Credited from: SFGATE
Tory Lanez, legally known as Daystar Peterson, was hospitalized following a stabbing incident at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The assault took place around 7:20 a.m. local time, as Lanez was attacked in a housing unit within the prison, according to authorities. He was quickly provided medical aid and transported to an outside facility for further treatment, as reported by ABC News and CBS News.
Lanez was reportedly stabbed 14 times, suffering multiple wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. The injuries included both of his lungs collapsing, necessitating a temporary placement on a breathing apparatus, as detailed in his official Instagram account. Despite his injuries, he remains in fair condition, showing gratitude and a positive spirit during recovery, according to Newsweek and SFGate.
The attack was allegedly carried out by Santino Casio, a convicted murderer who has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation. Lanez's stabbing has sparked concerns about safety in the prison system, further complicated by ongoing tensions from his high-profile case against Megan Thee Stallion, who accused him of harassment from behind bars. Investigations have been launched by the prison's investigative services unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office into both the attack and ongoing claims of harassment, as stated by BBC and NPR.
Lanez's conviction in December 2022 involved charges including assault with a semi-automatic firearm and negligent discharge of a firearm after he shot Megan Thee Stallion in the feet following a dispute at a party. This case has not only heightened tensions in their personal relationship but has also stirred discussions around issues of victimization and public perception within the hip-hop community, highlighted in coverage by BBC and Newsweek.