Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times in California Prison, Suffers Collapsed Lungs

Rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed 14 times in a California prison.

The Canadian hip-hop artist was attacked by another inmate on Monday morning in a housing unit at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, about 75 miles (120 km) north of Los Angeles, prison officials told the BBC.

The 32-year-old rapper suffered wounds across his body—causing both of his lungs to collapse, according to a post on his Instagram account.

Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

The star’s Instagram post said he was stabbed in the back, torso, head, and face. He was temporarily placed on a breathing apparatus but is now able to breathe on his own, the Instagram post adds.

“Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” the post said.

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The attack happened around 07:20 local time (15:20 GMT), said Pedro Calderón Michel of the state’s corrections department.

Prison staff administered first aid before Lanez was taken to a local medical facility for further treatment, Calderón Michel confirmed.

An investigation is currently underway into the stabbing. Authorities have not commented on the motive behind the attack.

Lanez was sentenced in 2023 on three felony gun-related charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm.

He shot Megan Thee Stallion—whose legal name is Megan Pete—as they were leaving a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion.

During the trial, Megan testified that the two had argued inside a vehicle about their past relationship and careers. She said that after demanding to be let out, Lanez fired shots at the ground while yelling at her to “dance.” She later required surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.

Lanez has consistently denied the allegations and refused to apologize during sentencing.

The case divided the hip-hop community, with artists like 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea publicly weighing in and even appealing to the court for leniency in Lanez’s sentencing.

Despite being behind bars, Lanez has teased an upcoming album titled Peterson, signaling he may still have plans for his music career.