I agree that Maddie should've known what she was getting herself into.
Khia is bonafide trash. She's never been ashamed of her game and I doubt she ever will be.
And I also side-eyed Maddie a bit for moving to book Khia about the trans/gay shade mess once things went sour between them, when she was perched next to her for episodes allowing her to do it. Calling people gazelles, gazoos, frappucinos and everything else under the sun.
Don't start waving the pride flag now.
She has a right to defend herself, though. Ultimately Khia is making serious accusations regarding the way she conducts business. It would actually be in Maddie's best interest to defend herself . I don't think this is a situation where she wants the last the word - it's more of a situation where she needs to defend her integrity. She did put herself in this position by even getting involved with Khia but I get it.
You don't allow someone to attack your integrity without punching back. That's why I believe Maddie is sticking to the facts. You don't really see her going in on Khia's looks and those bastards kids and grandkids of hers, etc. She just wants to keep her own name in the clear. So it's really not about "stooping". She hasn't reached Khia's level yet.