The Canadian rapper and convicted felon faces new challenges during his incarceration for the 2020 shooting of hip-hop artist Megan Thee Stallion.
According to Breitbart News, Tory Lanez was rushed to an outside hospital after being attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on Monday morning, where he is currently serving a 10-year sentence.
The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. in a housing unit at the facility. Prison staff immediately provided medical assistance and contacted emergency services. Pedro Calderon Michel, spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, confirmed the attack but did not specify its nature, though multiple media outlets reported it as a stabbing.
Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was found guilty in December 2022 of three felony charges. The charges included assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
The conviction stemmed from a July 2020 incident following a party at Kylie Jenner's Hollywood Hills residence. During the trial, Megan Thee Stallion testified that Lanez shot at her feet and demanded she dance while she was walking away from their vehicle.
Lanez's legal team attempted to secure a new trial, but their motion was denied. His attorneys are currently pursuing an appeal of the conviction, though they have not responded to requests for comment regarding the prison attack.
In recent months, Megan Thee Stallion has reported ongoing harassment from Lanez, claiming he was using prison surrogates to continue targeting her. The situation led to legal intervention in January 2025.
A judge responded to these allegations by implementing a protective order that will remain in effect until 2030. The order strictly prohibits Lanez from engaging in any form of harassment or maintaining any contact with Megan Thee Stallion.
The Kern County District Attorney's Office has joined forces with the prison's investigative unit to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack. The circumstances surrounding the incident and potential motivations remain under scrutiny.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has heightened security measures following the attack. Prison officials are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing potential witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the incident.
The attack has raised questions about inmate safety protocols at the California Correctional Institution. Prison authorities are conducting an internal review of their security procedures while the investigation continues.
Medical personnel have not released information about Lanez's current condition or the extent of his injuries. The timeline for his return to the correctional facility remains uncertain, pending his recovery.
Tory Lanez remains hospitalized following Monday's attack at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident occurred while he served his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Both the prison's investigative unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office are actively investigating the attack, while Lanez's legal team continues to appeal his original conviction.
