LOS ANGELES — In a significant development for the case between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has extended a restraining order for Megan against the imprisoned rapper until early 2030. This ruling was issued following a hearing where Judge Richard Bloom affirmed that Megan's legal team had adequately demonstrated the necessity for the protective order based on Lanez's alleged harassment from behind bars.

Megan, whose legal name is Kelsea Nicole Peart, has accused Lanez of continuing to intimidate her via third parties while he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. Her request for the extended protective order, initially temporary, was further justified by evidence suggesting Lanez is orchestrating attacks on her credibility through these surrogates.

Despite Lanez's attorney, Michael Hayden, asserting that imprisonment negates any threat to Megan, and emphasizing that there has been no direct contact between the two, Judge Bloom found sufficient basis to grant the restraining order until January 9, 2030. According to court summaries, Lanez has been implicated in making false claims regarding gun evidence in the case, further complicating the situation for both parties.

Lanez, who stands convicted on three felony charges—including assault with a semiautomatic firearm—has seen his legal team fail in motions for a new trial. He was previously convicted in December 2022, after Megan testified about the incident during a party at Kylie Jenner's home, where she alleged Lanez fired a gun at her feet.

As a rising artist, Megan has achieved remarkable success since the incident, winning a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2021, and achieving major hit singles such as “Savage,” featuring Beyoncé, and Cardi B’s “WAP.” Meanwhile, Lanez's career trajectory has also been noteworthy, releasing multiple albums that enjoyed spots in the Billboard top ten.

As Megan's legal journey continues, her fans and supporters rally behind her in advocating for her ongoing safety against the rapper's alleged harassment. For more information, you can read the full articles on AP News, HuffPost, and The Guardian.