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Tory Lanez is guilty, so why was Megan Thee Stallion's strength on trial?
Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, stood trial for three felony charges; assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a concealed, unregistered firearm, negligent discharge of a firearm. Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for BMI hide caption
Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Los Angeles, CA. Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption
Rapper Tory Lanez performs onstage at the 2017 Meadows Music And Arts Festival in New York City. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images hide caption
Traumazine raffirms Megan Thee Stalllion's skills as one of rap's bar-for-bar heavyweights. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Doja Cat and SZA's song "Kiss Me More" has been one of 2021's most inescapable tracks. Jamal Peters/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Whether you're a tote bag or Telfie babe, the spirit of roséwave lives in us all. Kara Frame/NPR hide caption
Megan Thee Stallion kicked off Saturday Night Live's 46th season in style — and with substance. Will Heath/NBC hide caption
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Megan Thee Stallion, who took home the awards for best new artist and two rap categories, performs with Cardi B at the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony. CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images hide caption
H.E.R. performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 8, 2018. Cameron Pollack/NPR hide caption
Chika plays a Tiny Desk concert. (Max Posner/NPR). Max Posner/NPR hide caption
From left to right: Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, Mickey Guyton, Christine and the Queens, Cardi B. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Megan Thee Stallion performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 02, 2020 in Morrison, Colorado. Rich Fury/Getty Images for Visible hide caption
Megan Thee Stallion Completes Her World Domination With 'Good News'
Megan Thee Stallion. Her debut studio full-length, Good News, tops our shortlist for the best new albums out on Nov. 20. Courtesy of the artist hide caption