Rapper Tory Lanez, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed in prison and rushed to a hospital Monday, officials said.
The 32-year-old Canadian artist, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was stabbed 14 times and both his lungs collapsed, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account.
"He is now breathing on his own," the statement said Monday evening. "Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through."
He was attacked by another inmate around 7:20 a.m. in the prison yard of California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment, the statement said.
Staff immediately responded to the incident and provided medical attention, it said. An investigation has been launched by CCI and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.
Officials did not detail Lanez’ injuries, and the corrections department would not confirm the injuries in the statement on Lanez's Instagram account.
The Instagram statement said he suffered seven wounds to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head and one to the left side of his face.
Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot after a party at the Hollywood Hills home of reality star Kylie Jenner on July 12, 2020.
He had pleaded not guilty, but was convicted in a jury trial in December 2022 on three felony counts: assault with a semi-automatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
In the high-profile case, prosecutors said Lanez subjected Megan, whose legal name is Megan Pete, to two and a half years of intimidation and harassment following the shooting.
Lanez on Monday was thankful for prayers and support after the stabbing, the statement on his Instagram account said.
