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Judge Reveals Tory Lanez’s Lyrics & Music Videos Could Be “Fair Game” If Rapper Testifies

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With week two of Tory Lanez’s trial currently underway, it still isn’t clear whether the Canadian rapper will actually testify in front of the jury. However, a judge recently revealed that his lyrics and music video content could be “fair game” if he does.

Legal journalist Meghan Cuniff, who’s been following and tweeting about the case, shared online Tuesday, “One big issue remains: Will Tory Lanez testify? If he does, Judge Herriford says any lyrics or videos that relate to this case are fair game, which DA Alexander Bott says include Lanez’s music video in which he’s ‘butchering horse feet, clearly directed at Megan.’”

The music video mentioned refers to “CAP,” which Lanez debuted on YouTube earlier this year. In it, he appears to cut a butchered horse leg while wielding a large knife and wearing an apron. 

Later in the video Lanez also appears in a courtroom, leading many to believe that he was referencing Megan thee Stallion.

Following Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey testifying in Lanez’s trial, lyrics from her 2020 diss track “Bussin’ Back” were admitted into evidence.

READ MORE: Kelsey Harris’ Texts About Tory Lanez Allegedly “Dragging” Her Admitted In Trial: Report

Lyrics from the track include: “If I was the one with the gun you would’ve heard about a murder / Said her back was turned but that girl know who really hurt her.” She also claimed on the song that Megan lied to the D.A. about her taking “hush money.”

Following Megan’s interview with Gayle King in April 2022, the Houston rapper addressed the ensuing backlash on Twitter, also referencing Lanez’s controversial “CAP” music video. 

“So A man can shoot me, chop up horse legs in music videos to taunt me, pay blogs to spread false information from what’s happening in court, record studio albums and make diss tracks… but when I talk to Gayle King that’s the last straw.. F**K YALL.” she tweeted following her CBS Mornings appearance.

Check back in with HotNewHipHop for ongoing details about the Tory Lanez trial.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Bodyguard Said Tory Lanez Apologized For Shooting: Report

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The legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez ramped up this week, as both sides give their testimonies. Recently, Meg’s former bodyguard Justin Edison did not attend trial proceedings when called to testify. While some see this as Meg’s case disintegrating, many have noticed how fishy this seems. A source told Rolling Stone that Edison gave a statement that Lanez apologized to him for shooting Megan.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

According to these new reports, Edison primarily contributed to authorities charging Tory in the first place. Apparently, the bodyguard went to the Canadian rapper’s house to get his client’s belongings. After, he claims that Lanez apologized to him for the shooting, and issued a witness statement in reference. However, other witnesses backtracked rather than disappeared, such as Meg’s friend Kelsey Harris.

Regardless, Edison didn’t appear in court to give this testimony, which caused many to raise eyebrows. “Megan bodyguard Justin Edison is now considered a missing person,” one user wrote on Twitter. However, the Los Angeles Police Department told TMZ that there’s no missing person’s case for Edison.

Said user stated, “He was supposed to testify yesterday. He’s the sole reason Tory got charged. He went to Tory house to get Megan’s things, he claim Tory confessed that he shot Meg and now he’s missing out of nowhere, yeah okay.”

Seemingly, authorities in the LAPD dismissed Edison’s disappearance enough to not warrant a missing person’s case. Still, Rolling Stone’s report suggests that there’s a lot of withheld information in this case. Also, if Edison issued that statement and had every intention to testify, it would support the Houston rapper’s emotional testimony. However, things in court are not that easy. As witnesses flip and the case impacts Meg’s personal life, people are unsure of how far this will go.

But what do you think of Edison’s testimony, disappearance, and the LAPD’s actions? How do you think this case between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez will develop? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this story.

50 Cent Compares Megan Thee Stallion Case To Jussie Smollett

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Megan Thee Stallion’s court case against her alleged shooter Tory Lanez took some wild turns in the courthouse. Amid missing witnesses, contradicting stories, and backtracked testimonies, Meg and Tory have both faced scrutiny and criticism for their accounts. However, the Houston rapper in particular reckoned with a lot of backlash to her experience and side of the story. 50 Cent is the latest to question Meg’s side, as he published a tweet comparing her to former Power star Jussie Smollett.

LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 17: (L-R) Recording artist 50 Cent and actors Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Larry Busacca/BMA2015/Getty Images for dcp)

In 50’s post, he included a meme of Megan morphing into Smollett and a link to his G-Unit merch. Readers likely remember that the actor staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019 because he was not happy with his salary.

