Major Controversies Surrounding Tory Lanez: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Tory Lanez.

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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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.

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 25, 2020: Surprise Release of Daystar

On September 25, 2020, Tory Lanez surprise-released his fifth album, Daystar, defending himself against claims that he shot Megan Thee Stallion.

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.

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.