Tory Lanez—born Daystar Peterson—is making headlines again, this time in a civil courtroom rather than behind bars. As the defamation and cyber‑stalking trial kicked off in Miami against YouTube blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper, Lanez was held in contempt of court following a highly contentious jailhouse deposition. [rollingstone.com]
A U.S. Magistrate Judge fined Lanez $20,000 for obstructing Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team, after he repeatedly refused to answer simple, direct questions—such as how and when he first met Cooper and whether he communicated with her via Instagram or text. Lanez even allegedly said during the deposition, “Whatever the fines are, I’ll pay them. I’m a millionaire. I don’t care,” before storming out and calling Megan’s lawyer a liar. [rollingstone.com]
As a result, the judge will inform the jury that Lanez was properly asked these questions but refused to answer—which could weigh heavily on how prejudicial his testimony appears. [rollingstone.com]
Why It Matters
This contempt ruling adds significant drama to a case already entangled with high-profile criminal proceedings. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020—a crime she described as life-altering. Meanwhile, the civil suit alleges that Cooper spread damaging rumors about Megan at Lanez’s behest, purportedly to deflect attention from his criminal charges. [rollingstone.com]
With jury selection underway, these courtroom developments set an intense tone. Will a defiant Lanez impede the proceedings—or could this contempt finding shift sympathy toward Megan’s side?
This blog post captures the essential details, courtroom tension, and broader context surrounding the Lanez–Megan Thee Stallion defamation case as it unfolds.
Tory Lanez Held in Contempt as Trial Starts in Megan Thee Stallion Lawsuit Against Blogger