Dec. 1, 2025Updated Dec. 2, 2025, 8:43 a.m. ET
Megan Thee Stallion has scored a win in her defamation case against a blogger, whom she sued in 2024 for making false claims accusing her of lying about being shot by Tory Lanez.
A Florida jury on Dec. 1 found Milagro Cooper, also known as Milagro Gramz, liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and promotion of an altered sexual depiction against the rapper, born Megan Pete. The jury awarded the "Hot Girl Summer" artist $75,000 in damages.
"We're thankful for the jury's commitment to reinforcing the importance of truth, accountability and responsible commentary on social media," Mari Henderson, an attorney for Pete, said in a statement. "Not only is Milagro being held accountable for paying Megan compensatory and punitive damages, but Florida's fee-shifting legal provision will require her to cover costs of Megan's legal bills on the deepfake claim. This verdict sends a clear message that spreading dangerous misinformation carries significant consequences."
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Pete for comment.
In a statement provided to USA TODAY, an attorney for Cooper, Nathacha Bien-Aime, said the outcome "raises serious concerns about the future of free speech online."
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