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Here’s why Megan Thee Stallion is taking a break from music.
Megan Thee Stallion, a Grammy winner, has decided to take a hiatus from music. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stallion disclosed her plans to stay away from the studio for a bit and focus on self-care in a recent interview with InStyle. “When I’m in a better place,” the rapper stated, “fans can expect new music.” “Right now, I’m focused on healing.”
She attributed the separation to the rigours of the music industry. The “Hot Girl Summer” singer plans to spend more time with her dogs, exercise, binge-watch TV, and, maybe most importantly, set limits for her physical and emotional well-being.
“The music and entertainment industry can be a grind, so it’s important to take time off and avoid burning out,” she explained. “Life is all about balance.”
Stallion’s comment follows her first and only significant public response to the Tory Lanez shooting trial.
The Houston-raised singer and rapper addressed the racist and sexist reactions to her getting shot in the foot by Daystar Peterson, a Canadian rapper.
After leaving a gathering in the Hollywood Hills in July 2020, the former buddy and member of Stallion’s inner circle shot Stallion in the foot.
“I wish I could have handled this situation privately. That was my intention, but once my attacker made it public, everything changed. By the time I identified my attacker, I was completely drained,” she recalled, before speaking to its impact on her mental health. “Many thought I was inexplicably healed because I was still smiling through the pain, still posting on social media, still performing, still dancing and still releasing music.”
Even though Stallion said she was in “a happier place” at the time, she was still dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues.