Tory Lanez, the rapper serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed by another inmate on Tuesday.
Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident in Prison
Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident in Prison
Tory Lanez, the Canadian rapper, was hospitalized following a stabbing incident while serving his sentence in California.
The attack occurred at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, prompting immediate medical aid and a hospital transfer for the rapper, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to state corrections officials. Pedro Calderón Michel, representing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, confirmed the incident happened around 07:20 local time. Though the identity of the attacker and the motive remain undisclosed, an investigation has been launched into the stabbing.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, gained notoriety for his conviction relating to three felony gun-related charges stemming from a 2020 event where he shot fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. During their argument in a vehicle after leaving a party at Kylie Jenner's mansion, Lanez fired his weapon at her, leading to her requiring surgery for bullet fragment removal. Despite the circumstances, Lanez has maintained his innocence and has not issued an apology, generating division in the hip-hop community over loyalties.
With a successful music career prior to his imprisonment, Lanez is now focusing on releasing a new album titled "Peterson" from inside prison, indicating his ongoing connection to his artistic roots despite his legal troubles. Further updates on his condition and the investigation are anticipated in the following days.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, gained notoriety for his conviction relating to three felony gun-related charges stemming from a 2020 event where he shot fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. During their argument in a vehicle after leaving a party at Kylie Jenner's mansion, Lanez fired his weapon at her, leading to her requiring surgery for bullet fragment removal. Despite the circumstances, Lanez has maintained his innocence and has not issued an apology, generating division in the hip-hop community over loyalties.
With a successful music career prior to his imprisonment, Lanez is now focusing on releasing a new album titled "Peterson" from inside prison, indicating his ongoing connection to his artistic roots despite his legal troubles. Further updates on his condition and the investigation are anticipated in the following days.
