Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) arrives at Michael Rubin's Fanatics Super Bowl Party 2022 held at 3Labs on February 12, 2022 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Sipa USA/AP ImagesA pre-trial hearing in Tory Lanez’s felony assault case involving the July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion was postponed to April 5. The postponement came as Megan responded to false online rumors regarding Lanez’s alleged culpability, which were posted to social media before today’s hearing had even begun.
“Court ain’t even started so why yall ready to start lying?” wrote Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) after a YouTuber claimed that “Tory Lanez’ DNA was NOT found” on the weapon allegedly used to shoot Megan in the feet.
“Yall got breaking news 15 minutes before court started and nobody has even been called in yet?? Yall tryna win a social media campaign this is MY REAL LIFE!” Pete wrote on Instagram Stories. She later added, “Only thing that happened in court today was it got pushed to April 5th.. but yall will get a lie trending.. Imagine how I feel.. reliving this shit every day publicly. It hurts. I’m so tired.”
Lanez’s attorney Shawn Holley, said in court, “We are in the process of actually retaining an expert with respect to DNA. It is our hope that we will be able to review & confirm the LAPD’s analysis, which from our standpoint was favorable.” Wednesday’s pretrial hearing comes more than a month after Lanez’s lawyer entered a not guilty plea at an arraignment. In December, LAPD Detective Ryan Stogner testified that Pete said Lanez allegedly shouted, “Dance, bitch!” at her before shooting.
Lanez was formally charged on Oct. 8, 2020, with one count of assaulting Pete with a semiautomatic firearm in a manner that “personally inflicted great bodily injury,” and one count of carrying a concealed, loaded, and unregistered firearm in a vehicle. A protective order barred him from contacting Pete either in person or otherwise.
The “SKAT” rapper pleaded not guilty on Nov. 18, 2020, and was allowed to remain free on $190,000 bail. He’s facing a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted as charged.
Additional reporting by Nancy Dillon
NEWS
Lainey Wilson and performers from KPop Demon Hunters are set to take the stage at Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.
The artists will appear alongside rapper Snoop Dogg for the halftime show during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions matchup on Christmas Day 25.12.25.
While revealing the lineup for the broadcast, which will stream on Netflix, Snoop shared a new mashup of Deck the Halls and Drop It Like It’s Hot and declared: “We about to light up this Christmas. Come on in!”
Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party will stream on Netflix as part of the game coverage, which follows the earlier Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders clash.
Netflix has also suggested that the show could feature additional surprise appearances.
In a press release, the streamer teased: “You’ll have to wait until Christmas Day to see who else joins Uncle Snoop for this jolly halftime show. You’re in for a holiday treat!”
Snoop added in a statement: “NFL, Netflix and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag.”
Snoop and Wilson will share the spotlight with KPop Demon Hunters performers Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, collectively known as Huntrix.
Kelly Clarkson will launch the celebrations earlier in the day, performing Underneath the Tree ahead of the Cowboys and Commanders game.
In 2024, the inaugural NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show was led by singer Beyoncé.
During that performance, Beyoncé welcomed Post Malone and Shaboozey to the stage for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.Lainey Wilson and performers from KPop Demon Hunters are set to take the stage at Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.
The artists will appear alongside rapper Snoop Dogg for the halftime show during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions matchup on Christmas Day 25.12.25.
While revealing the lineup for the broadcast, which will stream on Netflix, Snoop shared a new mashup of Deck the Halls and Drop It Like It’s Hot and declared: “We about to light up this Christmas. Come on in!”
Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party will stream on Netflix as part of the game coverage, which follows the earlier Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders clash.
Netflix has also suggested that the show could feature additional surprise appearances.
In a press release, the streamer teased: “You’ll have to wait until Christmas Day to see who else joins Uncle Snoop for this jolly halftime show. You’re in for a holiday treat!”
Snoop added in a statement: “NFL, Netflix and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag.”
Snoop and Wilson will share the spotlight with KPop Demon Hunters performers Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, collectively known as Huntrix.
Kelly Clarkson will launch the celebrations earlier in the day, performing Underneath the Tree ahead of the Cowboys and Commanders game.
In 2024, the inaugural NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show was led by singer Beyoncé.
During that performance, Beyoncé welcomed Post Malone and Shaboozey to the stage for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.Lainey Wilson and performers from KPop Demon Hunters are set to take the stage at Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party.
The artists will appear alongside rapper Snoop Dogg for the halftime show during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions matchup on Christmas Day 25.12.25.
While revealing the lineup for the broadcast, which will stream on Netflix, Snoop shared a new mashup of Deck the Halls and Drop It Like It’s Hot and declared: “We about to light up this Christmas. Come on in!”
Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party will stream on Netflix as part of the game coverage, which follows the earlier Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders clash.
Netflix has also suggested that the show could feature additional surprise appearances.
In a press release, the streamer teased: “You’ll have to wait until Christmas Day to see who else joins Uncle Snoop for this jolly halftime show. You’re in for a holiday treat!”
Snoop added in a statement: “NFL, Netflix and your uncle Snoop on Christmas Day? We’re servin’ up music, love and good vibes for the whole world to enjoy. That’s the kind of holiday magic Santa can’t fit in a bag.”
Snoop and Wilson will share the spotlight with KPop Demon Hunters performers Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, collectively known as Huntrix.
Kelly Clarkson will launch the celebrations earlier in the day, performing Underneath the Tree ahead of the Cowboys and Commanders game.
In 2024, the inaugural NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show was led by singer Beyoncé.
During that performance, Beyoncé welcomed Post Malone and Shaboozey to the stage for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
