Tory Lanez, sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, is discussed by guests in relation to Drake's betrayal and the sexism and racism faced by black women. They analyze Megan Thee Stallion's court case and the disbelief faced by black women, while also delving into the misogyny in hip hop. The hosts then introduce a Slate Plus segment and discuss the newest 'Sex and the City' series, including Stanford's storyline and the lack of closure in the show.
The treatment of Megan Thee Stallion in her assault case highlights the issue of misogynoir and the challenges black women face in the justice system.
The behavior of Tory Lanez and other Toronto men reflects a problematic outlook on masculinity and the treatment of victims of gendered violence.
Deep dives
The sentencing of Tory Lanez
Tory Lanez was found guilty on all three charges in his assault trial where he was accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. He now awaits sentencing and could face more than 22 years in prison and possible deportation.
Public reactions and defenses
Following the sentencing, there have been mixed reactions online, with some defending Tory Lanez and claiming Megan Thee Stallion lied. However, the evidence presented in court clearly shows that Tory did shoot Megan, and the 10-year sentence he received is proportional considering the seriousness of the charges.
Misogynoir and the treatment of black women
This case highlights the deep-rooted issue of misogynoir, where black women are often disbelieved and not given the same level of support and protection as others. The way Megan Thee Stallion was treated throughout this case, despite overwhelming evidence, reflects the challenges black women face in the justice system and society at large.
Toronto men and their behavior
The discussion touches on the concept of the 'Toronto man,' a subset of men from Toronto known for their particular behavior and treatment of women. The behavior of Tory Lanez and other Toronto men reflects a problematic outlook on masculinity, women, and the treatment of victims of gendered violence.
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Tory Lanez has been sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, and we have THOUGHTS. Scamfluencers co-host and former BuzzFeed reporter Scaachi Koul is joined by Refinery29 deputy director Kathleen Newman-Bremang to unpack why so many people turned against Megan despite Tory Lanez being a wasteman. They explain what exactly is a “Toronto Mans” and why this dangerous subsection of man is crossing American borders in the forms of Drake, the Weeknd, and more.
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