Former Cameraman Sues Megan Thee Stallion Over Alleged Harassment and Labor Violations
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In a recent development, a former cameraman for rapper Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her and several related entities, accusing the hip-hop star of harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Emilio Garcia, the plaintiff, claims that Megan Thee Stallion, along with Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc., Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation, violated labor codes and failed to provide proper compensation for his work.
According to the complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Garcia alleges that he was misclassified as an independent contractor when he was hired in July 2018. This misclassification denied him certain protections under California law, such as health care and overtime pay. Garcia also asserts that when Roc Nation changed the compensation structure in August 2022, his workload and demands remained the same, but his pay was significantly reduced. Additionally, he claims that Megan Thee Stallion prohibited him from working with other clients.
Garcia further alleges a disturbing incident that took place during a tour in Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022. He claims that while riding in an SUV with three other women, including Megan Thee Stallion, the rapper and one of the women engaged in sexual activity right beside him. Garcia asserts that he was unable to leave the vehicle as it was moving and he was in a foreign country, leaving him feeling embarrassed, mortified, and offended.
The complaint does not specify whether Megan Thee Stallion was aware of Garcia's presence in the vehicle at the time of the alleged incident. Garcia also accuses the rapper of fat-shaming him, stating that she called him a "fat bitch" and made derogatory comments about his eating habits.
The lawsuit claims that Garcia's employment was terminated by Roc Nation in June 2023, which he believes was in retaliation for raising complaints about labor and wage violations.
No immediate comments have been received from representatives of Megan Thee Stallion or Roc Nation, the management company founded by rapper Jay-Z. Ron Zambrano, Garcia's attorney, emphasized that Megan Thee Stallion should take responsibility for her actions, compensate his client appropriately, and put an end to such alleged sexual harassment and fat-shaming conduct.
The case raises important questions about workplace dynamics, labor rights, and the treatment of employees in the entertainment industry. As this lawsuit unfolds, attention will be focused on Megan Thee Stallion's response and the legal outcome.
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