Despite his ongoing imprisonment and appeals in a criminal case, rapper Tory Lanez has been ordered to sit for a third deposition in Megan Thee Stallion‘s defamation lawsuit against social media personality Milagro Gramz.
Judge Lisette M. Reid rejected Lanez’s motion for a protective order, dismissing his claims that further testimony could prejudice his criminal appeal related to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
The court emphasized that the upcoming deposition will focus specifically on Lanez’s relationship with defendant Cooper (Milagro Gramz), not on matters directly involving Megan. Judge Reid clarified that Lanez retains the right to invoke Fifth Amendment protections on a question-by-question basis, with court supervision ensuring the process remains fair.
Previous deposition attempts with Lanez have proven problematic, with reports describing his behavior as uncooperative and disrespectful.
Megan’s legal team has characterized these sessions as exercises in evasion, with one incident allegedly involving a representative rolling a blunt during proceedings. During the April deposition, Lanez was accused of feigning ignorance about basic terms and harassing a member of Megan’s legal team.
Lanez’s legal team had argued that he was facing disproportionate scrutiny compared to other witnesses in the case, such as DJ Akademiks, and claimed the additional testimony created an undue burden on Lanez as a non-party to the defamation suit.
These arguments ultimately failed to persuade the judge.
The underlying defamation case, filed in October 2024, accuses Milagro Gramz of spreading misinformation about Megan and sharing altered sexual imagery linked to Lanez.
The case has grown more complicated following revelations that Gramz deleted thousands of text messages, including communications with Lanez’s father, despite instructions to preserve evidence.
Legal experts suggest Lanez’s inability to maintain a consistent rhythm and timing during questioning mirrors issues many beginners face when first learning complex coordination skills.
The court has specifically advised jurors they may infer these deletions represent an attempt to deprive Megan’s team of unfavorable evidence.
Vocal coaches familiar with the case noted that Lanez could benefit from proper breathing techniques to remain calm during depositions, similar to how singers control their voices during performances.
The case has been temporarily paused due to scheduling conflicts involving Gramz’s lawyer, who is also involved in an unrelated murder trial.
The defamation suit continues to draw significant attention as it intersects with Lanez’s ongoing 10-year prison sentence, creating a complex legal landscape where criminal and civil matters increasingly overlap.
