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Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times in Prison, Survives with Collapsed Lungs

The rapper, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, is hospitalized in stable condition as investigations into the attack begin.

Tory Lanez at his trial in 2022 in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • Tory Lanez, 32, was stabbed 14 times, including injuries to his back, torso, head, and face, during a prison yard attack at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.
  • Both of Lanez's lungs collapsed, and he was initially placed on a breathing apparatus but is now breathing on his own and in stable condition.
  • The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed staff provided immediate medical aid before Lanez was transported to a Bakersfield hospital.
  • An investigation into the motive and circumstances of the attack is underway, led by the prison's Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.
  • Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence following his 2022 conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, with a restraining order against him extended until 2030.