Megan Thee Stallion shot multiple times, denies she was arrested

- Megan Thee Stallion has taken to social media to reveal that she was shot multiple times on Sunday, 12 July

- Hot Girl Meg said she suffered gunshot wounds as a result of a crime that was committed against her with the intention to physically harm her

- The award-winning rapper, whose real name is Megan Pete, said she is focusing on making a full recovery

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Megan Thee Stallion has taken to social media to reveal that she was shot multiple times on Sunday, 12 July. The US rapper has also refuted reports that she was arrested on the same morning.

The Savage hitmaker took to Instagram on Wednesday, 15 July to "set the record straight" on Sunday morning's events.

Hot Girl Meg, 25, said she suffered gunshot wounds as a result of a crime that was committed against her and "done with the intention to physically harm me".

"I was never arrested, the police officers drove me to the hospital where I underwent surgery to remove the bullets. I'm incredibly grateful to be alive."

The award-winning rapper, whose real name is Megan Pete, said she is focusing on making a full recovery.

"So I can return back to my life and back to making music as soon as possible."

The Guardian reports that Los Angeles police had no immediate comment on the incident in the Hollywood Hills early on Sunday.

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According to the publication, Officer Jeff Lee confirmed that rapper Tory Lanez, who was with Megan on the day, was arrested on a concealed weapons charge.

In other music news, Briefly.co.za reported that the next Verzuz rap battle has been announced. Hip-hop OG Snoop Dogg will go hit-for-hit with another rap legend, DMX. The two rap greats will battle each other next Wednesday, 22 July.

Snoop's catalogue consists of classic hits such as Who Am I, Gin and Juice and Nuthing But A G'Thang. DMX is also famous for his hits including Ruff Ryder's Anthem, We Right Here and What's My Name.

Since the confirmation of the battle, the two stars' fans have taken to social media to argue about who will win the epic battle. Briefly.co.za gathered that many social media users have tipped Snoop to take this one. Tweeps believe that he has more hits than his opponent.

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Source: Briefly News