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| Rapper Tory Lanez during his trial in December 2022. File pic: AP/Damian Dovarganes |
Rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Pete), has reportedly been the victim of a violent attack within the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. According to a post made to his verified Instagram account, Lanez sustained 14 stab wounds during the incident.
The social media post detailed the alleged injuries, stating that Lanez suffered "7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face."
A spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed that an incident occurred at approximately 7:20 am on Monday at the facility involving Daystar Peterson, Lanez's legal name. The spokesperson stated that Peterson was hospitalized following the stabbing and that authorities are currently investigating the matter.
Details surrounding the alleged attack remain scarce, including the identity of the assailant and the motive behind the incident. The California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi is a medium-security state prison for men.
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| Rapper Tory Lanez performs in 2018. File pic: Scott Roth/Invision/AP |
This incident adds another layer of complexity to the already highly publicized case. Lanez was convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded,
The news of the alleged stabbing has quickly spread across social media platforms, generating a range of reactions and raising concerns about inmate safety within correctional facilities. As the investigation unfolds, further information is expected to emerge regarding the circumstances of the attack and the condition of Tory Lanez.