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Megan Rejects "Shootable" Call of Duty Role, Citing PTSD

Megan Thee Stallion's Shocking 'Call of Duty' Rejection: The Trauma Triggers You Can't Ignore
The Gaming Deal She Had to Refuse—And Why It Matters.
  • Megan Thee Stallion rejected a major collaboration with the video game franchise 'Call of Duty.'
  • The deal was reportedly canceled after she learned her in-game character would be shootable, triggering her PTSD.
  • This information was revealed during court testimony in her defamation lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz.
  • The PTSD diagnosis stems from the 2020 incident where she was shot by rapper Tory Lanez.

A Deal-Breaking Detail

Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion turned down a lucrative opportunity with the blockbuster video game franchise 'Call of Duty' after a deeply personal detail made the collaboration impossible. The decision came after she learned her in-game character would be a target, a concept that hit too close to home.

The revelation surfaced during court testimony from Daniel Kinney, Roc Nation’s Senior VP of Branding & Strategic Partnerships. Speaking in Megan’s defamation case against blogger Milagro Gramz, Kinney explained that the Houston rapper "ditched 'Call of Duty' when she learned she would be a shootable character in the game."

PTSD Diagnosis at the Core of Rejection

According to journalist Meghann Cuniff, who reported on the testimony, Kinney stated that the offer "triggered her and she full stop said 'I’m not doing this.'"

The core of this reaction is the rapper’s official diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which her attorneys confirmed was made by Dr. Lenore Walker. The diagnosis is a direct result of the 2020 incident where she was shot by Tory Lanez. Following the traumatic event, Megan reportedly spent approximately $240,000 on an intensive treatment program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy to process the trauma.

Kinney’s testimony provides critical context for the ongoing legal battles Megan is facing. The defamation suit against Gramz alleges a "campaign of harassment and cyberbullying" related to Lanez’s conviction for the shooting. The details of the rejected 'Call of Duty' deal were presented as evidence of the professional and personal harm she has endured.

Tory Lanez Remains Defiant

Meanwhile, Tory Lanez continues to be a contentious figure in the proceedings. Last week, he was held in contempt of court and fined $20,000 for refusing to answer questions during a deposition for Megan’s case against Gramz. After being warned of sanctions, Lanez reportedly responded, "Whatever the fines are, I’ll pay them. I’m a millionaire. I don’t care,” before making derogatory comments to Megan’s lawyers and leaving the deposition.

Megan Thee Stallion's decision to prioritize her mental well-being over a major brand partnership underscores the lasting impact of her trauma, a reality that continues to unfold in the public and legal arenas.

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