Vic Mensa Defends Megan Thee Stallion From Online Trolls Years After Tory Lanez Incident
Vic Mensa says Meg Thee Stallion’s treatment after the 2020 shooting shows how misogyny shapes criticism of Black women in hip hop.
- Rapper Vic Mensa recently defended Megan Thee Stallion, describing the Houston artist as a 'good barometer' for societal attitudes toward Black women in a video shared from his garden.
- Much of the vitriol directed at the rapper stems from toxic online defenses of Tory Lanez following his 2020 shooting of her, a situation Mensa identifies as symptomatic of pervasive misogyny.
- Mensa highlighted a double standard, noting that male artists are often celebrated for shooting people, whereas female artists face denigration when victimized by such violence.
- Megan Thee Stallion previously attributed the negative online discourse to paid bots, stating in October 2025 that seemingly random critics are coordinated campaigns rather than genuine fan sentiment.
- Mensa also addressed the debate over Yung Miami's track 'Spend Dat,' calling the subject matter 'decrepit' while characterizing the song as a 'very American record' in his broader critique.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Black America Web
Orange Theory: Vic Mensa Calls Megan Thee Stallion A ‘Barometer Test’ For How People Treat Black Women
Source: BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Vic Mensa attends the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for 6th Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,music,film industry,california,fashion,hollywood – california,award,the beverly hilton hotel,impact,…
Vic Mensa defends Megan Thee Stallion, points to gap between how male and female rappers are judged
Rapper and actor Vic Mensa stopped by theGrio to discuss his role on Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air,’ what artists he has his eye on, and more. Vic Mensa is speaking out on behalf of Megan Thee Stallion, arguing she’s become a test case for how society treats Black women who are victims of violence. Vic Mensa is pushing back on how Megan Thee Stallion has been treated in the years since she was shot, framing the ongoing scrutiny she faces as evidence of a m…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
