Yung Joc Apologizes To Megan Thee Stallion For “Not Believing” Her About Tory Lanez Shooting

In the wake of increasing public support for Megan Thee Stallion following the resolution of the Tory Lanez shooting case, more celebrities and media personalities are taking accountability for how they reacted during the controversy. One of them is rapper and media figure Yung Joc, who recently offered a public apology to Megan during his radio show appearance.

🔙 The Background: Megan, Tory, and the Internet Doubt
As many fans remember, Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the summer of 2020 following an argument involving Tory Lanez and her then-best friend. While Megan came forward as the victim, she was met with an avalanche of online skepticism, memes, and public figures openly questioning her truth.

Among those who doubted her was Yung Joc. At the height of the trial speculation, he made a public bet, claiming that if Tory Lanez were found guilty, he would cut his signature hair off. It was meant to be a lighthearted moment, but it ultimately sent a dismissive message about the seriousness of Megan’s claims.

Fast forward to 2023: Tory Lanez was convicted, and Yung Joc followed through on his promise—cutting his hair. But many wondered: would he also own up to how he contributed to the public doubt Megan endured?

🎤 Yung Joc’s Apology to Megan Thee Stallion
During a recent appearance on the radio, Yung Joc finally addressed the situation head-on. Prompted by a question from the host about whether he would also apologize—especially after Shannon Sharpe had done so publicly—Joc responded with this:

“Meg, I apologize for not just supporting you in your moment and believing in the whole situation with you and Tory Lanez. I still have questions because I’m human. But maybe I was out of line when I made that bet—even though it was supposed to be funny.”
He continued:

“Somewhere in there may have been a little… buffoonish behavior. Because I really made a bet that this man was going to get off, and he didn’t. And I lost my hair. I’m sorry, Meg.”

✂️ A Bet, a Haircut, and a Moment of Reflection
Joc’s original bet—intended as entertainment—has now become symbolic of how even light-hearted moments can contribute to serious harm, especially when they involve real-life trauma. While he did fulfill the terms of the bet by shaving his head, many listeners were curious: Was this apology sincere? Or just damage control?

🤔 Public Reaction: Sincere Regret or Peer Pressure?
The timing of Joc’s apology raised some eyebrows. Just days prior, sports commentator Shannon Sharpe had made headlines for a heartfelt apology to Megan, admitting he hadn’t supported her like he should have.

So when Joc followed suit, some questioned his motivation:

Was it genuine reflection?
Or was he simply following the trend now that Megan has been vindicated?
In the comments section of the radio show clip, fans were divided:

🗣️ “At least he owned up to it. That’s more than most have done.”
🗣️ “Feels like he only said something because Shannon Sharpe made headlines.”
🗣️ “Still trying to be funny about it. I’m not sure if I buy it.”

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💬 Final Thoughts
No matter what sparked it, Yung Joc’s apology is a step toward acknowledging the widespread mistreatment Megan Thee Stallion endured. While it’s up to Megan—and the public—to decide if his words carry real weight, it’s important to recognize that accountability matters, even when it comes late.

Whether sincere or not, one thing is certain: the culture around doubting Black women, especially in entertainment, must change. And part of that change means confronting how we contributed to the harm.

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