Megan Thee Stallion is facing a new harassment lawsuit filed against her, which she denies. The lawsuit was brought by videographer Emilio Garcia, who accused the rapper of creating a toxic work environment. Garcia claimed that he was forced to witness Megan having sex with another woman during a tour stop to Ibiza, Spain, which left him traumatized. He also alleged that Megan retaliated against him by cutting his pay and berating him, including fat-shaming him. Garcia stated that he had been dealing with mental health issues as a result of the alleged incident.
The lawsuit alleged that after witnessing the sexual act, Megan told Garcia not to discuss what he saw and then proceeded to reduce his pay from a monthly rate to a “pay-per-task” system, resulting in significantly lower earnings. Garcia claimed to have worked with Megan from 2018 to 2023 and that he was fired from his role as her personal cameraman in June 2023. His attorneys have stated that his termination was a direct result of his complaints about illegal behavior and not being properly compensated. In addition to Megan, Garcia is also suing Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc., Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation for harassment and labor code violations.
Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, has responded to the allegations by stating that the lawsuit is primarily an employment claim for money with no sexual harassment claim filed. Spiro claims that the accusations are salacious in an attempt to embarrass the rapper, and he intends to address the issue in court. Garcia’s claims have been reported by various media outlets, with Garcia saying that he felt uncomfortable, frozen, and shocked by the incident he allegedly witnessed.
Garcia’s allegations include experiencing mounting anxiety, depression, and physical distress as a result of the incident. He also claimed that he was fat-shamed by Megan during the same trip to Spain and that he felt degraded by her comments, especially coming from someone who advocates for body positivity. Despite the negative experiences he described, Garcia continued working with Megan until he was fired from his role in 2023, which his attorneys argue was due to his complaints about alleged illegal behavior and issues with payment.
The lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion comes at a time when she is at the peak of her career, having recently won a Grammy award. The allegations made by Garcia have added a new layer of controversy to the rapper’s public persona. As the case progresses, Megan and her legal team will have the opportunity to defend against the claims made by Garcia and address the allegations of harassment and labor code violations. The outcome of the lawsuit will likely have implications for both Megan Thee Stallion and those involved in the case, as they navigate the legal process and work towards a resolution.
