History of Tory Lanez in Timeline
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.
July 27, 1992: Tory Lanez's Birth
On July 27, 1992, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, was born. He is a Canadian singer and rapper known for blending R&B and hip-hop.
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.
2009: Release of Debut Mixtape
In 2009, Tory Lanez released his debut mixtape T.L 2 T.O.
February 2010: Contacted by Sean Kingston
In February 2010, Sean Kingston contacted Tory Lanez after seeing a video of him freestyling. Kingston invited Lanez to perform on tour with Justin Bieber.
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.
2011: Signed with Time is Money Entertainment
In 2011, Tory Lanez signed a record deal with Sean Kingston's Time is Money Entertainment and released a trio of mixtapes before leaving to become an independent artist.
2012: Release of Sincerely Tory
In 2012, Tory Lanez released the mixtape Sincerely Tory.
2013: Release of Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story
In 2013, Tory Lanez released the mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story.
April 2014: Release of Public Swave Announcement Episodes
In April 2014, Tory Lanez released two episodes of "Public Swave Announcement", behind the scenes of the "These Things Happen Tour" with G-Eazy and Rockie Fresh.
June 2, 2014: Release of Teyana
On June 2, 2014, Tory Lanez released the song "Teyana" as a tribute to singer Teyana Taylor, who responded with the track "Dreams of Fuckin' an R&B Bitch".
June 6, 2014: Release of The Godfather
On June 6, 2014, Tory Lanez released the song "The Godfather", announcing the start of his Fargo Fridays series where he would release songs, albums, or videos on Fridays.
August 14, 2014: Release of The Mission and Tour Announcement
On August 14, 2014, Tory Lanez released the song "The Mission" to celebrate his tour announcement.
September 29, 2014: Postponement of Lost Cause Mixtape Release
The mixtape Lost Cause was originally scheduled to be released on September 29, 2014, but was pushed back to October 1.
2014: Foundation of One Umbrella
In 2014, Tory Lanez founded One Umbrella, a Canadian record label and management company.
February 27, 2015: Announcement of Collaboration EP with WeDidIt Records
On February 27, 2015, Tory Lanez revealed that he would release a collaboration EP with the WeDidIt Records producers on April 6.
April 3, 2015: Release of In For It
On April 3, 2015, Tory Lanez released the single "In For It" for his upcoming EP.
May 8, 2015: Release of Ric Flair
On May 8, 2015, Tory Lanez released another song, titled "Ric Flair" featuring Rory Trustory.
May 22, 2015: Release of Acting Like
On May 22, 2015, Tory Lanez released the second single for the EP, titled "Acting Like".
June 19, 2015: Announcement of Cruel Intentions EP
On June 19, 2015, Tory Lanez announced that the EP would be called, Cruel Intentions and released on June 26, 2015.
June 26, 2015: Release of Karrueche
On June 26, 2015, Tory Lanez released the single "Karrueche".
July 15, 2015: Release of Say It and Signing with Mad Love Records
On July 15, 2015, Tory Lanez released the first single off his debut album, titled "Say It", and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also signed to Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records and Interscope Records.
September 18, 2015: Release of Blow
On September 18, 2015, Tory Lanez released the single, "BLOW", which wasn't part of the debut album.
December 25, 2015: Release of Chixtape III and The New Toronto
On December 25, 2015, Tory Lanez released the two mixtapes, Chixtape III and The New Toronto.
2015: Recording of Lost Tapes tracks
From July 2024, tracks recorded as far back as 2015 began to release under the Lost Tapes monikers.
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.
January 18, 2016: Release of LA Confidential
On January 18, 2016, Tory Lanez's "LA Confidential" was released as the second single for the album.
January 28, 2016: Guest Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On January 28, 2016, Tory Lanez made a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing "Say It" with Brownstone.
March 4, 2016: Release of Tim Duncan
On March 4, 2016, Tory Lanez released the song, "Tim Duncan" as a part of his Fargo Fridays series.
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.
April 1, 2016: Announcement of The Level Up Tour
On April 1, 2016, ASAP Ferg and Tory Lanez announced "The Level Up Tour".
April 5, 2016: Performance at Summer Jam and Pemberton Music Festival
On April 5, 2016, it was revealed that Tory Lanez would perform at Summer Jam and Pemberton Music Festival in the summer of 2016.
April 8, 2016: Collaboration on Line Up the Flex
On April 8, 2016, Tory Lanez and ASAP Ferg collaborated on the song, "Line Up the Flex" to promote their "Level Up" tour.
May 6, 2016: Release of For Real and Unforgetful
On May 6, 2016, Tory Lanez released two songs, "For Real" and "Unforgetful" as a part of the Fargo Friday series.
July 29, 2016: Release of Luv and Album Title Reveal
On July 29, 2016, Tory Lanez released the official second single "Luv" on iTunes and revealed that his album title would be I Told You.
August 19, 2016: Release of I Told You
On August 19, 2016, Tory Lanez released his album I Told You.
