Tory Lanez Ordered to Pay Megan Thee Stallion Legal Fees Over Disruptive Deposition

Rapper Tory Lanez has been ordered by a federal judge to pay Megan Thee Stallion's legal fees following his disruptive conduct during a court-ordered deposition related to her defamation lawsuit against YouTube blogger Milagro Gramz. During the April deposition conducted via Zoom from prison, Lanez mocked Megan's attorney, interrupted proceedings, and feigned ignorance of basic facts, prompting Megan's legal team to seek contempt charges and additional sanctions. The judge ruled Lanez must cover the attorney fees incurred during the deposition and appointed a magistrate to supervise future depositions to ensure order. Megan's lawsuit against Gramz alleges the blogger spread false information about her mental health and personal life, reportedly with Lanez's involvement, and Gramz was fined $5,000 to cover Megan's legal costs. This case is part of the broader legal fallout following Lanez's 2020 conviction for shooting Megan, highlighting ongoing tensions and legal battles within the hip-hop community. Legal experts note this defamation case may impact how social media commentary is handled within traditional defamation law frameworks.