Megan Thee Stallion speaks openly with her fans about her healing journey.
in an interview with Trendy Released on Tuesday, the rapper announced that he is taking a break from music to focus on himself.
“Fans can expect new music while I’m in a better place,” said Megan, 28. “Right now I’m focusing on recovery.”
“The music and entertainment industry can be a grind, so it’s important to take your time and avoid burnout,” he added. “Life is all about balance.”
Over the weekend, the rapper was spotted attending a wedding with football player Romelu Lukaku in Lake Como, Italy amid breakup rumors with boyfriend Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine.
Meanwhile, in April, Megan spoke for the first time since Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting her, in an attempt to change the narrative of being a victim rather than a survivor, and to offer support to other women who have dealt with violence.
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The “Sweetest Pie” rapper wrote a personal article. HANDSThe May 2023 issue chronicling Lanez’s emotional journey, starting with the shooting of her in 2020, to the present, when she has time to heal and process her December conviction.
“I don’t want to call myself a victim. When I think about the last three years, I see myself as a survivor because I’ve truly survived the unimaginable,” he wrote. “Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, I also overcame public humiliation by being dragged into the mud by that person for the world to see my name and reputation.”
Megan (née Megan Pete) wrote that as a child, her parents warned her never to trust others too much, but she never fully understood the concept and lived by believing that “everyone comes with pure intentions and wants to be mine.” friend.”
In the months since the verdict was announced, Megan has been taking time to recuperate, stepping away from social media, and spending time with her dogs, her manager, and her faith.
“I’m in a happier place, but I still have worries. Talking about getting shot still makes me emotional,” she wrote, adding that she began keeping a journal as a way of processing her thoughts. “I’ve accepted this part of my life as part of my journey but I’m not going to let it define my journey. I got stuck in the mud but I’m so glad I was finally able to come out of it with a new perspective.”
Megan wrote that by leaving the past behind, she started a “happier and healthier rebirth” of herself who will continue to survive. She is also “excited to be back in music because I’ve changed a lot,” she wrote.
Megan released her last album to traumatize in August 2022.