Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing Incident

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was reportedly rushed to the hospital after being stabbed by another inmate at a California prison where he is serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion.

According to prison officials, the altercation occurred at the North Kern State Prison in Delano, California. Lanez sustained a non-life-threatening but serious injury during the attack and was promptly treated by medical staff.

The circumstances leading to the stabbing remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the assailant or a possible motive.

The 32-year-old rapper was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August 2023 after being convicted of three felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

The charges stemmed from a July 2020 incident in which Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion in the feet following an argument in Los Angeles.

Lanez has consistently maintained his innocence, appealing the conviction and claiming procedural errors in his trial.

However, his legal team’s efforts to secure an early release or reduced sentence have so far been unsuccessful.

News of the stabbing has sparked concern among Lanez’s supporters and renewed discussions about inmate safety in California’s prison system.

Overcrowding and violence in state correctional facilities have long been points of contention, with advocacy groups calling for reforms.

Lanez’s family and legal representatives have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. However, sources close to the rapper say his condition is stable, and he is expected to recover.

While Lanez continues to serve his sentence, his legal team is still pursuing appeals in hopes of overturning or reducing his conviction.

Meanwhile, the rapper’s music career remains on hold, though he has a dedicated fan base that continues to support him.

This latest incident adds another layer of turmoil to Lanez’s already tumultuous legal saga, raising questions about his safety behind bars as his incarceration continues.

Updates on his condition and any developments in the investigation are expected in the coming days.