', "Megan Thee Stallion Launches Her 'Suga' Era With 'B.I.T.C.H. As Canadian rapper Tory stands trial for his alleged involvement in injuring Megan two years ago, the Savage artist and Airbnb hostesss history has once again become the topic of conversations among social media users. "Kelsey is very business-minded, very organized, very on-time. In 2020, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list. Kelsey Harris was Megan Thee Stallions former close friend who was present when Tory Lanez allegedly shot the singer. Its a shame we here today, truth be told, its cause of you, Kelsey Nicole raps at the start of Bussin Back, the Megan Thee Stallion diss track she dropped on Nov. 25. [55][56][57][58], On March 6, 2020, she released the EP, Suga, against the wishes of 1501, after a judge granted a temporary restraining order against the label. Don't let Kelsey Harris' confused courtroom confessions fool you in the Tory Lanez trial. "I mean, its a trigger situation. [32] The album received critical acclaim and landed on several year-end critics lists, with Paper calling it the best album of 2019. Megan Thee Stallion On Kelsey Nicole . I didnt see him do that.. When the Texas Southern University graduate won Best Mixtape for Fever at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards, she was one of the first to congratulate Meg for the achievement. During cross-examination, Harris told the defense that she would like to make that very clear that Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, did not pay her prior to the beginning of the trial. [33] Taylor Crumpton of Pitchfork rated the album 8/10 and wrote in the review, "Megan's delivery of perfectly executed bars are comparable to successions from a fully automatic machine gun; a carefully studied aim of fiery stanzas that could only be carried by a rapper with extensive knowledge of the genre's early practices of battle rap. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kelsey Nicole Harris, ex-BFF of Megan Thee Stallion, who is the crucial witness in the 2020 shooting at Megan, requested to invoke 5th Amendment rights on Wednesday, December 14. She received an honorary key to the City of Houston, a symbolic cowboy hat and belt buckle. ', But a fan captured a video via Instagram live in which Kelsey seemed ready to share at least something. / Said her back was turned but that girl know who really hurt her (I aint hurt you, b-tch) She also denies taking hush money from Tory, and accused Meg of FaceTime my na while my other n layin there.. [28], On January 22, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released "Big Ole Freak" as a single from her EP, Tina Snow, and also filmed a music video for the track. The Grammy Award-winning artist has leveled up in her career and love life. Kelsey Harris was Megan Thee Stallion's former close friend who was present when Tory Lanez allegedly shot the singer. And its not that she didnt literally read her contract , she didnt understand the verbiage at that time and now that she does she simply requested for it to be fixed, Kelsey went explained in her reply. [165][166] The following month, Megan claimed that Peterson was the person who shot her, saying, "I didn't tell the police what happened immediately right there because I didn't want to die. It looks like the video needs a re-edit before it gets released. Lawyer David Kenner on Jan. 13, 2023, and rapper Tory Lanez on Dec. 21, 2022. RELATED: Audio of Tory Lanez's Jailhouse Phone Call to Kelsey Harris Leaked The former rapper was convicted in December of assault and other charges for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in 2020. 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[54] The next month, she announced that her debut album was delayed as a result of her attempting to renegotiate her contract with 1501 Certified. This week, the "Savage" rapper celebrated the release of her long-awaited debut album, Good News.Among the LP's 17 tracks includes a record titled "Shots Fired," on which Megan recounts the July 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez, who she claimed shot her and offered her hush money . [107] On May 1, 2022, the Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner honored Megan for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts for the Houston people by proclaiming May 2 Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas, which falls on the same day as her grandmother and late mother's birthday. 1 on Hot 100, Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage' Soars to Top Five", "Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce's 'Savage' Surges to No. "I told you what Im going through," Harris said. But when asked about the crime itself, Harris repeatedly told prosecutors that her memory was "hazy" and a "blur," and denied statements she made in September implicating Lanez in the shooting. Kelsey Nicole, the former bestie of Megan Thee Stallion, has responded to the Houston rapper's "Shots Fired" diss track with her own diss track "Bussin' Back." "Who I'm taking shots at?/ Bitch I'm busting you/ Couldn't control your little feelings/ Look what dick is costing you/ It was all good yeah about a week [] The exposure helped Pete gain a larger digital presence and following on social media. Then, Ta asked Harris if Pete was shot that night, to which Harris testified her team told me she stepped on glass., Harris told Ta she did not know who shot Pete and said the Houston-born rapper needs to be held accountable for spreading false information. She had made a similar statement on Wednesday, stating that Pete had painted the picture that I betrayed her, shes painted the picture that Im this bad person, bad friend, that I took hush money. