Tory Lanez Stabbed in California Prison: Rapper Hospitalized Amid Investigation

Tory Lanez Attacked and Hospitalized at California Correctional Institution

The morning of May 12, 2025, brought chaos to California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi when rapper Tory Lanez—whose real name is Daystar Peterson—was stabbed by another inmate. The incident happened just after sunrise, at around 7:20 a.m., right on the prison yard where inmates typically walk or exercise. The attacker wielded a handmade shank, catching the prison staff off guard. Their response was immediate: officers and medical personnel rushed to stop the bleeding and kept Peterson stable until an ambulance could get him to the nearest hospital in Bakersfield. Staff haven’t given any specifics about the injuries, but officials stressed that Peterson’s condition isn't life-threatening.

Lanez is one of the most recognizable faces in modern hip hop, but behind bars, even fame doesn’t offer much protection. He’s currently just two years into a 10-year prison sentence tied to the headline-grabbing 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Pete). That case made international news, especially after a Los Angeles jury found Lanez guilty of assault with a firearm and related charges. Prosecutors painted a picture of a violent encounter; court documents showed Lanez fired bullets at Pete’s feet during a heated argument.

His legal situation remains messy. Crystal Morgan, leading his defense team, hasn't given up on overturning the conviction. So far, their push for a new trial hasn't worked—the court said no back in September 2023—but appeals are still active. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion maintains her distance, helped by a long-standing court order barring Lanez from any contact until at least 2030, after repeated claims of harassment attempts from his side.

Unanswered Questions About Prison Violence and Investigation

Things inside the prison are tense. The prison’s Investigative Services Unit, along with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, have launched a full probe into the stabbing. Why was Lanez targeted? Was it personal, or just another flare-up of prison rivalries? Staff aren’t saying much, keeping details close while they interview inmates and search for the homemade weapon used. Stories about prison attacks always spark rumors, but so far, nobody has pointed out a clear motive behind the assault.

This isn’t the first time high-profile inmates have faced violent attacks — California’s prison system is no stranger to inmates settling scores behind bars, regardless of the outside world’s headlines. Lanez, despite his celebrity, follows a strict regimen and remains isolated from Megan Thee Stallion under court orders. Security has supposedly been tightened around him following the incident, according to a source familiar with prison operations.

Lanez’s fans have flooded social media with concern, but prison authorities are only focused on their investigation—making sure that the attacker is held accountable and that no further violence follows. For now, Lanez is recovering in the hospital, under watch, his legal drama overlapping with the kind of real-world danger that comes with life behind the wall.