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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Singer Tory Lanez seen soaked in blood after being stabbed 14 times in prison
A disturbing photo has emerged of Tory Lanez in the moments after he was stabbed 14 times in prison. The 42-year-old singer is currently serving a 10-year-long sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and was recently stabbed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. In new pictures of the incident obtained by TMZ, he was seen with a panicked expression on his face as he walked down a corridor in grey shorts and gold chains while drenched and splattered with blood. The pictures emerged after a 39-second clip showed the music star walking out of a cell and standing by a staircase before an attacker, called Santino Casio, charged at him. Tory soon collapses to the ground as he screamed: "Oh God" in pain while kicking and writhing on the ground. He eventually managed to escape the situation and run down the stairs. A few days after he was stabbed, it was revealed he was in a "fair comdition" at the California Correctional Institution. The jail said the star, real name Daystar Peterson, was moved from hospital to restricted housing pending the investigation into the horror. It was said the rapper, born in Brampton, Canada, was stabbed 14 times - including seven wounds to his back and four to his torso - and then reportedly suffered a collapsed lung. A prison official told the Mirror: "On May 12, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Daystar Peterson (BW0168) was allegedly attacked by an incarcerated person Santino Casio (V23575), at a housing unit in the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. "Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment and is in fair condition. "Casio has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation by the CCI Investigative Services Unit and theKern County District Attorney's Office. The Office of the Inspector General has been notified." Details of what happened were shared on the star's Instagram page. The lengthy post ended with optimism. It said: "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 prayers and support," and was accompanied by emojis, representing prayer hands and an umbrella. The California Correctional Institution, which is about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles, is home to more than 2,000 inmates, including serial killers and sex offenders.
Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Video of Tory Lanez stabbing incident floods social media
ALBAWABA - Two weeks ago, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times by an inmate inside a California prison, making global headlines. Disturbing footage of the incident was shared exclusively by "TheShadeRoom" which revealed the Canadian star getting stabbed multiple times in his body as his screams echoed across California's Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. According to the BBC, the multiple stabs left Lanez with several wounds across his body and resulted in the collapse of two of his lungs. An Instagram post revealed that Lanez was stabbed in the back, torso, head, and face, and despite receiving multiple wounds, his condition is stable. Caution: disturbing footage below. Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson (best known as Tory Lanez) is serving 10 years in prison for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Lanez opened fire on Megan after she mocked his musical talents during an argument, just as they were leaving a pool party hosted by Kylie Jenner at her Hollywood mansion. During the incident, Lanez told Megan to "dance" after he started shooting at the ground. It's reported that the female hip-hop star had to undergo surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot. The trial commenced in December 2022 after months of delays, with Megan stating, "I can't believe I have to come here and do this." Despite currently serving a 10-year prison sentence, Tory Lanez stood his ground during the trial and refused to apologize to Megan. Fellow stars, such as 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, took sides in the argument, sparking further drama and debate on social media.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tory Lanez moved to new prison after stabbing to ensure safety
Rapper Tory Lanez is reportedly on the road to recovery in a new prison facility after he was allegedly stabbed 14 times on the morning of May 12. The 32-year-old 'Sorry 4 What' artist has been transferred to California Men's Colony near San Luis Obispo, roughly three hours away from the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. He's been serving a 10-year sentence for a shooting incident involving fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. A rep for Lanez confirmed he was moved to 'ensure his safety' after the brutal prison yard attack, which resulted in both of his lungs collapsing. Attorney Crystal Morgan told TMZ her client 'is doing fine, considering the severity of his injuries.' However, he's supposedly unhappy with the prison swap, since he'd 'been building a personal community' at California Correctional Institution. Days before the alleged stabbing, the Canadian artist — real name Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson — posted a chummy photo posted up with fellow inmates on his verified Instagram account. Lanez has maintained his innocence despite a jury believing Megan Thee Stallion's retelling of the events that followed a party at Kylie Jenner's Hollywood Hills home in December 2022. He was accused of having fired five shots while yelling 'Dance, b—!' to the three-time Grammy winner, who sustained gunshot wounds to her feet. He was sentenced in August 2023. In another turn of events, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna — known for peddling MAGA-fueled conspiracy theories — entered the 'Free Tory Lanez' chat on Tuesday by publicly calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to pardon the Toronto-bred lyricist. 