Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident in California Prison – Rapper Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was hospitalized on Monday morning following a violent stabbing incident at the California Correctional Institute in Tehachapi, where he is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. Lanez was attacked by another inmate with a self-made shank while in the prison yard, according to a statement by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. and was promptly responded to by prison staff, who administered emergency medical aid and activated 911. Lanez was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition. The seriousness of the injuries was highlighted in a statement from an Instagram account attributed to Lanez, which claimed the rapper was stabbed 14 times — including seven wounds to the back, two to the back of his head, and one to the face. The post also stated that Lanez suffered a collapsed lung but is currently breathing on his own and is “in good spirits” and grateful to be recovering.
The motive behind the stabbing remains unknown. Both the California Correctional Institute and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident. Additionally, the Office of the Inspector General has been notified, suggesting the matter is being treated with significant concern.
Lanez, a 32-year-old Canadian musician, was sentenced to a decade in prison in August 2023 following his conviction for the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete. He was found guilty in December 2022 on three felony counts: assault with a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and negligent discharge of a gun. The incident, which left Pete with injuries to both feet, was a high-profile case that garnered widespread attention in both the music industry and public discourse.
Even behind bars, Lanez has remained entangled in legal issues involving Megan Thee Stallion. In December 2024, Pete filed a restraining order alleging that Lanez continued to orchestrate online harassment campaigns against her through affiliated bloggers and trolls. In response, a Los Angeles judge extended the restraining order in January 2025, barring Lanez from contacting Pete directly or indirectly until 2030.
The stabbing incident raises questions about inmate safety and prison security, especially for high-profile individuals like Lanez. While officials have not released the name or background of the attacker, the violent nature of the assault has sparked concern among fans and advocates regarding the rapper’s well-being and conditions in state prison facilities.
As investigations continue, supporters and critics alike await further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack and its implications for Lanez’s future behind bars. Legal representatives for Peterson have not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
