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Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Dick Zimmer, a former New Jersey congressman and sponsor of Megan's Law, which mandates the disclosure of sex offenders' residences, has died at age 81 due to myelodysplasia. He was known for his fiscal conservatism and support for Joe Biden in 2020 despite party differences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Hiss" includes a controversial reference to "Megan's Law," sparking a feud with Nicki Minaj, who is married to a registered sex offender. The history between the two stars includes a collaboration on "Hot Girl Summer" but turned sour after Stallion worked with Minaj's rival Cardi B. Minaj responded with a diss track questioning Stallion's shooting incident and accusing her of having ghostwriters. The Kanka family, associated with Megan's Law, criticized Stallion for mentioning their late daughter's name in the song, and they are considering legal action.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HipHopDX
Megan Thee Stallion's latest single "Hiss" has sparked controversy as she references Megan's Law in a diss aimed at Nicki Minaj, drawing criticism from the family of Megan Kanka, a victim of sexual assault and murder. The family finds the use of their daughter's name in the song highly offensive and is considering legal action. Nicki Minaj responded with her own track, "Big Foot," escalating the feud.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Megan Thee Stallion is facing backlash for referencing 'Megan's Law' in her diss track aimed at Nicki Minaj, with the father of the law's namesake finding the lyric disrespectful and considering legal action. The feud escalated as Nicki responded with her own diss track, and sources suggest that it's just the beginning of their public spat, with Nicki prepared to escalate the conflict further.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Megan Thee Stallion's diss track "Hiss" referencing Megan's Law has sparked outrage from Richard Kanka, the father of the law's namesake, who finds it disrespectful and offensive. Kanka is upset that Megan dragged his late daughter's name into the song, despite her attempt to shed light on the law. He is considering legal action, but artists have liberties when referencing historical moments. The feud between Megan and Nicki Minaj has escalated with diss tracks, and now Kanka is also expressing his anger.