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Megan Thee Stallion's Trauma Impacts Call of Duty Deal

11/23/2025

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Summary

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In Megan Thee Stallion's defamation case against Milagro Gramz, Roc Nation's Daniel Kinney testified Megan declined a Call of Duty collaboration after learning she would be shootable.
Kinney said the decision reflected trauma from being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020.
Megan has spoken about her PTSD and the $240,000 spent on Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
The testimony shows that mental health matters and the role went to Nicki Minaj.

History

Historical Context

On July 15, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion was shot by Tory Lanez, an incident that sparked widespread discussions on gun violence and mental health. Following the shooting, Megan incurred $240,000 in therapy expenses and later declined a collaboration with Call of Duty, citing concerns over violence. This case highlights the urgent need to address mental health issues within the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

In Megan Thee Stallion's defamation case against Milagro Gramz, Roc Nation's Daniel Kinney testified Megan declined a Call of Duty collaboration after learning she would be shootable.
Kinney said the decision reflected trauma from being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020.
Megan has spoken about her PTSD and the $240,000 spent on Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
The testimony shows that mental health matters and the role went to Nicki Minaj.

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