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Tory Lanez trial over Megan Thee Stallion shooting begins

By : cd on 13 Dec 2022, 11:55     |     Source: bbcnews

Tory Lanez told Megan Thee Stallion to “dance” as he shot at her feet during an argument, a jury has been told.

Prosecutors said the rappers got into a row as they drove away from a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house.

Jurors in Los Angeles heard Megan, 27, insulted Mr Lanez and demanded to be let out of their luxury car before he fired five rounds at her.

Lanez, 30, real name Daystar Peterson, denies multiple charges relating to a 2020 dispute with the Savage artist.

Megan – real name Megan Pete – left a trail of blood at the scene, before getting back into the vehicle, which was subsequently stopped by police.

A gun that was still warm to the touch was found on the floor near where Lanez had been sitting, prosecutor Alexander Bott said.

Minutes after the shooting, a female friend texted Megan Thee Stallion’s security detail, saying: “Help… Tory shot meg.”

In a later phone call, Lanez “profusely apologised for his actions” and claimed he was “just too drunk,” jurors were told.