Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed by inmate days after flexing in prison pics. Motive for the stabbing remains unknown as details emerge.
Tory Lanez has been rushed to the hospital after another inmate stabbed him in prison.
The rapper is serving a 10-year sentence at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.
He was jailed after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Tory Lanez Stabbed In Prison
On Monday, TMZ reported that Lanez was the victim of a prison yard stabbing that left him needing medical attention.
Sources told the outlet that the rapper was in the correctional facility’s yard when another inmate stabbed him.
However, the motivation for the attack on Lanez remains unknown, though an insider confirmed that an ambulance rushed him to a nearby civilian hospital in Bakersfield.
Sources also disclosed that Lanez’s stabbing injury is not life-threatening.
Tory Lanez Shares Pictures From Jail
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News of Lanez’s stabbing comes only a few days after he shared pictures of himself from prison.
Lanez posed with other roommates in the snapshot and showed off his impressive buffed-up physique.
In addition to the pictures, Lanez bragged about his upcoming album, noting that it would be out by summer 2025.
Lanez also shared that a second album from prison was “100% recorded, mixed & mastered.”
Many of the rapper’s fans were pleased with the photos and album announcement and praised him for working hard while in prison.
One fan wrote, “2nd album from prison. This man is crazy,” while another person shared, “Can you hurry up and come out?” A third person commented, “Miss you.”
Why Is Tory Lanez In Prison?
On July 12, 2020, Lanez was arrested in the Hollywood Hills after a party dispute turned violent. He was charged with carrying a concealed firearm in his vehicle.
Fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion was also in the car and was initially reported to have sustained a foot injury caused by broken glass. However, Megan later revealed she had actually been shot and underwent surgery for gunshot wounds, stating the attack was intentional.
In August 2020, Megan publicly named Lanez as the shooter during an Instagram Live session, condemning his publicist for allegedly spreading false information. The situation escalated when Lanez released his album “Daystar” in September 2020, denying the accusations and suggesting Megan and her team were attempting to frame him.
In response, Megan’s attorney accused Lanez’s team of spreading manipulated content and false narratives. Lanez’s representatives denied the allegations and promised to investigate the matter. As public backlash grew, Lanez claimed news outlets were colluding in a biased smear campaign against him.
Later that October, he was formally charged with multiple felonies, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered weapon. The charges included a claim that he personally inflicted great bodily harm.
A protective order was issued mandating Lanez stay at least 100 yards away from Megan and surrender any firearms.
Legal Proceedings And Conviction
On October 13, 2020, Megan wrote an op-ed for The New York Times, where she addressed the shooting and broader issues of violence against Black women.
She clarified that she had been shot twice while walking away from Lanez and emphasized that they were not romantically involved.
In April 2022, Lanez was arrested again for violating the protective order, but was released on an increased bond of $350,000.
Then, on December 23, 2022, he was found guilty by a jury on three felony charges: assault with a semiautomatic weapon, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging the firearm.
He was taken into custody immediately after the verdict.
Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 8, 2023.
Tory Lanez And Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Battle Continues
Despite Lanez’s incarceration, he and Megan Thee Stallion have continued their legal battle.
Following his conviction, Lanez is currently appealing his conviction in the California Court of Appeal.
Meanwhile, Megan has since obtained a five-year restraining order against Lanez, which was extended until 2030. The order came after Megan accused Lanez of harassing her from prison.
Additionally, Megan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Lanez and YouTube blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper, accusing them of spreading false narratives about the shooting incident.
As part of the civil case, Megan’s legal team is working to depose Lanez while he is behind bars. Recently, her lawyers filed a motion for contempt against Lanez, citing inappropriate behavior during a deposition.
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