Megan Thee Stallion is baring her soul in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video documentary, In Her Words, reflecting on some of her toughest moments.
The trailer, which was recently released, offers a glimpse into the rapper’s emotional journey, focusing on the loss of her mother and the immense backlash she faced after being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020. Lanez is serving a sentence over the incident.
The documentary opens with Megan Thee Stallion revealing the strain she’s under, admitting that her mental health has taken a hit. In a particularly emotional moment, she announces her decision to cancel shows, signaling the weight of her struggles.
Much of the film explored the Nicki Minaj rival‘s late mother’s impact on her life and career. Megan credited her mother for her success, describing how her mother’s influence as a rapper helped shape her artistic path. However, her mother’s death in 2019 left Megan devastated, an event that coincided with a period of immense public scrutiny.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper discussed the mental toll of losing her mother and how it affected her ability to cope with the controversy that followed the 2020 shooting incident. Megan described the emotional collapse she experienced as the public turned against her, with social media playing a harmful role in her mental health struggles.
The documentary includes deeply personal footage of Megan, showing vulnerability and emotional exhaustion.