Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper and partner of NBA star Klay Thompson, has been navigating an intensely challenging period in her life. Her ongoing defamation trial against blogger Milagro Gramz has exposed the emotional toll that public harassment and digital attacks can take on celebrities. According to testimony presented in court, Megan endured a significant financial and psychological burden while attempting to process trauma stemming from false claims and viral online content.
The trial has highlighted how deepfake technology and social media can amplify harm. Megan faced widespread online speculation after a manipulated explicit video circulated online, with many viewers believing it was real. The fallout forced her to seek professional help.
Megan Thee Stallion spent $240K on therapy for emotional recovery
On Wednesday, Megan Thee Stallion’s former manager, Travis “T-Farris” Farris, testified in her defamation case, revealing the cost of her recovery. He stated that Megan underwent a four-week therapy program, paying $240,000 to cope with the emotional distress caused by Gramz’s posts, including the deepfake video. Farris described how Megan approached him in tears, apologizing even though she was not at fault, a moment that ultimately prompted her to seek professional support.Megan’s attorneys confirmed she has been officially diagnosed with PTSD. Her treating psychologist, Dr. Lenore Walker, is expected to testify later in the trial to discuss the extent of the trauma she endured.
Legal context and broader implications
The defamation lawsuit, filed in October 2024, claims that Milagro Gramz engaged in a coordinated campaign to harass, intimidate, and defame Megan, allegedly in connection with Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting Megan in July 2020. Court documents indicate that Megan seeks compensatory and punitive damages, along with other legal remedies for emotional distress and reputational harm.Farris also addressed rumors that he and Megan were romantically involved, denying them and describing their relationship as a “big brother/little sister” bond. He explained that their close professional and emotional connection strengthened after he assumed managerial duties shortly before Megan’s mother passed away in 2019.As of now, Stallion is dating Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, and the duo has been an exemplary NBA power couple.Also Read: Michael Porter Jr received stern warning from Brooklyn Nets for his controversial off-court antics
