Rapper Tory Lanez attacked in California prison
Rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in prison, leading to his hospitalization, officials confirmed.
Tory Lanez’s father is giving fans a health update just days after the rapper was hospitalized after an alleged attack at a California prison.
Advocates for releasing the 32-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, gathered May 14 to argue they have new evidence they allege will exonerate him. Lanez supporters from Unite The People, the rapper’s nonprofit legal team, gathered in downtown Los Angeles to present their arguments.
Lanez is serving a 10-year prison sentence at the California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi after he was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, updated members of the press on his son’s health. He said that on May 13, medical professionals had already removed “the tubes that were draining the fluids from his lungs,” adding that “they took them out because they said he is recovering remarkably.”
“All that is left is healing from the wounds,” Lanez’s father said.
Tory Lanez attacked in prison
Earlier this week, Lanez was allegedly attacked by fellow inmate Santino Casio on May 12 at approximately 7:20 a.m., a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to USA TODAY.
“Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid,” according to the statement. “Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment.”
It is currently unclear what motivated the attack.
The Office of the Inspector General was notified of the incident, and an “investigation has been initiated by CCI’s Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.”
USA TODAY reached out to Lanez’s representatives for comment.
Tory Lanez’s dad has prayed for Megan Thee Stallion
Lanez’s father also had a message for Megan Thee Stallion during May 14’s press conference. “We have prayed for her on many occasions,” he said to those in attendance.
The rapper’s father also thanked the correctional officers his son has “around him” in prison.
“These guys have been nothing but kind to him. The system is one thing, but guess what? These people still have hearts,” Peterson told members from different news outlets.
In December 2022, Lanez’s father made headlines for his lively reaction after his son’s guilty verdict was read in the courtroom.
After the jury left the courtroom, he leapt up and began shouting. “This wicked system stands judged before God almighty!” he shouted, as deputies closed in on him.
He then pointed to the two prosecutors in the case and yelled, “You two are evil, wicked people. You know exactly what you did.”
Tory Lanez’s father says Governor Gavin Newsom should pardon rapper
During the hearing, Lanez’s father also said his famous son asked him to “dispel a few rumors,” including slamming the fact that some fans believe he has a “drinking problem.” The devout Christian also asked California Gov. Gavin Newsom to consider pardoning his son.
“Gov. Newsom, you have the power to bring my son home,” he said, before adding that the potential Democratic presidential contender is a “family man.”
“You also have children. Please take a moment and look at your child and ask yourself, ‘what would you be doing if the evidence was so overwhelming? Would you think that this man should be free because he’s innocent?” the rapper’s dad said. “I hope you do, and I hope you do what you need to do.”
Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times, suffered from collapsed lungs
Hours after reports of Lanez’s hospitalization came out, his official Instagram account released a statement on the attack.
“Tory was stabbed 14 times – including seven wounds to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head, and one to the left side of his face. Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus,” the statement said.
“He is now breathing on his own. Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. He also wants to thank everyone for their continued support.”
USA TODAY has reached out to the California Corrections Department for comment.
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, KiMi Robinson
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