Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident in California Prison

Tory Lanez has been hospitalized following a stabbing incident in California's Tehachapi prison, where he is serving a 10-year sentence for the shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. The attack is under investigation, with his injuries reported as non-life threatening.

Rapper Tory Lanez was taken to a hospital after being stabbed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on Tuesday morning, according to state corrections officials. The incident occurred around 07:20 local time (15:20 GMT) in a housing unit within the prison, located roughly 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles.

Reports indicate that prison staff responded quickly, activating 911 and providing medical assistance before Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has not disclosed specific details about Lanez's condition but cited that his injuries were non-life threatening. An inquiry into the stabbing is currently underway, yet no motives for the attack have been revealed.

Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction for three felony gun-related charges stemming from a 2020 incident where he shot fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion during an altercation after a party in Los Angeles. The dramatic events unfolded after the pair had an argument regarding their past romantic involvement, prompting Lanez to fire shots while demanding Megan to "dance." She subsequently required surgery to have bullet fragments removed from her foot.

Despite his conviction, which has drawn widespread attention and divided opinions within the hip-hop community, Lanez maintains his innocence and did not offer an apology during his trial. The case has garnered vocal support from some artists like 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, who have expressed sentiments favoring leniency in his sentencing. Before his legal troubles, Lanez enjoyed significant commercial success with seven top 10 albums in the seven years leading up to his imprisonment, and he has hinted at releasing a new album titled Peterson from behind bars.