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. On Monday, as per The Guardian, Lanezs defense attorney George Mgdesyan argued Megans close friend Kelsey Harris was the one who shot Megan after he alleged they got into a fight. [41] It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first top 20 single,[42] and topped the Rolling Stone 100. She testified, at the moment of the shooting, that she was getting out of the car herself. [31] Fever, her second mixtape, was released on May 17, 2019. Herriford then ruled her concerns about self-incrimination were legitimate and allowed her to plead the fifth, but prosecutors offered her immediate "use immunity," limiting the circumstances under which she could reasonably claim a fear of prosecution. Who Im taking shots at?/ B-tch Im busting you, raps Kelsey, per Genius. [9] Tina Snow was positively received by critics. "[177][176], Peterson pleaded not guilty to assault with a semiautomatic handgun in late November 2020. Shes was Megans Ride Or Dieuntil she wasnt. Harris testified that Megan Thee Stallion said she forgot her "slipper" and went back in the house, according to Variety, though her former friend testified on Tuesday that Megan Thee Stallion had refused to leave without Lanez so she went back to the get-together to grab him. [3], In April 2016, Megan Thee Stallion released her first single "Like a Stallion". The defense claims Lanez's subsequent apologies were for revealing his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion to Harris. Related: Megan Thee Stallion, real name Megan Pete, claims she got into an argument with the rapper in a car after leaving the event, and took to Instagram that evening to allege he shot her in the foot. Megan Thee Stallion became emotional as she testified against Tory Lanez, who is accused of shooting her in the foot in July 2020. Ta asked, according to Rolling Stone. [24] She stated in an interview with Mic that she is not afraid to talk about sexuality, nor does she feel boxed in to either the "intelligent" or "freak" dichotomy. Megan, Kelsey, and their mutual friend Daren all attended Houstons Prairie View A&M University for their freshman year! Im like, You should quit your job and be my assistant,' Megan said of her to Rolling Stone in Feb. 2020. [133] On October 14, 2021, it was announced that Megan Thee Stallion signed a wide-ranging deal with multinational fast-food company Popeyes that includes her own Popeyes franchise, a new hot sauce (Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce) and co-branded merchandise. "[115][32] She stated that she introduced "Hot Girl Meg" on her EP, Fever. [9] Her mother commented that her lyrics were too sexually suggestive for her young age. Let me do this. One of Kelseys earliest (now-deleted) Instagram posts is one of her congratulating Megan on her success, specifically earning an award for her 2019 mixtape Fever. Kelsey Nicole (@itskelseynicole_) Instagram photos and videos itskelseynicole_ Verified Follow 90 posts 214K followers 2,662 following Kelsey Nicole Entrepreneur Founder of @knmanagement @airbnchill_ @theroyalsnightlife Film|Music #HUSTLHER Casting |Proj. Harris testified that she'd met Lanez at a Roc Nation brunch with Megan Thee Stallion in early 2020, after which Megan Thee Stallion tried to set them up, according to Rolling Stone. According to her lawyer, Kelsey is a private person who doesnt really want to speak out about the traumatic incident. Rolling Stone reports they both attended Houstons Prairie View A&M University, so they have been friends for years. [10] "Hot Girl Meg" is another alter ego who is described as embodying Megan Thee Stallion's carefree and outgoing side, which she compares to a "college, party girl. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Aside from her business ventures, Kelsey enjoys showing off her little boy Drayven, 7 months old. She has previously said she believes, based on what Harris said to her, that Lanez is doing financial favors for Harris to keep her from testifying about the shooting. She refers to her fans as "hotties" and credits her hyperactive fan base for her early success. She states that Nicki has been an inspiration to her at the 7:40 mark in this video. Kelsey Harris is Megan Thee Stallion's ex-friend and personal assistant. Harris also claimed to not remember whether Megan Thee Stallion famously a Houston native whom she met when the two were freshmen atPrairie View A&M University in Texas in 2013 was from Texas. [6] Thomas rapped under the name "Holly-Wood" and would bring her daughter with her to recording sessions instead of putting her in daycare. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the Houston native alleged that Kelsey, who was also at the scene, accepted money to keep silent about the shooting . After days of evasive answers and amnesia on the witness stand, the prosecution refreshed . At some point, she testified, Lanez revealed to Harris that he and Megan Thee Stallion were in a relationship, and Harris said she was "upset, confused" by the revelation and that she and her then-friend began to fight about what Harris viewed as Megan Thee Stallion's "disloyalty," Variety reported. [108] In a Rolling Stone cover story, Megan revealed that she collaborated with Future for her upcoming second album on a song titled "Pressurelicious". [62] The song became Megan Thee Stallion's first top 10 entry in the United States shortly after the remix's release,[63] eventually becoming her first chart topper in the country. Megan Thee Stallion is allegedly trying to cover up for her friend Kelsey. Kelsey used to work for the Houston-based rapper! 