Is Tory Lanez still in prison and what is his possible release date?

Rapper Tory Lanez, who was sent to prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, is currently in prison with a possible release date of 2029.. Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of three felonies. Lanez’s encounter with Megan Thee Stallion took place in July 2020. That ended with his conviction more than two years later, in December 2022, and Lanez’s imprisonment the following year.

The limited series Megan Thee Stallion vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots brought back the shooting incident between the two. The two-part series premiered in September 2023 and follows Stallion and Lanez’s story on the case. It’s now available on Max.

Where is Tory Lanez now and is his release date known?

Tory Lanez is serving a prison sentence at the California Correctional Institution. While the rapper is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot, his wife Raina Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024. People magazine reported that the news of the couple’s separation came more than a year after their wedding. The former couple’s separation date is June 1. They have a son.

In addition, Although prison records do not list a release date for Tory Lanez, he will be eligible for parole in June 2029.NBC News reported that the shooting between Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion occurred in 2020. Lanez shot Stallion, wounding her in the foot, after the couple attended a party at Kylie Jenner’s home in Los Angeles on July 12.

According to People magazine, the duo argued after leaving Jenner’s pool party, and the argument escalated. Prosecutors said in court that they got out of their car and walked onto a sidewalk in the Hollywood Hills. Stallion heard Lanez yelling, “Dance, b***h!” as she tried to leave, but the latter shot her in the feet with a 9mm handgun. The bullets hit her five times.

Entertainment Tonight stated that the rapper released his album Daystar a few months later. In the first track on the album, he denied Stallion’s accusations, claiming that the latter tried to frame him. In October, Lanez faced official charges, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Tory Lanez’s trial began in December 2022 and ended with a guilty verdict and a lengthy prison sentence. A jury found him guilty of multiple felonies. Those charges included assault with a semiautomatic weapon, possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

According to ABC News, Megan Thee Stallion released a statement during Tory Lanez’s trial. Stallion claimed that Lanez should “face the full consequences of his heinous actions and face justice.” She also added that the rapper “not only shot me, but mocked my trauma.”

The “Savage” singer added, “He (Tory Lanez) also tried to portray himself as a victim and decided to destroy my character and my soul.” She accused Lanez of lying to anyone who “listened and paid bloggers to spread false information about the case on social media. He released music videos and songs to destroy my character and continue his crusade.”

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón also stated that the case underscores that “our society needs to treat women better.” Following Tory Lanez’s sentencing in August 2023, Gascón praised Megan Thee Stallion “for her incredible courage and vulnerability.” Gascón revealed that the singer “underwent months of probing investigations and court appearances during which she had to relive her trauma, as well as the subsequent public scrutiny.”

Megan Thee Stallion vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots is now available to watch on Max.