Judge Reinstates Megan Thee Stallion’s Defamation Victory Against Blogger
A federal judge has reversed a previous decision, reinstating Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation win against blogger Milagro Gramz after finding she was paid to spread lies.
Federal Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga has reversed her previous ruling that set aside Megan Thee Stallion‘s defamation victory against blogger Milagro Gramz. The May 29 decision ensures that the Houston rapper remains entitled to the damages previously awarded by a jury.
The legal dispute centered on a series of defamatory statements made by Gramz regarding the artist. While the court had initially waived the verdict on procedural grounds—citing a failure to provide pre-suit notice—the judge determined that such protections for journalists do not apply in this instance. Evidence presented in the trial record confirmed that the blogger had been commissioned by Tory Lanez and his father to actively slander the rapper’s reputation.
“Because the trial record shows that defendant was commissioned by the Petersons to publish or broadcast the three defamatory statements, the court finds as a matter of law that defendant was not entitled to pre-suit notice,” Judge Altonaga noted in her ruling.
Following the decision, Megan Thee Stallion expressed her relief at the conclusion of the legal battle. “I’m truly grateful for the judge’s thoughtful and thorough consideration in reinstating the jury’s defamation verdict and holding the defendant fully accountable for all of her actions. I’m ready to finally close this chapter, and I hope this sends a powerful message that spreading lies and defamatory statements has clear consequences,” she stated.
With the reinstatement of the verdict, Gramz is now required to pay the full $75,000 in damages previously awarded to the artist.