**Tory Lanez, known for his controversial legal issues, faced a serious incident while serving his sentence in California. A stabbing incident occurred on Tuesday, resulting in his hospitalization, with officials detailing that his injuries are not life-threatening. As the investigation unfolds, the story highlights the complexities of his current situation following his conviction for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion.**
**Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing in Prison**
**Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing in Prison**
**Hip-hop artist Tory Lanez was injured in a stabbing incident at the California Correctional Institution, prompting an ongoing investigation.**
Rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalized following a stabbing at a California prison, according to state corrections officials. The Canadian artist, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, sustained injuries during an attack by another inmate on Tuesday morning at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, located approximately 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles.
Pedro Calderón Michel from the state corrections department reported that prison staff promptly responded by activating 911 and administering medical aid. The 31-year-old musician was then transported to a local medical facility for additional treatment. While precise details of Lanez's condition remain undisclosed, early reports suggest that his injuries are not life-threatening.
An investigation is currently underway to uncover the motives behind the attack, which occurred around 7:20 local time (15:20 GMT). Lanez is serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2023 for three felony gun-related charges, stemming from a shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
During the trial, evidence revealed that the shooting occurred after an argument about their prior romantic relationship while leaving a pool party at Kylie Jenner's mansion. Megan Thee Stallion testified that after requesting to exit the vehicle, Lanez fired at the ground and commanded her to “dance,” leading to serious injuries that required medical attention.
Lanez has persistently maintained his innocence regarding the shooting and has refrained from issuing an apology. The case polarized the hip-hop community, with several artists, including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, publicly taking sides. Some even appealed to the court seeking leniency for Lanez during sentencing.
Before his conviction, Lanez enjoyed considerable success, achieving seven top 10 albums in the U.S. over seven years, and he has hinted at a new album titled "Peterson," which he plans to release from prison.
