Major Controversies Surrounding Tory Lanez: A Detailed Timeline

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

Daystar Peterson (Tory Lanez) is a Canadian rapper and singer, known for blending R&B and hip-hop. Discovered by Sean Kingston, he gained initial recognition in 2013 with his mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story. In 2015, Lanez signed with Mad Love Records/Interscope Records. He is known for the controversy and legal issues surrounding the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

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

On March 26, 2016, during a concert in Midland, Texas, violent scuffles between security forces and concertgoers occurred. Tory Lanez incited a riot, which forced police to shut down the show and resulted in multiple arrests. The venue and concert promoters considered legal actions against Lanez.

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

On July 12, 2020, Tory Lanez was arrested in Hollywood Hills and charged with carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle after leaving a house party. Megan Thee Stallion, who was also in the car, was reported to have had a foot wound.

August 2020: Megan Thee Stallion states Lanez shot her

In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion stated on Instagram Live that Tory Lanez shot her during the July 12th incident. She also voiced her opinions against his publicity team, accusing them of lying.

September 29, 2020: Lanez claims news sites launched smear campaign against him

On September 29, 2020, Tory Lanez claimed on Instagram that news sites had launched a smear campaign against him.

October 13, 2020: Megan addresses shooting in The New York Times op-ed

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

October 2020: Lanez charged with felony counts

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, related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. A protective order was issued against him, and he was ordered to surrender any guns he owned.

April 2022: Lanez arrested for violating protection order

In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protection order relating to the case and was released shortly after on an increased bond of $350,000.

December 23, 2022: Lanez convicted on three felony charges

On December 23, 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted in a jury trial on three felony charges in respect 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. He was taken to jail immediately following the conviction.

2022: August Alsina claims Lanez punched him

In 2022, August Alsina claimed that Tory Lanez punched him backstage at Rip Micheals's "Fall Back in Love Comedy & Music Jam tour" in Chicago on September 17, leaving him with numerous injuries. Lanez denied the accusations.

October 25, 2024: California appeals court considers Lanez's petition

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."