A federal judge has ordered YouTuber Milagro Gramz to pay $5,000 to cover attorney fees for Megan Thee Stallion in their ongoing defamation lawsuit. The ruling comes after Gramz repeatedly failed to provide court-ordered evidence, including private messages and digital records tied to her public accusations against the rapper.
The case stems from Megan’s 2023 lawsuit, where she accused Gramz of spreading false claims about the Tory Lanez shooting incident and participating in a “campaign of harassment.” Gramz, whose real name is Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, allegedly shared a deepfake video and spread rumors that Megan lied under oath during Lanez’s trial.
Court Rules Gramz Must Pay for Delaying Legal Process
The $5,000 penalty covers costs linked to forcing Gramz to disclose her texts and digital records. According to court documents, she missed a May 27, 2025 deadline to submit WhatsApp chats, Instagram messages, and metadata. Megan’s legal team argued that Gramz’s non-compliance forced them to take extra legal steps, including hiring forensic experts to recover deleted or altered evidence.
Megan Thee Stallion’s statement from 2023:
“It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying, and the publication of misinformation about my personal and professional life. I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists.”
Gramz’s previous legal team withdrew due to unpaid fees, leaving her to scramble for new representation. Her current attorneys, Jeremy McLymont and Ronda Dixon, are now handling the case.
Judge Approves Forensic Access to Gramz’s Social Media
In a separate ruling, a magistrate judge granted Megan’s request for a forensic review of Gramz’s social media accounts. The court ordered Gramz to hand over her Discord, WhatsApp, iMessage, and Instagram credentials to FTI Consulting, a third-party firm, to recover deleted messages.
Megan’s lawyers suspect Gramz tampered with or deleted key evidence. If she continues to withhold records, the judge may instruct jurors to assume the missing evidence would have hurt Gramz’s case.
Background: Defamation Lawsuit and Tory Lanez Connection
Megan’s lawsuit claims Gramz acted as a “paid surrogate” for Tory Lanez, who is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan in 2020. Court filings reference Zelle transactions allegedly sent from Lanez’s family to Gramz, along with recorded jailhouse calls where Lanez reportedly discussed an online disinformation campaign.
In February 2025, a judge ruled that Megan’s defamation case could proceed, stating she presented a “compelling case” that Gramz acted with “reckless disregard for the truth.” The judge also dismissed Gramz’s argument that her posts were protected as journalism, calling her actions a “campaign, not reporting.”
Gag Order Prevents Gramz from Discussing Case Publicly
Since June 2025, Gramz has been under a federal gag order, barring her from speaking about Megan or the lawsuit online. This came after Megan’s lawyers argued Gramz’s posts could incite further harassment.
What’s Next in the Legal Battle?
The next hearing will determine whether Gramz must face additional sanctions for failing to comply with discovery requests. Meanwhile, Megan’s legal team continues pushing for full access to Gramz’s digital communications.
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Credits: Complex, Billboard, HotNewHipHop, SandraRose, HypeHub Magazine
