Houston rapper Slim Thug has stepped into the spotlight in defense of Megan Thee Stallion, offering support after she revealed that she misled CBS’s Gayle King about her relationship with Tory Lanez during an April 2022 interview. Megan’s admission comes in her new Amazon Prime documentary, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, where she explained why she initially felt uncomfortable addressing the nature of her relationship with Lanez.
Megan’s 2022 interview with King came after the 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez, an event that made headlines and intensified scrutiny of her personal life. In the interview, Megan denied having a romantic relationship with Tory Lanez, a response that was met with widespread curiosity and skepticism. In her documentary, however, Megan admits that she was caught off guard by the question and felt that her relationship with Lanez was irrelevant to the shooting itself. “It didn’t feel like something I should discuss on national TV,” Megan explained, citing a need to keep her personal life separate from the traumatic experience.
Slim Thug showed his support in a November 1, 2024, Instagram Live session, addressing those who criticized Megan for not being transparent about her relationship with Lanez.
“Who the f*** wanna say who they slept with on ABC News?”
he said bluntly, emphasizing that the expectation of sharing intimate details on such a public platform was unrealistic. He argued that Megan’s decision to withhold certain details was understandable, especially given the sensitive and traumatic nature of the conversation.
Fans of both Slim Thug and Megan have responded positively to his remarks, applauding his support and empathy for Megan’s situation. Social media was filled with comments thanking Slim Thug for understanding celebrities’ pressures to maintain privacy. Many expressed that the public’s demand for full disclosure, even in traumatic situations, can feel invasive and dismissive of personal boundaries.
The spotlight on this controversy continues due to Tory Lanez’s legal outcomes. In December 2022, Lanez was convicted on charges related to the shooting, leading to a 10-year prison sentence handed down in August 2023. The conviction not only shifted public opinion but also brought additional attention to Megan’s difficulties while explaining the incident.
Megan’s recent admission in the documentary has been met with mixed responses. While some fans appreciate her honesty and understand her need for privacy, others remain skeptical of her credibility, suggesting that her initial hesitation to discuss her relationship with Lanez reflects poorly on her. Nonetheless, Slim Thug’s vocal support and continued encouragement from her fan base have counterbalanced some of the backlash, reinforcing the idea that celebrities should be allowed boundaries, even in the face of public interest.
Slim Thug’s defense of Megan highlights broader issues around the constant scrutiny public figures face. In his view, the pressures of fame do not eliminate the right to personal privacy, especially when the public’s interest collides with sensitive topics. The Houston rapper’s comments echo a call for understanding, reminding the public that even celebrities deserve discretion in sharing their personal lives.
