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In a show of unity within the music industry, NCAA champion Angel Reese lent her support to pop sensation Megan Thee Stallion after the recent sentencing of rapper Tory Lanez. His conviction and subsequent imprisonment have brought this high-profile trial to a conclusion.

Lanez has been in county jail since his conviction in December, awaiting the finalization of his sentence.

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Angel Reese shares her support for Megan Thee Stallion

Recently, rapper Monaleo used Twitter to express her support for Megan Thee Stallion following the verdict in the case involving Tory Lanez. Angel Reese, an NCAA champion, and basketball star, shared this tweet, emphasizing a sense of solidarity among musicians and athletes.

Megan Thee Stallion’s prominence had been on the rise even before the shooting incident. The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Megan Pete, achieved significant success with hit singles such as “Savage,” featuring Beyoncé, and her collaboration with Cardi B on “WAP.”

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Throughout the trial, several important societal topics were brought to the forefront, including the complex dynamics between Black victims and law enforcement, the representation of gender politics within hip-hop culture, the challenges of online toxicity, and the imperative of safeguarding the well-being of Black women.

The case underscored the insidious nature of misogynoir, a form of misogyny uniquely experienced by Black women.

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The verdict and its aftermath

Musician Tory Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was handed a 10-year prison sentence for his involvement in the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. The shooting resulted in injuries to Megan Thee Stallion’s foot. The verdict marks the culmination of a high-profile trial that ignited debates surrounding various social issues within the hip-hop community.

The prosecution had pushed for a 13-year prison term for Lanez, while his defense team advocated for probation and a residential drug treatment program. Lanez’s legal team sought to address his struggles with alcoholism, which they claimed stemmed from childhood trauma.

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As millionaire LSU attendee Angel Reese lends her voice to support those who have been impacted, the collective strength of the community shines through, highlighting the potential for positive change in both the music industry and society at large.

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