The New York rapper posted the caption, “Damn i’m confused all this shit going around i don’t know what to think. LOL.”

Meg’s been fighting for her case in public since April of this year, where she had her first TV appearance since the July 2020 shooting. Furthermore, she told CBS This Morning‘s Gayle King that she was never intimately close with her alleged shooter. However, in this week’s trial proceedings, the court found that her and Tory Lanez had been romantically involved. Also, Meg’s former best friend Kelsey Harris contradicted her previous testimonies that she saw Tory shoot Megan.

Therefore, her lawyers are concerned that there’s been witness tampering. Meanwhile, the Canadian rapper said that a fight broke out the night of the alleged shooting over jealousy. He claims that he slept with both friends, which started an argument. Moreover, Tory sent an apology to the “NDA” rapper, which he used as primary evidence in court.

He tweeted in February, “Good dick had me f**king 2 best friends, and I got caught. That’s what I apologized 4. It’s sick how u spun it tho.” Unfortunately, male rappers coming down on the female MC’s traumatizing experience has been a trend this year.

What do you think of 50’s jabs? In addition, what’s your take on the legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this investigation.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Ex-BFF Kelsey Harris Backtracks On Previous Statements

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As the trial between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez continues, the case has taken an interesting turn.

One of the key testifiers in the trial is Kelsey Harris, Megan’s ex-best friend, and former personal assistant.

Megan Thee Stallion speaks at the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit at Detroit Opera House. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for ABA)

Harris was present when the alleged shooting took place two years ago. Tory’s lawyers are reportedly denying that the Canadian rapper is the shooter, indicating instead that the influencer is responsible.

Lanez’s defense argues that the shooting was a result of an alleged argument between the “Savage” rapper and her then-BFF. During her testimony yesterday (December 14), reports say that Harris has been all over the place in her recounts of the situation.

L.A. Times Courts Reporter James Queally is covering the case on Twitter. “She’s saying she doesn’t remember things she said to prosecutors during a September interview, which was recorded,” he wrote in a tweet, referencing the influencer.

During this recorded interview from September, Harris allegedly confessed to some key details in the case. However, she is now backtracking on these claims.

“Critically, she wouldn’t confirm she saw Lanez with the gun (which she said in the recorded interview) or that Lanez threatened to shoot her (which she said in the recorded interview),” Queally wrote later in the Twitter threat.

She is also reportedly denying that Lanez is responsible for offering her hush money. On Tuesday (December 13), Meg testified that he did.

Furthermore, reports indicate that the KN Management founder is going through a lot at this time. “Harris is saying she’s struggling with postpartum depression and a recent death in the family and her ‘mind isn’t here right now,’” the reporter continues.

As a result, the judge has informed the jury that they are unable to consider the September recording as evidence. Harris was granted immunity in her testimony after initially asserting her 5th amendment right.

In an interview with Rolling Stone in June, the “Savage” rapper admits to subsequently falling out with her friend after the incident. The influencer was allegedly hanging out with Lanez after the events took place.

Additionally, the Houston native testified for herself at the beginning of the trial, explaining her side of the story and the timeline of events. Facing several felony counts, Lanez will face more than 22 years in prison if found guilty.

The trial began earlier this week and is expected to last until at least the end of next.

Finally, what do you think about this new update? Comment below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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Asian Doll Tweets Megan Thee Stallion Was “Shot In Her Foot By A Midget” Amid Trial

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During the first week of Tory Lanez’s trial, Asian Doll offered her thoughts on the case while also lending support to Megan Thee Stallion. 

The “Nunnadet Sh*t” rapper clapped back at a Twitter user and seemingly referenced Lanez, saying that Megan was “shot in her foot by a midget.”

Lanez’s trial kicked off this past Monday (Dec. 12) with opening statements. Since then, Megan and Kelsie, her ex-friend and alleged witness, have taken the stand to offer their version of events.

As testimonies continue to pour in, many have taken to social media to add their two cents on Megan’s character. In a tweet, one user alluded to the “Savage” rapper being a liar based on her zodiac sign. 

READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion Gets Emotional, Reveals Dark Thoughts While Taking Stand In Trial

“Megan is an Aquarius that just sums up a lot of the things she’s done,” they tweeted on Tuesday. “& if you know anything about Aquarius they lie they A*S OFF!”

Asian Doll responded shortly after. In her own tweet, she wrote “Friend….Ion think zodiac signs got nun to do with a female literally being shot in her foot by a midget delete this.”

