Megan Thee Stallion’s Defamation Win Comes With a Catch: Her Opponent Says She’s Broke
Milagro “Gramz” Cooper, the media commentator who lost a federal defamation case to Megan Thee Stallion, is now telling a court she simply does not have the money to pay the $75,000 judgment against her.
In newly filed court documents obtained by TMZ, Milagro is asking a federal judge to pause the payment requirement while she pursues an appeal at a higher court. She argues that making her pay immediately would place a serious financial strain on her household.
Milagro describes herself as a self-employed media commentator and content creator whose income is inconsistent and can vary from month to month. She says she does not have sufficient liquid assets or the financial resources to satisfy the judgment immediately. She is also asking to be excused from posting a full supersedeas bond, which is typically required to delay payment during an appeal.
The Financial Picture She Painted for the Court
Beyond the argument of income instability, Milagro told the court that she helps support her household and two minor children. She made the case that an immediate payment demand would not just be inconvenient but would genuinely destabilize her finances.
Her request, at its core, is for the judge to hold off on enforcing the judgment until the appeal runs its course.
What makes her ask a tougher sell is the fact that Megan’s legal team is already on record opposing the motion. Milagro acknowledged as much in the filing, confirming that the rapper’s attorneys pushed back on any delay.
With both sides now at odds over the payment timeline, the decision falls entirely to the federal judge overseeing the case.
How the Lawsuit Started and What the Jury Decided
The lawsuit stems from posts Milagro made online that were connected to the Tory Lanez shooting case and its fallout. A federal jury largely sided with Megan and awarded her $75,000 in damages.
The case has wound through a series of post-trial motions and appeals since that verdict came down.
Tory Lanez, whose legal saga sits at the center of this dispute, was convicted in December 2022 for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot following an argument after a party in Hollywood Hills.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August 2023 and has continued to maintain his innocence while pursuing his own appeals.
The $75,000 May Only Be the Starting Point
The jury award itself is not necessarily the ceiling on what Milagro could owe. Under Florida law, she could also be required to pay Megan’s attorneys’ fees in addition to the $75,000 in damages. That additional exposure means the total bill could climb significantly beyond what the jury originally ordered.
Attorney fee awards in defamation cases can sometimes rival or exceed the underlying damages, depending on the length and complexity of the litigation. The case between Megan and Milagro has involved multiple rounds of legal filings, which suggests the fee tab could be substantial.
Milagro has not addressed that potential liability in her current motion, focusing instead on her inability to cover what is already owed.
What Happens Next as the Appeal Moves Forward
For now, the ball is in the federal judge’s court on whether to grant the payment pause Milagro is requesting. If the judge denies the motion, she would face pressure to begin satisfying the $75,000 judgment even while her appeal is still pending.
If the pause is granted, enforcement would be temporarily suspended while the higher court reviews the underlying case.
Megan, for her part, has not made any public statement about the new filing. Her legal team’s opposition to the request signals she is not interested in giving Milagro extra time before the money changes hands.
The outcome of both the appeal and the payment dispute could keep this legal back-and-forth alive well into the coming months.
