A Miami federal court jury has ruled in favor of Megan Thee Stallion in her lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, finding her liable for defamation and promoting a deepfake video. The verdict awards the rapper $75,000 in damages amid allegations of coordination with Tory Lanez to harass her. The decision follows years of fallout from the 2020 shooting incident involving Lanez.
Verdict Details
On December 1, 2025, after two days of deliberations, jurors in Miami federal court found Milagro Gramz, also known as Milagro Cooper, liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, and amplifying a deepfake pornographic video of the rapper. The jury awarded $15,000 in compensatory damages for defamation, $8,000 for emotional distress, $50,000 for promoting the altered video, plus $2,000 in punitive damages. Under Florida law, Cooper's liability may also cover Megan's legal fees, estimated to exceed $1 million.
A key aspect of the ruling involves Cooper's status as a 'media defendant' due to her advocacy and personal interests, despite her social media following of over 100,000. If upheld by the judge, this could lead to the dismissal of the defamation count for lack of prior notice, a requirement for media outlets.
Background and Allegations
Megan Thee Stallion filed the lawsuit in October 2024, accusing Cooper of acting as a 'mouthpiece' for Tory Lanez, who was convicted in 2022 of shooting her in the feet during a 2020 incident in Los Angeles. Megan alleged Cooper conspired with Lanez to spread false claims, including that she perjured herself in his trial and was mentally unstable or an alcoholic. Evidence showed Cooper 'liked' the deepfake video on X (formerly Twitter) on June 8, 2024, and directed followers to view it, though she did not create it.
During testimony, Megan described severe emotional toll, stating, 'To this day, I feel a little, like, defeated... [Cooper] wanted it to be real.' She detailed harassment pushing her toward depression and suicidal thoughts, including therapy costs of $240,000 monthly. Cooper testified her commentary was protected by the First Amendment and denied direct influence from Lanez, though she admitted receiving payments from his father for personal and promotional purposes.
Broader Context
Lanez, legally Daystar Peterson, is serving a 10-year sentence in California and was fined $20,000 for obstructing Megan's deposition in this case. In January 2025, Megan secured a five-year restraining order against him, citing ongoing harassment. Cooper's lawyer, Jeremy McLymont, noted the 'nominal' damages compared to millions demanded, emphasizing due process for media defendants. Megan's team views the win as validation, though the final outcome awaits judicial review.