Megan Thee Stallion is facing legal trouble after a former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, filed a lawsuit against her in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawsuit accuses the rapper of creating a “hostile work environment” and failing to properly compensate him for his work.
Garcia, who worked for Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) from 2018 to 2023, alleges a series of inappropriate actions. The most sensational claim involves an incident during a tour in Spain, where Garcia alleges he was forced to witness Megan Thee Stallion engage in a sexual act with another woman while they were all in a moving car. According to the lawsuit, Garcia felt “uncomfortable” and “shocked” by the situation, and was later warned by Megan Thee Stallion to “don’t ever discuss what you saw.”
Beyond the alleged sexual incident, Garcia accuses Megan Thee Stallion of engaging in fat-shaming behavior. The lawsuit claims she called him a “fat b—-” and discouraged him from eating. Garcia also alleges he was misclassified as an independent contractor, denying him benefits like healthcare and overtime pay. He further claims he was underpaid for his work and denied meal breaks or rest periods.
Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has responded to the lawsuit, calling it “an employment claim for money” and dismissing the sexual harassment allegations as “salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her.” Spiro maintains they will “deal with this in court.”
This lawsuit comes at a challenging time for Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper has been outspoken about her own experiences with harassment and violence, and this case raises questions about potential inconsistencies in her conduct.
The legal battle is likely to center on two key issues: the nature of the alleged sexual encounter and Garcia’s employment status. If the court finds merit in Garcia’s claims of being forced to witness an unwanted sexual act, it could be seen as harassment. Additionally, if the court determines Garcia was misclassified as a contractor, he could be entitled to back pay and benefits under California employment law.
The outcome of this lawsuit remains to be seen. However, the allegations against Megan Thee Stallion are serious and could potentially damage her public image. It’s important to note that these are just accusations at this point, and Megan Thee Stallion has the right to defend herself in court.
