Megan Thee Stallion is a victim of male violence – so why is she still being villainised?

Now that Tory has been sentenced to the 10 years, the conversation has also shifted to “it’s too much time, they’re being harsh.” But isn’t getting shot harsh in itself? Play stupid games, win stupid prizes, harsh crimes often lead to harsh punishments. “I don’t understand the outrage?! Homie shot a sister, he deserved prison time. He’s lucky he only got 10 years, I was expected 20! Let it have been Kylie Jenner he shot and they would have given him life and nobody would be saying a word” says a IG user on the comments of a popular Black culture IG blog “ The Shade Room” and although the post is full of negative comments, 13,000 other people seem to agree with this user.

Another added: “Somebody said “If someone shot you, would you want them to do less time?” and that’s all imma say”.

While a user also added their two pence:”Something about 10 years don’t feel right. I’m very sad for his son. He is going to miss out on so much time with his dad. 😢”. As much as I hate to see a child go without a father for such a long time, my heart is also with all of Megan’s family and loved ones who could have lost her due to avoidable and senseless violence.

This is a story many women, especially domestic violence, gender violence or sexual assault survivors, are far too familiar with. At first, they’re seen as liars, and then when the evidence points to the truth, they’re seen as deserving.

Megan Thee Stallion is a world-renowned superstar. At only 28, she’s amassed a very sexy CV. Be it Grammy’s, a Forbes 30 under 30 cover, VMAs, AMAs, BET Awards, Billboard chart-topping singles, or even an acting credit at the Marvel franchise She-Hulk. She’s secured a People’s Choice Award, yet ironically, in the face of abuse, her own people choose to turn against her.

With fame and fortune comes privilege, but it isn’t unknown how Megan has had to endure a lot of misfortune in her life. Her parents and grandparents have passed, and these people were always there to guide her through decision-making, especially on her rise to superstardom. Even through all the heartbreak, she prevailed.