Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalised after being stabbed 14 times in a California prison. The attack occurred on Monday morning inside a housing unit at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, located about 75 miles north of Los Angeles. The 32-year-old artist, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. A post on his official Instagram account stated that the injuries caused both his lungs to collapse. He was temporarily placed on a breathing apparatus but is now breathing independently. “Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” the statement read.
The stabbing took place around 7:20 a.m. local time, confirmed Pedro Calderón Michel from California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Prison staff administered first aid before Lanez was transferred to a nearby medical facility. The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and an investigation is currently underway.
Why is Torry Lanez jailed?
Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction in 2023 for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. The incident occurred after the two left a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood home. According to Megan, an argument about their past relationship and careers escalated in a vehicle, leading Lanez to fire at her feet while shouting “dance.” She later required surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot. Lanez has consistently denied the charges and did not express remorse during the trial. His conviction sparked debate in the hip-hop community, with several artists, including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, voicing support and even writing letters seeking leniency in his sentencing. Before his incarceration, Lanez had released seven albums that reached the US Top 10. From behind bars, he has hinted at a forthcoming album titled Peterson.
“You have blood on your hands @theestallion”
Internet swiftly reacted to the stabbing incident. A user noted, “Can never forgive Meg For this. The whole black community needs to cancel her. She’s ruined an innocent black man’s life.” Another claimed, “Meghan should pay for this, you really put an innocent man in jail over a lie and cost his life.” “14 stab wounds. Collapsed lungs. Breathing tube.Whatever you think of Tory Lanez, this isn’t justice — it’s a breakdown of the prison system. No one, guilty or not, should come out of “corrections” in a body bag. This is a human rights failure,” noted a user. Echoing the sentiment, a user stated, “Why yall blaming Meg for his actions? Maybe this is his journey to get closer to God because he could end up somewhere else. Pray for Tory, pray for Meg & mind y’all’s business.” A user said, “You have blood on your hands @theestallion.” “
All of this just because Megan lied bro…,”said a user.