Tory Lanez Stabbed in Prison, Parole in 2029

Rapper Tory Lanez, serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed by another inmate during morning yard time at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on May 12, 2025. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in Bakersfield. Authorities, including prison officials and the Kern County District Attorney's Office, are investigating and have not disclosed the motive or assailant's identity. Lanez remains involved in legal disputes with Megan Thee Stallion, who recently obtained a restraining order against him, citing ongoing harassment from prison. The incident has renewed concerns about inmate safety in California prisons. Lanez is eligible for parole in 2029.