'His 10-year sentence was based on flawed evidence, political pressure, and prosecutorial bias. Justice must be blind — not driven by headlines,' the freshman Florida lawmaker tweeted along with an online petition. She later wrote that she spoke with Lanez from prison, offering an update to fans: 'Despite being stabbed multiple times, his spirit remains unbroken—and he's deeply grateful for the opportunity to prove his innocence.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Tells Tory Lanez ‘Come Home Soon' After Prison Stabbing
Drake wants fellow Canadian rapper Tory Lanez to 'come home soon' after he was stabbed multiple times in prison and hospitalized earlier this week. On his Instagram Story Friday (May 16), Drake wrote '@torylanez come home soon' while sharing a petition urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon the fellow Toronto MC, who's currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted on three felony counts tied to his shooting of Megan Thee Stallion during a heated dispute after a Hollywood Hills pool party in July 2020. More from Billboard Drake Calls for Tory Lanez's Freedom During Drizzmas Giveaway Stream: '[Free] Up T' Eminem Joins Jelly Roll Onstage as Special Guest at Detroit Concert Dave Navarro Claims There's 'No Chance' of Jane's Addiction Reunion TMZ reported Monday that Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson) had been stabbed in the prison yard of California Correctional Institution and rushed to a nearby hospital in Bakersfield, California, to treat his injuries. A statement shared on Lanez's Instagram Story the following day revealed that he had been '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. He is now breathing on his own,' the statement reads. '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 the continued prayers and support.' This isn't the first time Drake has shown support to Tory Lanez. In December, during his Drizzmas Giveaway stream with Adin Ross, Drake raised a shot glass to Lanez and declared, '3 up T, man. 3 up T. I know they don't want to hear me say that. 3 up T.' He used a similar plea 10 months earlier when he simply wrote '3 u' on his IG Story. The two previously feuded but squashed their beef in 2017 via an IG post. Drake brought Lanez out at his OVO Fest the same year to perform 'Controlla' from the former's 2016 album Views together. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Drake pushes for Tory Lanez to be pardoned after prison attack
Rapper Drake has shared a petition asking California's governor to pardon fellow Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, who was attacked last week in prison."Come home soon," Drake wrote on his Instagram story with a link to the petition. Lanez was stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate in a California prison last week, an attack that caused both of his lungs to collapse. He was rushed to a hospital and is expected to recover. Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting another musician, Megan Thee Stallion, in 2020. The prison attack happened around 07:20 local time (15:20 GMT) on 12 May, said Pedro Calderón Michel of the state's corrections department. Staff began first aid before Lanez, 32, was taken to a local medical facility for further treatment, he said.A post on Lanez's Instagram said he was stabbed in the back, torso, head and face and had to be temporarily placed on a breathing apparatus. He 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 post Lanez's trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion was divisive. Here's how it played outRapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attackConvicted killer named as suspect in prison stabbing of rapper Tory LanezThe prisoner suspected of the attack, Santino Casio, 41, is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and other violent offences, officials told the BBC. They said he has been placed in "restricted housing" pending an arrived at the Tehachapi institution in February 2004, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), and has received additional sentences for assaulting a fellow prisoner in 2008 and for possessing a deadly weapon in was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, as they were leaving a 2020 pool party at reality star Kylie Jenner's Hollywood case divided the hip-hop world, with rappers - including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea - appearing to take sides in the conflict and some asking the court for leniency at Lanez's song Circo Loco, a collaboration with 21 Savage, appeared to reference the case and imply that Megan lied about being shot. Megan, in turn, accused Drake of making jokes about assaulting a woman. The petition shared by Drake now has about 270,000 signatures calling on Gov Gavin Newsom to grant Lanez a "full pardon". The petition, created by the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety, also points to arguments questioning both evidence and witness accounts in the case. Newsom has not commented on the request. Lanez had seven US top 10 albums in the seven years before his conviction. He has teased the release of a new album from prison titled Peterson.
