Rapper Tory Lanez was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed 14 times in a California prison.
The 32-year-old Canadian hip-hop artist 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, the incident occurred in a housing unit at around 7:20 AM local time.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, sustained multiple injuries, including collapsed lungs. A post on his Instagram account confirmed that he was stabbed in the back, torso, head, and face. He was briefly placed on a breathing apparatus but is now breathing on his own.
The post added that despite the pain, Lanez is speaking normally, in good spirits, and grateful to be recovering.
Pedro Calderón Michel from the California Department of Corrections reported that prison staff provided immediate first aid before Lanez was transferred to a local medical facility for further care. An investigation into the attack is ongoing, but the motive behind the stabbing remains unclear.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion. In 2023, he was convicted on three felony gun-related charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
The shooting occurred after an argument between the two outside a pool party at reality star Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion. Megan Thee Stallion testified that the dispute escalated while they were in a vehicle, during which she demanded to be let out. Lanez then fired shots at the ground, shouting at her to “dance.” Megan later required surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.
Lanez has continued to maintain his innocence and has refused to apologize for the incident. His case sparked division within the hip-hop community, with some rappers, including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, publicly voicing support for him.
Before his conviction, Lanez had released seven top 10 albums in the U.S. over the span of seven years. He has also teased an upcoming album titled Peterson, which he is working on while serving his sentence.
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