Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident in California Prison

Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized following a stabbing incident while serving time in a California correctional facility.

Tory Lanez, the Canadian hip-hop artist, was reportedly stabbed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on Tuesday morning. Emergency services were contacted promptly as officials provided medical aid before transporting Lanez to a nearby hospital for treatment. The 31-year-old, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in a highly publicized incident in 2020. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding Lanez's injuries, although initial reports suggest they are not life-threatening. An investigation into the motivation behind the attack has been initiated. Lanez’s high-profile case, which includes three felony gun-related charges, has sparked significant debate within the entertainment industry, with various artists expressing support or criticism over the incident involving Megan Thee Stallion. Despite his ongoing legal challenges, Lanez has teased the release of a new album titled "Peterson" from behind bars.