Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Tory Lanez Shooting: “I Would be Crying Half The Time”
In a recent interview, Megan Thee Stallion delved into the emotional aftermath of the traumatic incident where she was shot by Tory Lanez. The hip-hop star shared how she navigated through “dark times” and the challenges she faced during her recovery.
Stallion expressed the pressures she felt as a Black woman, particularly highlighting the expectations placed on her to endure hardships with unwavering grace. “As a darker Black woman, I also feel like people expect me to take the punches, take the beating, take the lashings and handle it with grace,” she revealed, emphasising her humanity amidst the ordeal. Lanez was later convicted of three felonies related to the shooting, which resulted in Megan sustaining bullet fragments in her feet.
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Throughout the trial and aftermath, Stallion faced not only physical recovery but also scrutiny and disbelief from fans and peers regarding her account of the incident.
“A lot of people didn’t treat me like I was human for a long time,” Stallion recounted, reflecting on the harsh criticisms and lack of empathy she encountered. “I feel like everybody was always used to me being the fun and happy party girl. I watched people build me up, tear me down, and be confused about their expectations of me.”
The backlash took a toll on Megan’s mental health, leading to a period of severe depression that hindered her return to music. She candidly shared her struggles, describing moments of reluctance to perform and a desire to shield herself from public scrutiny.
“Before I went onstage, I would be crying half the time because I didn’t want to [perform], but I also didn’t want to upset my fans,” Megan admitted. “I didn’t want to get [out] from under the covers. I stayed in my room. I would not turn the lights on. I had blackout curtains. I didn’t want to see the sun. I knew I wasn’t myself. It took me a while to acknowledge that I was depressed. But once I started talking to a therapist, I was able to be truthful with myself.”
Despite the challenges, Megan is now preparing to release her highly anticipated third album and embark on her Hot Girl Summer tour. In a previous interview, she expressed excitement about returning to her music and giving her fans the “Megan Thee Stallion experience” they’ve been waiting for.
-Sushmita Sarkar