2. [131], In September 2021, Megan partnered with Nike for a promotional campaign and fitness program through the Nike Training Club app. [95] Megan Thee Stallion was featured on DJ Snake's single "SG", along with Ozuna and Lisa of Blackpink, released in October. The morning session included rulings from Judge Herriford, who ruled that the defense can call the LAPD detective on the case to ask why he didnt pursue Harris as a possible shooter, and said prosecutors could bring in Harris texts, including one text sent to Petes security guards: Help, Tory shot meg, and 911, plus another which Harris had sent to Pete: Should I get a scan at urgent care? [134], BTS Army launched "Thee Army Fund" project, in collaboration with the "Hotties" which raised over $120,000 to donate to three different organizations: (Woman for Afghan Women, Black Women of Wellness, and Houston Food Bank) in her name to congratulate her on the Butter (Remix). Megan aint never been greedy in her life, and whatever he invested he made back plus more, Kelsey wrote. [86] She received four nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for "Savage (Remix)". Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. I just do not want to be here.". Youve stayed true to yourself and journey without allowing shit to interfere or slow you down, she also added. There are many lies," she said, according to Variety. (Megan Thee Stallion was born in San Antonio but moved to Houston in Harris County as an infant.). Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta asked the key witness, a former friend of Megan. She released her debut studio album Good News (2020) to critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end best album lists. Kelsey Harris, was "the one who shot her . [172] Megan later confirmed that she had been offered money by Peterson and his team to keep quiet on the incident, following the incident. Bussin Back was a direct response to Megans Shots Fired, in which the Hot Girl Summer rapper draggedTory Lanez for allegedly shooting her in the foot. Per Distractify, they began hanging out more and more after their friendship was featured on the stunning musicians Hottie World series. [65] Proceeds from the song went to Houston nonprofit Bread of Life which provides disaster relief for residents affected by COVID-19. While introducing Kai "Verse" Tayler as the new president of the . Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms such as Instagram. "[34] On May 21, 2019, she released the music video for the opening album track, "Realer", which is inspired by the blaxploitation film style. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 With Record First-Week Streams", "Megan Thee Stallion and Her Eyelids Have a New Job at Revlon", "Megan Thee Stallion Is Bringing the Hot Girl Vibe to Revlon", "Megan Thee Stallion Is Revlon's Newest Global Brand Ambassador: See Her First Campaign Photos", "Post Malone Leads 2020 Billboard Music Awards Nominations With 16: Full List", "The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion Among 'Time' Magazine's '100 Most Influential People' of 2020", "Megan Thee Stallion: The 100 Most Influential People of 2020", "DaBaby Leads All Nominees For 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards: Here's the Complete List of Nominations", "Justin Bieber & Megan Thee Stallion Are Top Music Nominees for 2020 E! The lyrics include, "I thought a b***h from Bexar County said . The foundation seeks to help underserved communities in Houston, Texas and beyond with education, housing, and health and wellness needs. A gun was shot. [116][117], Megan originated the viral catchphrase "hot girl summer" on social media. 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Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez: What To Know About Their Relationship & Shooting, 3. Again, it was a blur.". Tory Lanez Charged For Allegedly Shooting Megan Thee Stallion. [179][180][181], In April 2022, Peterson was arrested for violating the protection order relating to the case; and he was released shortly after on an increased bond of $350,000. [163][164][165], On July 27, 2020, Megan revealed that she had been shot in both feet, and denounced rumors in an Instagram Live session where she recounted the shooting incident and cried. Megan Thee Stallion Unloads In Emotional Testimony At Tory Lanez Shooting Trial. At one point, Kelsey did testify that Tory threatened to shoot her (Kelsey) -- but later on the stand, Kelsey seemed to backtrack saying sworn statements she'd given investigators in the lead-up to this trial weren't entirely truthful, despite being played back recordings of her saying just that back in September. Harris had blindsided prosecutors that morning when she immediately requested use immunity, which was granted, but she remained somewhat unresponsive to questions relating to the assault and invoked her fifth amendment rights repeatedly.
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