Tory Lanez’s Prison Nightmare: Stabbed 14 Times, Collapsed Lungs
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalized after suffering a brutal stabbing attack inside a California prison. Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was attacked by another inmate on Tuesday morning at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, located about 75 miles north of Los Angeles, according to prison officials.
Tory Lanez Got Stabbed 14 Times | Details of the Attack
The 32-year-old hip-hop star was stabbed 14 times across his body, including his back, torso, head, and face. The attack led to both of his lungs collapsing, according to an Instagram post on his official account. Tory Lanez was initially placed on a breathing apparatus but is now able to breathe on his own.
“Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” the Instagram post stated.
The attack occurred at around 7:20 AM local time (15:20 GMT), according to Pedro Calderón Michel of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Prison staff immediately administered first aid before Tory Lanez was transported to a local medical facility for further treatment.
Ongoing Investigation: Motive Still Unknown
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but no details about the attacker or the motive behind the stabbing have been disclosed. Calderón Michel did not provide additional information regarding the identity of the assailant or what triggered the violent encounter.
Lanez’s Prison Sentence and Legal Background
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence following his 2023 conviction for three felony gun-related charges. These charges are connected to a 2020 incident in which he shot fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) in the foot during an argument. The altercation occurred after a pool party at reality star Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion.
Megan Thee Stallion testified during the trial that the argument escalated inside a vehicle, leading Lanez to shoot at the ground while shouting at her to “dance.” She later underwent surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence following his 2023 conviction for three felony gun-related charges. These charges are connected to a 2020 incident in which he shot fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) in the foot during an argument. The altercation occurred after a pool party at reality star Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion.
Megan Thee Stallion testified during the trial that the argument escalated inside a vehicle, leading Tory Lanez to shoot at the ground while shouting at her to “dance.” She later underwent surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.
Lanez’s case has been a flashpoint in the hip-hop community, with artists like 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea publicly commenting on the incident. Some even wrote letters to the court requesting leniency for Lanez during his sentencing.
Before his conviction, Tory Lanez enjoyed a successful music career, with seven US top 10 albums in just seven years. Despite being behind bars, he has teased the release of a new album titled Peterson.
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