Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, was reportedly attacked in prison over the weekend, according to sources familiar with the incident.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with another inmate at the California State Prison in Los Angeles County, where he has been incarcerated since his sentencing in August 2023. Prison officials have confirmed that an incident occurred but have not released the names of those involved due to privacy regulations.
Sources close to the matter told media outlets that Lanez sustained minor injuries during the altercation but did not require hospitalization. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but officials are investigating whether it was a targeted incident or a random conflict between inmates.
Lanez’s legal team released a brief statement on Monday, expressing concern over their client’s safety. “We are deeply troubled by reports that Mr. Peterson was assaulted. The safety of all inmates should be a top priority. We are in communication with prison authorities and evaluating all available options to ensure his protection.”
The rapper has been a controversial figure since the July 2020 incident, in which he was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot following a party in the Hollywood Hills. The trial, which concluded in December 2022, resulted in Lanez being found guilty on three felony counts, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, has been vocal about the emotional and physical trauma she endured following the shooting, becoming a prominent advocate for protecting Black women against violence.
Following his sentencing, Lanez has continued to maintain his innocence, and his legal team is currently pursuing an appeal, arguing that he was denied a fair trial. However, with the recent prison incident, the spotlight is once again on the rapper’s troubled circumstances and the conditions within the prison system.
Prison officials have reportedly placed Lanez in administrative segregation, commonly known as solitary confinement, pending the outcome of their investigation and for his safety. More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
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Background:
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Incident: Tory Lanez was convicted for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020.
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Conviction: Guilty on three felony counts in December 2022.
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Sentence: 10 years in prison, handed down in August 2023.
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Current Status: Incarcerated in California, appealing conviction.
Fans and followers of both artists have reacted strongly on social media, with some calling for increased safety measures in correctional facilities, while others continue to debate Lanez’s role and responsibility in the original case.