Challenges in the Life of Tory Lanez in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Tory Lanez. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian rapper and singer recognized for blending R&B and hip-hop. Discovered by Sean Kingston, he gained initial recognition with his 2013 mixtape, Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story. In 2015, he signed with Mad Love Records/Interscope Records. Besides his music career, Lanez is known for being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2006: Moved to Jamaica, Queens, New York

In 2006, Tory Lanez was sent to live with his cousins in Jamaica, Queens, New York, due to behavior issues. He was later forced to move to Toronto with his grandmother and eventually fend for himself at age 15.

2010: YouTube video suggests Lanez is Drake's brother

In 2010, a video was posted on YouTube suggesting that Tory Lanez was Canadian rapper Drake's younger brother, sparking a series of responses and challenges between the two artists.

2015: Lanez mocks Drake in radio freestyle

In 2015, Tory Lanez mocked Drake during a radio freestyle and expressed his dislike of "the 6," a nickname for Toronto popularized by Drake, escalating their ongoing tension.

March 26, 2016: Riot at Lanez concert in Midland, Texas

On March 26, 2016, a concert by Tory Lanez in Midland, Texas, was shut down due to a riot incited by Lanez telling the crowd to "fuck shit up" after scuffles between security and concertgoers. Multiple arrests were made.

2016: Drake and Lanez exchange disses

Throughout 2016, Drake and Tory Lanez exchanged diss tracks, with Lanez insulting Drake in songs like "Drive You Crazy" and Drake dissing Lanez in "Summer Sixteen", marking a peak in their ongoing feud.

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November 2018: Lanez claims to be better than Joyner Lucas

In November 2018, Tory Lanez claimed during an Instagram Live session that he was a better rapper than Joyner Lucas, which led to a rap battle and diss records between the two.

2019: Complaints About Interscope Records

In 2019, Tory Lanez began publicly complaining about his major label, Interscope Records.

July 12, 2020: Lanez arrested, Megan Thee Stallion injured

On July 12, 2020, Tory Lanez was arrested in Hollywood Hills for carrying a concealed weapon. Megan Thee Stallion, who was also in the car, sustained a foot wound initially attributed to glass, setting off a series of events.

August 2020: Megan Thee Stallion accuses Lanez of shooting her

In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion stated on Instagram Live that Tory Lanez shot her during the July 12th incident, and accused his team of spreading lies about the situation.

September 29, 2020: Lanez claims smear campaign against him

On September 29, 2020, Tory Lanez claimed on Instagram that news sites had launched a smear campaign against him in relation to the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion.

October 13, 2020: Megan addresses shooting in NYT op-ed

On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion addressed the shooting in an op-ed for The New York Times, highlighting the disrespect and disregard faced by Black women, and describing herself as a victim of violence.

October 2020: Lanez charged with felony assault

In October 2020, Tory Lanez was officially charged with felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle in relation to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

2020: Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

In 2020, Tory Lanez was involved in a shooting incident with Megan Thee Stallion.

April 2022: Lanez arrested for violating protection order

In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protection order related to the Megan Thee Stallion case, and was subsequently released on an increased bond of $350,000.

December 23, 2022: Lanez convicted in shooting case

On December 23, 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted on three felony charges related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion: assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm.

2022: August Alsina accuses Lanez of assault

In 2022, August Alsina claimed that Tory Lanez punched him backstage at a concert in Chicago on September 17th, resulting in injuries that Alsina documented on his Instagram account. Lanez denied the accusations.

2022: Conviction of Three Felonies

In 2022, Tory Lanez faced conviction on three felonies related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

August 8, 2023: Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison

On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

2023: Sentencing in Shooting Case

In 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his conviction for felonies related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

June 2024: Raina Chassagne files for divorce

In June 2024, Tory Lanez's wife, Raina Chassagne, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting custody of their son.

October 25, 2024: California appeals court acknowledges petition from Lanez's team

On October 25, 2024, a California appeals court issued a procedural order acknowledging that it had received a new petition from Tory Lanez’s legal team and would consider it alongside his other appeals.