2016: Release of Debut Album I Told You
In 2016, Tory Lanez released his debut studio album, I Told You, which explored alternative R&B and achieved commercial success.
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.
May 19, 2017: Lanez and Drake end beef
On May 19, 2017, Tory Lanez and Drake ended their ongoing beef, posting pictures of each other on Instagram, signifying a truce.
March 2, 2018: Release of Memories Don't Die
On March 2, 2018, Tory Lanez released his second studio album Memories Don't Die.
October 26, 2018: Release of Love Me Now?
On October 26, 2018, Tory Lanez released an album titled Love Me Now?
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.
2018: First Signee to One Umbrella
In 2018, Mansa became the first artist signed to Tory Lanez's record label, One Umbrella.
2018: Releases of "Memories Don't Die" and "Love Me Now?"
In 2018, Tory Lanez released his second and third albums, Memories Don't Die and Love Me Now?, which delved further into hip-hop and achieved commercial success.
November 15, 2019: Release of Chixtape 5
On November 15, 2019, Tory Lanez released an album titled Chixtape 5.
2019: Complaints About Interscope Records
In 2019, Tory Lanez began publicly complaining about his major label, Interscope Records.
2019: Release of Chixtape 5
In 2019, Tory Lanez released his fourth album Chixtape 5, which peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200.
February 2020: Departure from Interscope Records
In February 2020, Tory Lanez announced his departure from Interscope Records.
March 20, 2020: Collaboration with Buju Banton
On March 20, 2020, Tory Lanez teamed up with Jamaican dancehall artist Buju Banton for a remix of "Trust".
April 10, 2020: Release of The New Toronto 3
On April 10, 2020, Tory Lanez released a hip-hop mixtape titled The New Toronto 3, marking his final release with Interscope Records.
May 14, 2020: Release of Temperature Rising
On May 14, 2020, Tory Lanez released the single "Temperature Rising" via his own One Umbrella imprint, marking his first release as an independent artist.
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.
December 22, 2020: Release of Loner
On December 22, 2020, Tory Lanez released the hip-hop commercial mixtape Loner.
2020: Recording of Prison Tapes tracks
From July 2024, tracks recorded as far back as 2020 began to release under the Prison Tapes monikers.
2020: Release of Daystar
In 2020, Tory Lanez released his fifth album, Daystar, which peaked at number ten.
2020: First Independent Release
In 2020, Tory Lanez released his first single as an independent artist, emphasizing his ownership of masters, publishing, and royalties.
2020: Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
In 2020, Tory Lanez was involved in a shooting incident with Megan Thee Stallion.
March 5, 2021: Release of Playboy
On March 5, 2021, Tory Lanez released the R&B commercial mixtape Playboy.
December 10, 2021: Release of Alone at Prom
On December 10, 2021, Tory Lanez released his sixth studio album Alone at Prom, an 80's inspired synth-pop project.
2021: Release of Alone at Prom
In 2021, Tory Lanez released his 1980s-inspired sixth album, Alone at Prom.
2021: Album Alone at Prom released
Tory Lanez's track "The Color Violet", contained in the Alone at Prom album, experienced a boost in popularity thanks to TikTok in 2021.
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.
2022: Release of Sorry 4 What
In 2022, Tory Lanez released his seventh album, Sorry 4 What, before his incarceration.
June 25, 2023: Lanez marries Raina Chassagne
On June 25, 2023, Tory Lanez married Raina Chassagne.
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.
2023: Release of Alone at Prom Deluxe Edition
In 2023, while incarcerated, Tory Lanez released the deluxe edition of his 2021 album Alone at Prom, featuring 10 additional tracks.
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.
July 2024: Release of Lost Tapes and Prison Tapes
Beginning in July 2024, tracks began to release under the Lost Tapes and Prison Tapes monikers, consisting of tracks recorded from 2015 to 2020 and tracks recorded from within prison, respectively.
August 2024: Lanez reveals college enrollment
In August 2024, Tory Lanez revealed in a phone call with Adin Ross that he had graduated from high school and enrolled in college.
August 2024: Release of Twitch Tapes
Towards the end of August 2024, tracks began to release under the Twitch Tapes moniker, consisting of songs recorded live on streaming platform Twitch.
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.
March 7, 2025: Release of Peterson Album
On March 7, 2025, Tory Lanez released a 20-track album called Peterson, recorded in prison.
May 12, 2025: Lanez attacked in prison
On May 12, 2025, Tory Lanez was attacked at a housing unit at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi and sustained 14 stab wounds.
May 22, 2025: Lanez transferred to new prison for safety
On May 22, 2025, Tory Lanez was transferred to the California Men's Colony for safety reasons following a stabbing incident.
2025: Release of Peterson
In 2025, Tory Lanez released his eighth album, Peterson, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 25.
January 28, 2026: Release of Slutty Bass EP
On January 28, 2026, Tory Lanez released an extended play called Slutty Bass from prison, which he expressed as being a "new genre" mixing miami bass with alternative R&B.
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