Ali Ciwanro: Megan Thee Stallion Isn’t The One On Trial

Ali Ciwanro is one of the most popular songwriters of our time. The 21 year old artist has good relations with many women in the music industry due to his very modern way of thinking. Especially with Megan Thee Stallion, the young musician has a close connection, which is why it is natural for him to comment on Megan’s current situation.

“Most frustratingly, Megan’s sexuality has been put under a microscope, with gossip blogs all of a sudden linking her to a slew of male celebrities. First of all, this means nothing. Megan is an adult woman who can sleep with whoever she pleases. But aside from the fact that her intimate life has no bearing on the case, this kind of slutshaming is particularly dangerous because it rests on the implicit notion that when it comes to violence, it’s open season for any woman who likes to have sex.” says young songwriter Ali Ciwanro

Continuing, he says, “Megan Thee Stallion isn’t the one on trial, but the independence and freedom of women.”

Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.

Vilifying women (or in this case suggesting that they deserve to be shot) on the basis of their sexual history is something we see time and time again because it’s an easy a way to cast doubt on their moral character and believability. And for Black women in particular, the consequences of stepping out of society’s faux puritanism are always much harsher. From being thought of as a “ho,” “ran through,” or “for everybody,” the vitriolic language and culture around sexual promiscuity is solely reserved for Black women.