Rapper Tory Lanez is hospitalized after being stabbed in a California prison
Tory Lanez, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was hospitalized after a stabbing incident in a California prison. The attack left him with 14 stab wounds, causing both lungs to collapse, though he is now in fair condition and breathing on his own. The alleged attacker, Santino Casio, has been placed in restricted housing as investigations are underway. Lanez's conviction followed a high-profile trial that highlighted issues of violence against Black women and saw intense public scrutiny. Despite being incarcerated, Lanez faces accusations of indirectly harassing Stallion, leading to an extension of a restraining order against him until 2030.
Context:
Tory Lanez, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was hospitalized after a stabbing incident in a California prison. The attack left him with 14 stab wounds, causing both lungs to collapse, though he is now in fair condition and breathing on his own. The alleged attacker, Santino Casio, has been placed in restricted housing as investigations are underway. Lanez's conviction followed a high-profile trial that highlighted issues of violence against Black women and saw intense public scrutiny. Despite being incarcerated, Lanez faces accusations of indirectly harassing Stallion, leading to an extension of a restraining order against him until 2030.
Dive Deeper:
Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in a California prison, resulting in collapsed lungs but is now stable and breathing independently. The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. and the alleged attacker, Santino Casio, is under investigation.
Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for the July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, which led to his conviction on multiple felony charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
The case against Lanez was contentious, involving public disputes between him and Stallion, and led to broader discussions on the treatment of Black women in the music industry and the justice system.
Megan Thee Stallion testified that the shooting and subsequent backlash severely impacted her mental health and career, expressing profound distress over the entire ordeal.
Lanez has been accused of using third parties to harass Stallion from prison, prompting an extension of a restraining order to protect her until 2030, despite his attorney's claims of no direct contact.
The trial and subsequent events polarized the hip-hop community, with varying narratives and accusations from both parties, fueling debates and media coverage.
Investigations into the prison stabbing are ongoing, with both the prison's investigative unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office involved, as further details about the attack remain limited.