Contrary To Recent Reports, Tory Lanez Prefers To Be Among Other Inmates While Prison

After being found guilty of shooting fellow recording artist Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez is reportedly “scared for his life and safety” due to his celebrity status, but that claim is disputed.

According to the New York Post‘s “Page Six,” the Canadian artist was recently transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, after being sentenced to 10 years in prison earlier this year.

A source told the Post, “Tory is scared for his life and safety in prison. He feels like he is an instant and direct target because of his celebrity status.”

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According to TMZ, one of his attorneys claimed that the artist was in isolation presently but would prefer to be among the general population. However, Ceasar McDowell said his client is not afraid of being around the inmates and doesn’t want to get the special treatment most celebrity prisoners receive. McDowell explained that Lanez feels he can handle himself in that environment.

Lanez’ attorney also stated that people have briefed the artist about what can and does happen in prison, and Lanez feels he can fit in and handle what comes along with it. McDowell also acknowledged more access to programs and resources, which Lanez wants to take advantage of while serving his time.

Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was convicted in December 2022 for shooting Texas-born rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot on July 22, 2020, after a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in California. A jury found Lanez guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.