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Megan Thee Stallion Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Social Media Influencer Milagro
Just days after a high-profile false story about the shooting case spread across social media, the superstar is pursuing legal action against what she describes as a “campaign of harassment and cyberbullying.”
Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper known for hits like “Savage” and “Body,” is taking legal action against a social media influencer, accusing her of spreading harmful falsehoods. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Megan (real name Megan Pete) claims YouTuber Milagro Gramz (Milagro Elizabeth Cooper) acted as a “mouthpiece” for rapper Tory Lanez, whom she testified shot her in a violent 2020 incident. Gramz allegedly launched a public campaign to “belittle, insult, and spread false statements” about the case, which led to Lanez’s 2022 conviction.
According to the suit, Gramz reportedly shared harmful misinformation about the high-profile shooting case, including questioning whether Megan was injured and suggesting a firearm involved in the case had “gone missing.” Megan’s lawyers, from the prominent firm Quinn Emanuel, argued that Gramz’s comments “recklessly disregarded the truth,” pointing out that the gun is securely in the custody of the LAPD.
Just in: Megan Thee Stallion has sued blogger Milagro Gramz, alleging she is purposely spreading false information online on behalf of Tory Lanez.
The federal lawsuit has four causes of action, including that Milagro promoted an "altered sexual depiction" of Megan. pic.twitter.com/0iOPI9T0Ff— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) October 30, 2024
Statement from Megan Thee Stallion:
“It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying and the publication of misinformation about my personal and professional life.
I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from… pic.twitter.com/xiRL7hNHIF— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) October 30, 2024
The lawsuit further accuses Gramz of cyberstalking, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. One notable claim is that Gramz promoted a pornographic “deepfake” video featuring Megan. Although Megan’s attorneys did not allege that Gramz created the video, they argued that she encouraged her followers to view it, which violates a Florida statute against “altered sexual depictions” of real people.
“Enough is enough,” Megan’s attorneys stated in the filing. “Ms. Pete—a victim of violent crime and champion of women’s rights—will no longer stand for defendant’s campaign of harassment.”
Megan’s lawsuit arrives just after a widely circulated, false story claiming an appeals court declared Lanez innocent—a report her legal team condemned as “nonsense.” Her attorney, Alex Spiro, announced that further legal actions may follow to prevent the spread of similar false narratives.
I’ve been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion:
“We are filing a civil action against you concerning your campaign of harassment and cyberbullying and the false comments you made regarding Ms. Pete…..the plaintiff is aware of… pic.twitter.com/gxswWRRyaG— Mílagro (@MobzWorld) October 30, 2024
The rapper issued a strong statement after filing the lawsuit, warning others about the consequences of spreading false information: “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists,” Megan told Billboard. “It’s unacceptable behavior, and these individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.”
In August 2023, Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of three felony counts related to the shooting. He has since appealed the verdict, though no decision has been made on that front.
The new lawsuit against Gramz highlights a critical moment for public figures facing defamation and harassment on social media. Megan’s legal team hopes this case will serve as a warning to influencers and online personalities who spread defamatory content under the guise of opinion.
This lawsuit underscores a larger issue about the role of influencers and bloggers in reporting — or misreporting — legal matters involving high-profile celebrities. As the case unfolds, it may establish significant precedents for how celebrities and their legal teams respond to online defamation and misinformation.
