Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was rushed to a hospital in Bakersfield, California, on Monday, May 12, 2025, after being bed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. The occurred around 7:20 a.m. in a housing unit during an altercation in the prison yard, as confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Lanez, 32, is serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 ing of rapper Megan Thee Stallion, convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and negligent discharge of a firearm.
According to a statement on Lanez’s verified Instagram account, he was bed 14 times, including 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, resulting in both lungs collapsing. He was temporarily placed on a breathing apparatus but is now breathing independently. “Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” the statement read. While some reports, including TMZ, initially described the injuries as non-life-threatening, the severity of the wounds necessitated immediate medical attention, with Lanez airlifted to Kern Medical Hospital due to his critical condition.
The CDCR reported that prison staff promptly responded, administered first aid, and called 911. The incident is under investigation by CCI’s Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, with the Office of the Inspector General notified. The motive for the remains unclear, though sources suggest it may be linked to Lanez’s high-profile status or personal disputes within the prison. Posts on X, such as those from @TMZ and @WORLDSTAR, reflect public shock and ongoing speculation, with some users like @RandomTheGuy_ noting support from streamer Adin Ross, who reportedly offered legal assistance.
Lanez’s incarceration has been marked by controversy, including a November 2024 restraining order filed by Megan Thee Stallion, who alleged he orchestrated online harassment from prison. The order, extended to 2030, cites prison call logs showing Lanez coordinating s on her credibility. The bing follows other incidents at CCI, which reported over 1,200 inmate-on-inmate assaults in 2024, highlighting broader issues of prison violence. Lanez’s attorney, Jose Baez, told TMZ that the rapper remains upbeat and is expected to recover, though no timeline for his return to the facility has been provided.
This incident underscores ongoing safety challenges in California’s prison system and adds to the tumultuous narrative surrounding Lanez, who continues to maintain his innocence in the Megan Thee Stallion case while planning a new album, Peterson, from behind bars.
What a crazy story! Do you think theres more to this Tory Lanez bing incident than meets the eye? Conspiracy theories, anyone?
Wow, crazy situation with Tory Lanez! Do you think he was targeted or just in the wrong place at the wrong time?
Wow, can you believe Tory Lanez got bed in prison? Wild stuff, hope hes okay. Stay safe out there, everyone.
Can we trust the safety of our prisons if even high-profile individuals like Tory Lanez are getting bed? Soing needs to ce.