The Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Trial: Unexpected Witnesses and High-Profile Drama
The upcoming defamation trial involving Megan Thee Stallion and blogger Milagro Gramz is anticipated to have some unexpected witnesses on the defense side, such as Joe Budden and Kylie Jenner. Budden and Jenner were listed as potential defense witnesses for Milagro Gramz, who Megan accuses of conducting an online smear campaign related to Tory Lanez's 2022 criminal trial.
Kylie Jenner's inclusion in the witness list is likely linked to a pool party she hosted in July 2020 in Hollywood, where Megan was shot during a drive home, leading to Lanez's conviction two years later. Megan views the civil case as a broader battle against the misuse of online platforms to target and discredit women in the music industry.
Megan emphasized the need to hold bloggers responsible for years of harassment, cyberbullying, and spreading misinformation about her personal and professional life. She expressed her frustration with bloggers posing as journalists and spreading false narratives about her character, stressing the consequences for posting lies and defamatory content.
The presence of Joe Budden as a potential witness raises questions about how his past comments on Megan or his involvement in hip-hop media could influence the defense's strategy. The specifics of the testimony expected from Budden and Jenner are not detailed in the filing. The witness list also includes Tory Lanez, his father Sonstar Peterson, music executive Carl Crawford, and blogger Jason Lee.
The defamation trial is scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025. In this legal battle, the involvement of high-profile figures like Joe Budden and Kylie Jenner adds an intriguing dimension to the proceedings, highlighting the complexities of navigating defamation claims in the digital age.