Meek Mill sparked controversy during his performance at Rolling Loud Portugal when he called for the freedom of Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Meek’s support for Lanez, whom he has collaborated with and developed a friendship with, faced criticism from fans. The backlash prompted Meek to defend his stance and express his desire for the freedom of other incarcerated rappers, highlighting the complexities of artists using their platforms to voice their opinions.
During his performance at Rolling Loud Portugal on July 7, Meek Mill made a statement calling for the freedom of Tory Lanez, who was convicted in connection with the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Meek and Lanez have collaborated on several tracks and developed a friendship over the years.
Meek Mill Defends His Stance
However, Meek’s support for Lanez received backlash from Megan Thee Stallion fans, who criticized him for standing in solidarity with someone convicted of such a serious offense.
On Twitter, one fan expressed, “Please watch the documentary before y’all say he was innocent. The man got caught on a recorded jail call admitting to it but they kept that part quiet bc black women are the least protected and cared for but we sure heard she slept with him. Smh Meek they can have you!” Another fan tweeted, “Meek a clown before this. He’s best friends with Slow bucks, the one who disfigured Ashanti’s sister’s jaw & face. He might hate women”
The Philly artist defended his stance by expressing his desire for the freedom of other incarcerated rappers, including Young Thug, YNW Melly, and YFN Lucci. Taking to his Instagram story, Meek emphasized that artists face smear campaigns and criticism and suggested that fans should not engage with them if they criticize them later.
He distanced himself from being a role model and emphasized that he does not have a “controlled voice.”
Acknowledging the controversy and backlash often come with artists exercising their freedom of speech, Meek recognized the complexities of expressing opinions within the music industry. Despite the criticism, he remained firm in his position, advocating for the freedom of those he believes have been wrongly incarcerated.
Tory Lanez’s upcoming sentencing hearing in the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion has been delayed, granting the defense more time to prepare for the case. The high-profile legal battle continues to captivate attention as Lanez awaits his sentencing.
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