Gramz Ordered to Pay $75K Defamation Judgment

Milagro Gramz, also known as Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, must pay Megan Thee Stallion a $75,000 defamation judgment. The decision came on Monday, June 29, when Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied Gramz's request to postpone enforcement of the judgment until her appeal concludes. Gramz was found liable last year for collaborating with Tory Lanez to defame the Grammy-winning artist, including encouraging followers to view a deepfake video.

Gramz had argued that paying the judgment or posting a bond would harm her financial security, stating she is self-employed with fluctuating income and lacks substantial liquid assets. She also contended her appeal raised significant legal questions. However, Judge Altonaga found no reliable basis to assess Gramz's finances and no evidence that delaying payment would unduly jeopardize her creditors. The judge also found Gramz failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on appeal, noting only generalized disagreements with previous rulings.

Gramz had filed a stay request with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, describing herself as a self-employed media commentator and content creator unable to immediately satisfy the judgment or post a bond. Megan Thee Stallion's legal team argued against the motion, highlighting Gramz's actions, including directing her audience to a deep-fake pornographic video and making threats, as reasons to deny her plea to avoid the consequences of the jury's verdict.