Though Megan and Asian Doll have known each other for years, the pair hasn’t always been on good terms. Following the Houston rapper’s Good News album release in 2020, they got into a dispute over a past collaboration.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 03: Megan Thee Stallion performs during the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on November 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)

Claiming that her verse was removed from “Do It On The Tip,” Asian also entered a Twitter spat with the City Girls. The rap duo is featured in the final version of the song.

Apparently upset at Megan for not getting involved, she tweeted, “How you don’t defend a b***h that RUN to defend you.”

Asian Doll also wrote during the song drama that she and the Traumazine rapper were still friends. She said at the time“idgaf about no song I did in my sleep.” 

“I was (mad) but ima Sagittarius we get mad then 10mins later WE DON’T GIVE A F**K BOUT NUNNADET S**T.” Asian Doll added. 

Check back in with HNHH for new updates on Lanez’s ongoing trial.

Megan Thee Stallion Gets Emotional, Reveals Dark Thoughts While Taking Stand In Trial

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On the second day of Tory Lanez’s trial, Megan thee Stallion took the stand to detail her experience during and after the alleged shooting.

While getting emotional, the rapper opened up about the difficult moments she’s dealt with while being in the public eye.

Per People, the “WAP” star stated Tuesday, “I’m having a really difficult time sitting up here telling my story and having to sit across [from] people who have made up lies about me and having to [sit] across from Tory.”

“I try to be strong. I don’t like to look weak,” she vulnerably added, “I don’t want to give them the power that they’ve taken from me for the last three years.”

Opening up about the isolation she’s experienced, Megan shared on the stand, “I can’t even be happy… I don’t want to talk to friends or family.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 13: Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

“I don’t want to live,” the Texas rapper also revealed. “I wish he had just shot and killed me if I had to go through this torture.”

Asked to recount when she was allegedly shot, Megan said that she heard a gunshot. “I don’t know how many, but feels like it went on forever,” she noted.

Claiming that she saw Lanez shoot at her, she continued, “He said, ‘Dance bitch ,’ and I turned to him and saw him shoot.”

READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion Responds After Drake’s Supposed Diss Over Tory Lanez Shooting On “Her Loss”

On the support that Lanez has been given, the Traumazine rapper said, “Every man in a position of power in the music industry has taken his side.” She also discussed how often people accuse her of lying.

At one point during Megan’s testimony, she answered yes after being asked if she was more famous than Lanez at the time of the incident. According to People, the “Say It” singer appeared shocked, later mouthing “Okay.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 13: Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Megan also revealed that she and Kelsey are no longer friends. She stated on the stand that her friendship with Kelsey ended after she met up with Lanez following the incident.

The 27-year-old made it clear, though, that Lanez was the person she believed shot her, not her ex-friend.

The testimony comes after opening statements began on Monday (Dec. 13). Earlier on Tuesday, Megan confirmed that Lanez offered to bribe her with $1 million following the alleged shooting.

Check back in with HNHH as we continue to cover the ongoing trial.

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Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Trial Officially Underway

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It’s been over two years since Tory Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. The trial is finally getting underway in Los Angeles.

Opening remarks serve as the first order of business and will begin today (December 12). The Canadian faces three felony counts.

Tory Lanez attends Sorry For What Event on September 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

If convicted of all charges, including assault and having a concealed weapon in a vehicle, he could spend upwards of 22 years in prison.

However, the Brampton-born rapper continues to maintain his innocence. He has pleaded not guilty to the felonies against him. It currently remains unclear if he will testify. His alleged victim, though, is due to take the stand later this week, according to a spokesman for the LA County DA’s office.

In August 2020, the “Savage” rapper officially came forward during an Instagram Live to accuse the 30-year-old of shooting her in the foot. The incident allegedly took place in July outside of a party hosted by Kylie Jenner in the Hollywood Hills.

The “Say It” singer broke his own silence the following month. He subsequently released DAYSTAR, a 17-track album in which he addresses his side of the story on multiple songs.

Namely, on “Money Over Fallouts,” the lyricist questions how Thee Stallion could’ve gotten shot in the foot without getting hit in any bones or tendons. Lanez’s first charge stemming from the incident came in October 2020.

On the other hand, the Traumazine rapper continues to defend her allegations.

She has never been afraid to clap back at people online who question her reality and trauma. The Texas native criticizes the difference in attitude towards violence against Black women compared to the dismissal of her truth.

In her April interview with CBS Mornings host Gayle King, the 27-year-old detailed her side of the story on television for the first time.

