Greetings everyone, welcome. Tory Lanez has finally broken his silence regarding the incident involving Megan Thee Stallion, and his statement may come as quite a surprise. Instead of taking to Instagram Live to share his perspective, Lanez opted to release an entire project titled “Daystar,” where he directly addresses the altercation with Megan.
For those unfamiliar with the backstory: Last July, Megan Thee Stallion was shot after departing from a gathering at Kylie Jenner’s residence, with Tory Lanez reportedly in her company. Speculation swirled regarding the identity of the shooter, until Megan eventually pointed to Lanez as the culprit.
“Yes, Tory shot me. You shot me. You dry shot me.” “Like, everybody in the car. It’s only four mothers in the car. Me, you, my homegirl, and your security.” “Everybody in the car arguing. I’m in the front seat, this in the back seat. I’ll get out the car. I’m done arguing. I don’t want to argue no more.” “I get out. I’m walking away. This from out the back seat of the car start shooting me. You shot me.”
Megan Thee Stallion has voiced her truth, reiterating points she’d made previously, but this time, she named names. Her decision not to involve the police stemmed from fear – fear fueled by the chaos of the moment: the hovering helicopter, the authoritative commands from law enforcement. In such a tense situation, any misstep could have had dire consequences. It’s understandable why she initially kept silent. Moreover, Tory was not just an acquaintance but a friend, so there was a layer of protection she extended, albeit not obligated to. It’s likely Megan would have remained silent had footage of the incident not surfaced, prompting her to speak out under pressure – a point Tory subtly acknowledged in his song.
Tory’s response to the situation was unconventional; rather than resorting to Instagram live, he dropped an entire album titled “Daystar,” seizing the opportunity to address the controversy. While his decision to do so is debatable – whether it was a strategic defense or an act of desperation – the album’s quality is undeniable, sparking widespread discussion.
In his track “Money Over Fallouts,” Tory vehemently denies shooting Megan, expressing frustration at being framed: “Megan, people trying to frame me for a shooting, but them boys ain’t cleaning up.” He challenges Megan’s affidavit, insisting on his innocence: “Girl, you had the nerve to write the statement on an affidavit, knowing I ain’t do it.” Tory underscores his loyalty and questions Megan’s perception of him: “Don’t forget, you was my bee, I held it down and kept it real.” However, he also expresses hurt and betrayal: “But I thought you were solid too, but look how you doing me.”
The situation is complex, with emotions running high on both sides, and Tory’s album has added another layer of intrigue to the narrative.
In the song, Tory hinted at his rumored relationship with Megan and delved into their connection on the album. He maintains his innocence, denying any deliberate harm to Megan, while also highlighting inconsistencies in her injury accounts, questioning how she could be shot in the foot without hitting any bones or tendons.
Let me make it clear: I fully believe Megan’s account of being shot. She sustained injuries to her feet, there’s no doubt about that. However, there might have been some embellishment. This isn’t to diminish her pain and trauma; it’s evident she was hurt, as seen in the video where she exited the car with blood on her foot. Someone harmed her, but did a bullet pass through her foot? Probably not. She likely suffered from bullet fragments and grazes. When she mentioned “bullets in her feet,” she may have misspoken, but she wasn’t lying about being injured.
Tory also took aim at Megan’s team, specifically Roc Nation and Jay-Z, suggesting they attempted to pay him off. Despite losing significant money due to the fallout, he’s confident in his loyal fan base and maintains his integrity, asserting that if he had endangered Megan, she would have spoken up to the authorities.
So, while Tory Lanez addressed his rumored relationship with Megan and disputed her claims, Megan’s injuries remain undeniable, even if the exact nature of the incident is still under scrutiny.
It’s intriguing how Tory repeatedly mentioned Megan’s team, suggesting Roc Nation might have influenced her to speak out. While Megan has every right to address the incident as the victim, it’s worth considering if external pressures played a role. Tory hinted that industry figures were targeting him, but does this absolve him of guilt? His response raises doubts about his innocence. Megan asserted with certainty that Tory was the perpetrator, risking her career by accusing him unless she was mistaken. She mentioned getting shot from behind while walking away, indicating she might not have seen the shooter. Despite Megan’s confidence, there’s lingering skepticism about Tory’s innocence, especially since she disclosed the presence of two other individuals in the car during the incident.
I was aware that Kelsey, her friend, was present in the car, and she explicitly stated she didn’t possess the gun, leading me to believe in her innocence. However, the absence of mention regarding Tory’s security raises suspicions; though I’m not asserting his guilt, he remains a plausible suspect. Megan accuses Tory, while he vehemently denies any involvement, leaving this narrative in a constant whirlwind, with individuals ultimately siding with their chosen beliefs. Additionally, Tory divulged intriguing insights into his relationship with Megan. Speculation surrounded their romantic involvement, suggesting their rift stemmed from the night of the incident. In his track “Friends Become Strangers,” he expressed, “You were my confidant. Not only that, but you were my demise. You supported me amidst the adversity, but then you began taking things too seriously, leading to our downfall.” He questions Megan’s grasp of the complete story and urges against allowing external influences to exacerbate the situation. Despite the persistent gossip surrounding his reputation, Tory reflects on the transformative nature of relationships and the emergence of secrecy and manipulation within affectionate bonds.
This intrigued me because there were rumors circulating that Megan had a falling out with her friend Kelsey over Tory. Allegedly, before the shooting incident occurred, Megan, Tory, and Kelsey were in a heated argument in the car. According to a source from Heavy.com, the argument stemmed from both women discovering they were involved with Tory romantically. Supposedly, this revelation occurred at Kylie Jenner’s pool party, where Megan and Kelsey witnessed Tory flirting with Kylie, sparking jealousy and suspicion between them.
Although it’s uncertain whether these rumors hold any truth, Megan kept her relationship with Tory very private, possibly withholding information from her friend. If indeed Tory was romantically involved with both Megan and Kelsey simultaneously, knowing they were friends, it reflects poorly on his character.
In Tory’s song “Friends Become Strangers,” he reflects on their relationship, questioning whether shared pain and vulnerability should change their dynamic. He expresses a desire to reconcile and reminisces about happier times spent together, hoping to mend their connection despite the challenges fame and misunderstandings may bring.
So, Tory’s pouring his heart out, clearly missing Megan. But it feels like emotional manipulation because he wants her to hear the song, stirring up old memories and emotions. They had not only a romantic relationship but a real friendship, with Megan confiding in him. Yet, he took advantage, playing with her feelings, now penning songs about missing her, like “Solo Drive at Night.”
While with Megan, he flirted with other women, allegedly even seeing her friend, which is just disrespectful. He toyed with Megan’s emotions, openly flirting with Kylie in front of her. It’s understandable why Megan would be upset if they shared such a deep bond. Alcohol likely fueled heated arguments, but that still doesn’t justify Tory shooting her. Even though he denies it, I’m skeptical. Denying responsibility doesn’t prove innocence, especially since Megan identified him as the shooter.
Tory’s album is impressive, giving him a platform to speak out as his career faces scrutiny. Industry figures like Roc Nation are turning against him, with Megan’s ties to Jay-Z ensuring his path remains rocky. Megan’s label may even rush her album release to overshadow Tory’s, eager to move past this drama.