Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tory Lanez. From birth to education, explore key events.
Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He gained initial recognition with his mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story in 2013. In 2015, he signed with Mad Love Records/Interscope Records. He is known for songs such as 'Say It', 'LUV', and 'Broke Leg'.
On July 27, 1992, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, was born. He is a Canadian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
In 2006, Tory Lanez was sent to live with his cousins in Jamaica, Queens, New York, due to behavior issues.
On March 26, 2016, a concert by Tory Lanez in Midland, Texas, devolved into a riot after he incited the crowd to "fuck shit up." Multiple arrests were made, and legal actions were considered against Lanez.
On July 12, 2020, Tory Lanez was arrested in Hollywood Hills for carrying a concealed weapon. Megan Thee Stallion was also present and sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion publicly stated on Instagram Live that Tory Lanez shot her during the July 12 incident, criticizing his publicist for spreading false information.
On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion published an op-ed in The New York Times, addressing the shooting and the disrespect and disregard faced by Black women.
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.
In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protection order relating to the case involving Megan Thee Stallion, and was subsequently released on an increased bond of $350,000.
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.
On June 25, 2023, Tory Lanez married Raina Chassagne.
In June 2024, Raina Chassagne filed for divorce from Tory Lanez, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking custody of their son.
In August 2024, Tory Lanez revealed in a phone call with Adin Ross that he had graduated from high school and enrolled himself into college.
On October 25, 2024, a California appeals court acknowledged receipt of a new petition from Tory Lanez’s legal team regarding his case and would consider it alongside his other appeals.