Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, was stabbed 14 times by a fellow prison inmate at the California Correctional Institution, about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles
Rapper Tory Lanez is recovering from being stabbed 14 times in jail, prison officials have confirmed.
The musician is now in “a fair condition” at the California Correctional Institution, where he was attacked by a fellow inmate on Monday evening. The jail said Lanez, 32, has now been moved from hospital to restricted housing pending the investigation into the horror.
Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, underwent treatment in hospital, although the nature of this has not been disclosed. It was said the rapper, born in Brampton, Canada, was stabbed 14 times – including seven wounds to his back and four to his torso – and then reportedly suffered a collapsed lung.
But now a prison official told the Mirror: “On May 12, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Daystar Peterson (BW0168) was allegedly attacked by an incarcerated person Santino Casio (V23575), at a housing unit in the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid.
“Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment and is in fair condition. Casio has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation by the CCI Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. The Office of the Inspector General has been notified.”
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Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion, 30. It is not yet known what the motivation was behind the stabbing.
Lanez took to social media last week. He showed himself looking buff and teased he would be releasing a new album soon. In December 2024, Megan filed for a restraining order asking courts to keep Lanez from perpetuating alleged “psychological warfare” against her. His legal team pushed back at the allegations. Yet, in January Megan was granted a five-year restraining order by the judge.
Details of this week’s attack were posted on the singer’s Instagram page. The lengthy post, though, ended with optimism. It said: “Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support,” and was accompanied by emojis, representing prayer hands and an umbrella.
And Lanez’s community showed up in the comments section to offer their support. Reactions included heartfelt messages like: “God is great! ! ! Praying for you bro.”
The California Correctional Institution, which is about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles, is home to more than 2,000 inmates, including serial killers and sex offenders. It houses Gerald Parker, a serial killer who raped and murdered five women in California in less than one year.