Tory Lanez Stabbed in Prison: Rapper Hospitalized After Altercation

Rapper Tory Lanez was rushed to a hospital after being stabbed by another inmate at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on Monday morning. The incident occurred while Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was in the prison yard. Officials have confirmed he is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Details of the Prison Stabbing Incident

According to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the attack occurred at approximately 7:20 AM on Monday, May 12, in one of the housing units at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.

Prison officials responded immediately to the scene, providing first aid to Lanez before calling emergency services. The rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was then transported by ambulance to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield for further treatment.

California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi where the stabbing incident took place.

A representative from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to multiple news outlets that Lanez was attacked by another inmate, though the identity of the attacker has not been disclosed. The prison spokesperson stated that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Official Statement and Current Status

Multiple sources have confirmed that Lanez’s injuries are not life-threatening. As of Monday afternoon, he is reported to be in stable condition at the Bakersfield hospital where he is receiving treatment.

The Bakersfield medical facility where Lanez was transported following the prison stabbing.

Background on Tory Lanez’s Imprisonment

Tory Lanez, 32, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted in December 2022 for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. The incident occurred during a confrontation in the Hollywood Hills.

Tory Lanez during his court appearance for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.

Lanez was found guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. He was sentenced in August 2023 and has been serving his time at the California Correctional Institution.

In January 2025, Megan Thee Stallion was granted a five-year restraining order against Lanez, valid through January 9, 2030. The restraining order was issued after Megan claimed Lanez had been harassing her from prison through third parties.

Megan Thee Stallion has maintained that Lanez shot her in the foot during a 2020 altercation.

Just last week, Lanez posted a photo of himself from prison, appearing physically fit and announcing that his next album would be released soon. It remains unclear whether the stabbing incident is related to any ongoing conflicts or is an isolated event.

Recent Developments and Legal Battles

Prior to this stabbing incident, Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion were still engaged in legal proceedings. In December 2024, Megan filed a restraining order against Lanez, alleging that he was using third parties to harass her while serving his sentence.

Los Angeles Superior Court where Lanez’s case was heard and where he was convicted in December 2022.

Court documents stated that the restraining order was based on “unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or stalking.” In response, Lanez accused Megan of “weaponizing the justice system” in his own complaint.

The rapper has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings and has filed appeals against his conviction. His legal team has not yet released a statement regarding the prison stabbing incident.