Megan Thee Stallion‘s new documentary shows the star revisiting an extremely difficult decision — to take her mother Holly Thomas off of life support after Thomas was declared brain-dead following what Meg called “a series of seizures.”
In the film Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, the star describes her mother’s 2019 decline and passing, which she says left her “in shambles.”
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“They had to put her under. She was just brain dead,” Megan says in the doc, per People. “So I stayed up there every day. I was spending the night at the hospital. I just was praying that she could shake back from it.
“Once I realized she wasn’t coming back, I was just like, ‘Damn, I can’t keep her like this.’ Because I know she wouldn’t have wanted to stay like this. So I had to make the decision to pull the plug, and she just passed the next day.”
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In Her Words premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday (October 31).
A synopsis for the film reads: “This upcoming documentary spends two years in the life of rapper and singer Megan Thee Stallion. It takes viewers behind the scenes as the global superstar recovers from a 2020 shooting incident and grapples with the perils of fame (among other things).
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“You’ve heard the hot takes and read the stories — now go straight to the source.”
The documentary was first announced by Roc Nation and TIME Studios in 2022.
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The multi-part series focuses on the personal and professional rise of the “WAP” rapper.
“We are thrilled to be able to work with Roc Nation to share Megan’s story with the world,” TIME Studios’ co-head of documentary Loren Hammonds said upon announcement of the project. “Millions of people are familiar with her as an entertainer, but this series will give her a chance to share her truth as never before.
“Her story is a powerful one, and the accomplishments that she continues to achieve are remarkable. We feel lucky to have this opportunity to capture her at a crucial moment in her life and career, as she continues to grow exponentially in both her artistry and global impact.”
“Megan has quickly blossomed into one of the pre-eminent entertainers in the world and it’s a testament to her perseverance, resilience and professionalism,” Roc Nation COO Desiree Perez added. “Her journey is inspirational and we’re proud to have partnered with TIME Studios to highlight her personal and professional trajectory over the years.
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“Our hope is that this documentary will inspire viewers to stay the course and pursue their passions through the ups and downs.”
