4] in San Antonio, Texas, and her mother, Holly Thomas,[5] immediately moved to Houston after her birth. She also asked prosecutors to repeat questions, claiming she was "zoning out.". 1 on Hot 100, Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage' Soars to Top Five", "Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce's 'Savage' Surges to No. I'm like, 'You should quit your job and be my assistant,'" Megan said of her. needs to be held accountable for spreading false information. It looks like the video needs a re-edit before it gets released. Lanez, legal name Daystar Peterson, agreed to the delay on Tuesday during a . [78] Megan Thee Stallion would also become the second most-nominated act at the 2020 American Music Awards. Megan Thee Stallion's Former Friend Testifies in Tory Lanez Trial By Victoria Bekiempis Photo: Mona Shafer Edwards/BACKGRID One day after Megan Thee Stallion finally got her day in court on. She also once worked as Megans assistant. We probably just like bumped into each other, she responded. As the star of Rolling Stone's 2022 Hot Issue, Megan Thee Stallion got a lot off of her chest. [173], On October 8, 2020, Peterson was charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion by L.A. County prosecutors. That fight included him calling both women "bitches and hoes" and the two rappers insulting one another's music. "[111] On her Texas rap origins, she told Rolling Stone, "I don't feel like we ever really had a female rapper come from Houston or Texas and shut shit down. The exposure helped Pete gain a larger digital presence and following on social media. In July 2020, Megan Thee Stallion was the victim of a shooting committed by rapper Tory Lanez in Hollywood Hills, California. [176], In an op-ed for The New York Times, published on October 13, 2020, Megan addressed the shooting allegation further, writing, "Black women are still constantly disrespected and disregarded in so many areas of life. "They were both going back and forth about artistry, I guess, she said, according to Law & Crime. Megan Thee Stallion signed to 300 Entertainment in 2018, where she released the mixtape Fever (2019) and the extended play Suga (2020), both of which reached the top ten of the Billboard 200. Kelsey Nicole, the former bestie of Megan Thee Stallion, has responded to the Houston rapper's "Shots Fired" diss track with her own diss track "Bussin' Back." "Who I'm taking shots at?/ Bitch I'm busting you/ Couldn't control your little feelings/ Look what dick is costing you/ It was all good yeah about a week [] Shes was Megans Ride Or Dieuntil she wasnt. 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According to Rolling Stone, the rapper later hired her friend to be her assistant. [54] The next month, she announced that her debut album was delayed as a result of her attempting to renegotiate her contract with 1501 Certified. The song gained acclaim, with many critics noting that it samples and interpolates the 1995 song "Who Shot Ya?" 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. [82][83] She continued working for this cause by writing an op-ed for The New York Times titled "Why I Speak Up for Black Women",[84] which received acclaim. [90] The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with over 100,000 album-equivalent units sold. [67] She released the song "Girls in the Hood" on June 26, 2020,[68] before featuring on Cardi B's single "WAP" and appearing in its music video in August 2020. She also claimed not to remember the apology Lanez made over the phone to her from jail the following evening, which was recorded. She testified that she and Harris had been partying at Kylie Jenner's home for several hours before Lanez arrived, and that she wanted to leave because her wig was slipping. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Kelsey Nicole trolled her ex-friend after the 300 . [39][40], On August 9, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Hot Girl Summer", featuring fellow American rapper Nicki Minaj and singer Ty Dolla Sign. [107] On May 1, 2022, the Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner honored Megan for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts for the Houston people by proclaiming May 2 Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas, which falls on the same day as her grandmother and late mother's birthday. After the former took aim . 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