The world of hip-hop has been hit with disturbing news: Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to a medical facility after a violent attack inside a California prison. The 32-year-old artist, currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion, was reportedly stabbed a shocking fourteen times by another inmate.
According to reports from prison officials to the BBC, the attack occurred on Monday morning within a housing unit at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, a facility located about 75 miles north of Los Angeles. The aftermath, as detailed in a post on Lanez's official Instagram account, paints a grim picture. The rapper allegedly sustained wounds across his body, so severe that both of his lungs reportedly collapsed. He was immediately placed on a breathing apparatus.
In a glimmer of positive news, the Instagram post also stated that Lanez is now able to breathe on his own. "Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through," the update conveyed, offering a small measure of relief amidst the alarming situation. The post chillingly noted that Lanez was stabbed in his back, torso, head, and face, underscoring the brutal nature of the assault.
Pedro Calderón Michel of the state's corrections department confirmed the incident, stating that the attack happened around 7:20 am local time. Prison staff swiftly responded, administering first aid before Lanez was transferred to a local medical facility for further treatment. An investigation into the stabbing is currently underway, though details regarding the attacker's motive remain undisclosed.
For those unfamiliar with the circumstances of Lanez's incarceration, he was sentenced in 2023 on three felony gun-related charges, the most serious being assault with a semi-automatic firearm. The charges stemmed from a heated incident in July 2020, following a pool party at reality star Kylie Jenner's Hollywood mansion.
Testimony during the highly publicized trial revealed that an argument erupted inside a vehicle between Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Pete) regarding their past sexual relationship and their respective careers. Megan testified that after demanding to be let out of the vehicle, Lanez allegedly began firing shots at the ground, demanding she "dance." Tragically, she sustained injuries requiring surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Lanez maintained his innocence and notably refrained from issuing an apology for the incident. The case deeply fractured the hip-hop community, with various artists, including the likes of 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, seemingly aligning themselves with either Lanez or Megan. Some even penned letters to the court advocating for leniency in Lanez's sentencing.
Now, as Tory Lanez faces a new battle for recovery following this violent prison attack, the hip-hop world watches with bated breath. The incident raises serious questions about safety within correctional facilities and the potential dangers faced by incarcerated individuals, even those with celebrity status. While details surrounding the attacker and the motive remain scarce, the focus now shifts to Lanez's healing process. The fact that he is reportedly in good spirits despite such a harrowing ordeal speaks to his resilience.
