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Megan Thee Stallion called out alleged online smear tactics and defended her personal life during a livestream just hours after releasing her new single “Lover Girl.”

In a video posted over the weekend, the Houston rapper addressed the wave of online hostility she says feels too orchestrated to be organic. “When I do peep online and see what y’all doing, I feel like y’all get so easily riled up and easily discouraged when y’all know people get paid to talk crazy about me,” she said. “Like, don’t it seem a little weird like how overwhelming a lot of Megan Thee Stallion hate seem? Like, it don’t seem right, do it?”

The Grammy winner doubled down on her belief that some of the backlash is part of a coordinated effort.

“It’s not, because people are getting paid to do this. These are bots, these are paid people,” she said. “Like, if you scroll through some of these people’s tweets, it be a man that’s been tweeting about sports for eight years. Now all of a sudden, he just hate Megan Thee Stallion. These people are getting paid to do this. Stop listening to them. B####, they time up.”

The livestream came a day after Megan dropped “Lover Girl,” a sultry track that highlights her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson. The couple has recently been seen together at games, drawing attention for their public chemistry.

Megan Thee Stallion – Lover Girl

Megan also pushed back against critics questioning her lifestyle. “What is there even to hate on? I don’t be doing that. I’ll be in the house with my man, with my dogs, watching anime, at the studio,” she said.

She encouraged her supporters to choose their battles wisely. “When I give y’all something to cry about, cry about it, alright? Then we can start crying. I ain’t gave y’all nothing to cry about yet. Fight back when it’s a reason to fight. We’re chilling right now, Hotties. We’re listening to ‘Lover Girl,’ babe.”

Megan Thee Stallion Tells Her Fans to Stand Down — Says People Getting Paid to Talk Crazy About Her and Tells Fans to Stop Listening Because “Their Time Is Up!” pic.twitter.com/HhkeyS2yVf

— livebitez (@livebitez) October 25, 2025

Her remarks follow ongoing legal disputes, including a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz. As part of that case, Akademiks was recently deposed and later criticized Megan’s legal team and Roc Nation for what he described as irrelevant questions.

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Vybz Kartel electrified Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena Sunday night (October 26) as he launched his first-ever Canadian concert, and Drake made the moment even bigger by stepping in for a surprise performance that left the crowd roaring.

The Vybz Kartel show marked the first of three sold-out nights at the arena, making him the first Jamaican artist to reach that milestone at the venue.

Dressed in full Toronto Blue Jays gear, Kartel stormed the stage to his remix of Akon’s “Locked Up,” swinging a baseball bat and wearing a powder-blue jersey stitched with “Worl’ Boss” on the back.

“Canada, we’re here!” he shouted. “Yo, big up Blue Jays.”

Vybz Kartel reppin’ Blue Jays! Go Jays! Go!! #vybzkartel3peat pic.twitter.com/bM9YdwKeUR

— MuchMusic (@Much) October 27, 2025

The 49-year-old dancehall veteran, who’s been navigating life with Graves’ disease, didn’t hold back.

He powered through hits like “Romping Shop,” “It Bend Like Banana” and “Go Go Wine” while the audience danced and sang along word-for-word.

Listen to the crowd! Torontonians are turning up to Vybz Kartel’s first-ever performance of mega hit “Romping Shop” in the city. #VybzKartel #Toronto #Dancehall pic.twitter.com/u4FzJLQ50y

— Now Toronto (@nowtoronto) October 27, 2025

Drake performed “Controlla” and “Nokia” and shared a personal memory of his early days as a teenager outside the now-closed Escape Nightclub.

“Look at all these people right here, how much time we’ve spent with this man’s music right here,” he told the crowd.

Drake giving Vybz Kartel his flowers on stage during his first ever show in Toronto pic.twitter.com/cqV9vV0BEB

— Drake Direct (@DrakeDirect_) October 27, 2025

Drake Gives Vybz Kartel His Flowers

In another heartfelt moment, Drake told the crowd, “Tonight is not just about music. Tonight is not just about seeing two artists. This is finally a man getting the flowers and love that he deserves. Welcome home.”

Drake giving Vybz his flowers.

Vybz pouring out shots for the crowd, toasting to Drake, the city & the Blue Jays #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/LrJB9IY3SA

— a – p o x (@A______POX) October 27, 2025

The concert was presented by Drake’s OVO label, continuing the partnership between the two artists that began earlier this year when Kartel joined Drake on stage at London’s Wireless Festival.

Kartel’s return to the stage follows a dramatic legal reversal. After serving nearly a decade behind bars for a 2014 murder conviction, his case was overturned in March 2024 due to juror misconduct.

He was released later that year and quickly resumed his career, earning a Grammy nomination and launching a global tour.

The Toronto shows represent a full-circle moment for both artists — one who grew up idolizing the other, and one who finally stepped onto Canadian soil after decades of influence.

Kartel’s next two shows at Scotiabank Arena are scheduled for later this week.

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