Draya Apologizes for Insensitive Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez Comments, Megan Responds (UPDATE)

Draya made the remarks during the latest episode of the 'Weed and Wine' podcast: 'I want you to like me so much you shoot me in the foot, too."

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UPDATED 07/23, 3:00 p.m. ET: Draya Michele shared a second apology to her Instagram Story, in which she addressed "victims of domestic violence."

"I just want to take a min to address victims of domestic violence and abuse of any kind and just overall humans, I was wrong to insinuate that there is room for violence in loving relationships, or in any relationship for that matter," she wrote. Michele went on to say that it was wrong of her to make light of the incident, and that it's always her intention to uplift women.

See the original story below.

Draya Michele is facing backlash over ill-conceived comments on the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez shooting incident.

The media personality made the remarks during the latest episode of the Wine and Weed podcast, when she compared Meg and Lanez's relationship to that of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's.

"I predict that they had some sort of Bobby and Whitney love that drove them down this ... type of road," Draya said. "I'm here for it. I like that. I want you to like me so much you shoot me in the foot, too."

She continued: "I want you to like me so much that if I'm trying to get out the car, and you're like, 'No, sit your ass in the car,' and I'm like, 'No n***a, I'm getting out the car.' [He goes] 'No you're not!' Bah-bah!"

Draya ... pic.twitter.com/frKuvEjsID

— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) July 22, 2020

Draya was immediately criticized for the comments, which many perceived as glorifying domestic violence. Meg also responded to Draya's remarks in a couple of tweets; however, she didn't mention Draya by name.

Dumb bitch that shit ain’t fucking funny who tf jokes about getting shot by a nigga

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) July 22, 2020

And fuck all the hoe ass niggas making jokes about it too🖕🏾 I’ll talk about shit when I get ready

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) July 22, 2020

You can read some of the other reactions to Draya's comments below.

draya michele has always been an airhead. did not except anything of substance to ever come from her and never will

— RU: W14 YOU’RE A DONUT (@rvmbiie) July 22, 2020

A Black women said she’s here for another Black woman getting shot .. @drayamichele sis, there’s a serious conversation that needs to be had because I refuse to believe that you’re this ignorant https://t.co/Ek8k7uF4om

— Tabs (@TabieGermain) July 22, 2020

Sorry Draya, we do not glorify Domestiv Violence around here. 🙅🏾‍♀️

— Big B. (@abidibidibambam) July 22, 2020

@drayamichele this is actually really gross and disappointing that you spoke on this topic like it’s some kind of “cute and desirable” love story .. especially as a woman. extremely thoughtless and inconsiderate. do better.
pic.twitter.com/FWN3ywvvF1

— thee scorpio moon ❤️‍🔥 (@briioriginal_) July 22, 2020

Now just normalize domestic violence and abuse like niggas not really out here killing us !! That shit not a joke for a podcast , leave ya dark humor for ya friends ! Especially as the empowering woman you say u are, you should know some will be triggered 🥴🥴 @drayamichele

— YOGII BEAR (@_SaySpring) July 22, 2020

Following the online criticism, Draya released an apology and insisted she wasn't glorifying domestic violence and was just "trying to be funny."

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