Stemming from a separate alleged assault with fellow artist August Alsina, the world was witness to Lanez subsequently being placed on house arrest in October. He has since been released.

Just last week, Lanez’s lawyer revealed that Kylie Jenner and Cory Gamble are among the possible witnesses of the alleged assault. Both were present at the 2020 party that the incident followed.

“I want him to go to jail,” Meg said of Tory when speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year. The trial is expected to last at least two weeks.

Make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates in the trial. What do you think the outcome will be? Comment down below.

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Tory Lanez Tweets Bible Verses Following Megan Thee Stallion Hearing

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After over two years of speculation, the world is about to discover what may have happened between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. The former friends were once thick as thieves; however, an incident in July 2020 would change their lives forever. It was then that Megan was injured outside of a Hollywood Hills mansion as Lanez was arrested. She later came forward to accuse Lanez of shooting her in the foot—a charge he denied since the onset.

This week, Lanez received an additional charge of negligent discharge of a firearm. He already faced charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm, according to TMZ. Hours ago, he returned to Twitter with what he called his “last tweet,” and it once again divided pop culture.

Read More: Tory Lanez Faces 3rd Felony Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Case: Report

“I’m going to leave this here one more time …and watch how it ages,” the singer-rapper wrote. “NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER … AND EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST ME IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED u sit and watch now …. And don’t ever question the GOD I serve again . This is my last tweet.”

Lanez’s supporters interpreted this as his way of saying he was confident that the trial would end in his favor. There has been a divide, especially within Hip Hop culture, about this case. Megan has repeatedly stated that Lanez, and no one else, was her assailant. However, with Lanez’s adamant enthusiasm that he did not pull the trigger, others have deemed the Houston rapper a liar.

Read More: Tory Lanez & Prince From “Love & Hip-Hop” Settle Alleged Assault Cases

This is a trial that many have been waiting for, if not just to hear the end of the ongoing saga. DJ Akademiks has been vocal for years as he seemingly sides with Lanez in this court battle. He has claimed to have looked at court documents and alleges that Megan isn’t telling the truth.

The trial is set to begin next week. Check back with us as we continue to cover updates about the case.

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Tory Lanez Faces 3rd Felony Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Case: Report

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As jury selection is currently underway, Tory Lanez is reportedly facing his third felony charge in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, this time for negligent discharge of a firearm.

The “Say It” rapper is also looking at charges for assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm, according to TMZ. Following the August 2020 incident, Lanez pleaded not guilty to the charges and has publicly denied shooting Megan.

Read More: Tory Lanez Released From House Arrest Amid Megan Thee Stallion Trial

The Texas native accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot back in 2020, alleging on Instagram Live, “Yes, this n*gga Tory shot me. You shot me, and you got your publicist and your people going to these blogs lying and sh*t. Stop lying.”

“It’s only four motherf*ckas in the car. Me, you, my homegirl, and your security,” Megan also stated on the live stream. “Everybody in the car arguing. I’m in the front seat, this n*gga in the backseat.”

Claiming that she exited the vehicle and began walking away, Megan continued, “This n*gga, from out the backseat of the car, started shooting me. You shot me.”

READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Label: Report

Lanez questions whether she had ever been shot in the foot in his song “Money Over Fallouts.” This has reportedly been a point of contention in the court case, as well.

The 30-year-old states on the 2020 track, “Gotta see a couple questions: How the f*ck you get shot in your foot, don’t hit no bones or tendons?”

He also says in the song, “Girl, you had the nerve to write that statement on that affidavit. Knowin’ I ain’t do it but I’m comin’ at my truest. Tryna keep this s**t two hunnid with you, shorty, I can prove it. But them people in yo ear, they the true ones that I fear.“

A judge ordered Lanez to not publicly speak about the incident in February 2021, per Page Six.

Read More: Tory Lanez Due In Court For Jury Selection In Megan Thee Stallion Trial Today

In October, HotNewHipHop reported that the Canadian musician had been put on house arrest and given a GPS-tracked ankle monitor to wear until his trial began.

The decision came after Lanez allegedly attacked fellow artist August Alsina. According to the “I Luv This Sh*t” singer, Lanez assaulted him after he refused his handshake, leaving him bloody and hurt. Lanez reportedly no longer has to wear his ankle monitor, as allowed by a judge.

Per TMZ, opening statements for the Megan shooting trial will start sometime next week. Check back with HNHH for any new updates on the ongoing case.

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