Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to set the record straight regarding her gunshot wounds on Wednesday, July 15.
"The narrative that is being reported about Sunday's morning events are inaccurate and I'd like to set the record straight," Thee Stallion wrote. She recounted that on Sunday morning, she suffered gunshot wounds. She said that it was "a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me."
Megan Thee Stallion then clarified that she was "never arrested." She added that the police officers drove her to the hospital to get the bullets removed. She expressed gratitude for being alive and that she's expected to make a full recovery. She stressed that it was important for her "to clarify the details about this traumatic night."
"I'm currently focused on my recovery," Megan wrote. She explained that it is so she can return to her life "and back to making music as soon as possible"
Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 15, to address circulating reports that she was arrested together with Tory Lanez on Sunday, July 12.
Her post, which has more than 1.3 million likes as of this writing, was captioned "I was never arrested." She added that the whole experience was "an eye opener" and "a blessing in disguise." Support from fans and her fellow artists poured in to express well wishes to the artist.
Singer-songwriter Kehlani wrote: "hella glad you're okay." Normani also commented. The "Dancing with a Stranger" artist wrote: "love you sis [...] God got you!!!!
Megan Thee Stallion's foot injury and Tory Lanez's possession of a concealed weapon
The "Savage" artist made the statement after it was reported that she was arrested over the weekend. On Sunday, July 12, Megan Thee Stallion was found injured inside the SUV together with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. TMZ reports that the local authorities responded to reports of multiple gunshots being heard outside a Hollywood Hills party.
Witnesses claimed that shots were fired before an SUV was seen leaving the area. The police reportedly had a description of the vehicle, later locating it with Lanez and Stallion. An unidentified female passenger as well as the gun was later found.
Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez, and the other female passenger on Sunday were from Kylie Jenner's pool party.
Megan, Kylie Jenner & Tory Lanez hanging out via IG Live. pic.twitter.com/soLnIBsFxE — Thee Stallion Updates (@theestallionhq) July 12, 2020
In the exclusive footage obtained by TMZ, Thee Stallion was asked to exit the vehicle and go toward the police. It showed the female artist leaving a trail of blood as she slowly walks to the authorities. Law enforcement sources told the media portal that she said her food was cut on glass, which prompted authorities to take her to the hospital.
TMZ also stated: "To this point ... police have NOT connected Tory to the shots that were fired outside the party."
Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was released on the same day after a $35,000 bond. Hollywood Life reports that he is set to appear on court on October 13. According to Atty. Sharen H. Ghatan, should Lanez be convicted of the felony, he "could face a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 3 years in jail, long with a $10,000 max fine."
She later added that "The Quarantine Radio" host has better chances if the gun was locked in his trunk or a lock-box of any type. Also, Tory Lanez having a valid license to carry will work in his favor.
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