Megan Thee Stallion isn’t afraid to open her heart, and she proves it in her new documentary, Megan Thee Stallion: in her wordsavailable on Prime Video.
At the premiere, held at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, the Houston rapper opened up intensely, talking about her battle with depression and the devastating effects of the shooting she suffered in 2020, when Tory Lanez shot her in the feet.
The two-hour film, directed by Nneka Onuorah, is a powerful testament to the artist’s emotional struggle and the challenges he faced in his growing success.
The documentary stands out for the way it addresses the duality between fame and personal pain. In an **exclusive interview** with the Variety news portal, Megan talked about how the shooting shaped not only her career, but her life. He expresses his internal struggle with anxiety and depression, resulting from the violation of his personal safety and intense public scrutiny.
“I feel like I’m going crazy, like I’m going crazy“, the rapper revealed, speaking about her insecurities and the difficulty of dealing with the stigma she faced after the accident. Throughout the film, her pain and vulnerability are palpable, especially when she mentions how social media is have become a battlefield where its truth has often been questioned.
Megan Thee Stallion: Memories and Overcoming
The documentary also takes viewers on a nostalgic tour of his childhood, highlighting his close relationship with his mother, who was a central figure in his life and career. Old footage shows Megan’s mother teaching her the art of rapping, while memories of happy times between the two are interspersed with the pain of loss.
“When I realized she wasn’t coming back, I thought, damn, I can’t keep her like this” recalls Megan, speaking of the painful decision to turn off the life support that kept her mother alive. This deep emotional connection makes Megan’s journey even more moving, demonstrating that her strength comes not only from her ability as an artist, but also by his ability to deal with your personal pains.
The film delves into the aftermath of the shooting, featuring moments where insecurity prevents her from speaking out. Megan opens up about her fear of being attacked again, reflecting on the impact of trauma on her mental health and how this led her to seek refuge for self-care.
“The bitch hid in my world”he shares, emphasizing the need to step away and recover from everything he’s been through. Despite the pain and suffering, Megan reveals a new determination in her life: “I only worry about myself. For the first time since my mother was alive, I’m taking care of myself.”
This documentary is not just a representation of an artist’s journey, but a call for empathy and understanding in the face of the difficulties that many face in silence. By exposing her story, Megan Thee Stallion becomes a beacon of hope and resilience, proving that, even in the midst of storms, it is possible to find the light and move forward.
Djenifer Henz – Supervised by Marcelo de Assis
Source: Terra
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