Tory Lanez, a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, rose to fame after being discovered by Sean Kingston. His mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story," released in 2013, garnered initial recognition. In 2015, he signed with Mad Love Records, an imprint of Interscope Records, under the guidance of Benny Blanco.
July 27, 1992: Birth of Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, was born on July 27, 1992.
2006: Move to New York and Toronto
In 2006, Tory Lanez was sent to live with his cousin in Jamaica, Queens, New York due to behavioral issues. He was later forced to move to Toronto to live with his grandmother. He left her care at the age of 15.
2009: Release of Debut Mixtape and Music Video Direction
Tory Lanez released his debut mixtape, "T.L 2 T.O.", in 2009. He also began directing his music videos and posting them on YouTube.
February 2010: Meeting Sean Kingston and Performing on Tour
Sean Kingston contacted Tory Lanez in February 2010 after seeing a video of him freestyling. This led to Lanez performing on tour with Kingston and Justin Bieber.
2010: Freestyle Video with Drake Mention
In 2010, a video was posted on YouTube featuring Tory Lanez freestyling with a title suggesting he was Drake's younger brother. Lanez responded with another video clarifying he was not related to Drake and challenged him to listen to his second mixtape, Playing for Keeps.
2011: Signing with Time is Money Entertainment and Mixtape Releases
Tory Lanez signed a record deal with Sean Kingston's Time is Money Entertainment in 2011. He released three mixtapes under the label: "Mr. Peterson", "Chixtape", and "Swavey". He later left the label to become an independent artist.
2012: Release of Mixtape "Sincerely Tory"
Tory Lanez released the mixtape "Sincerely Tory" in 2012.
August 2013: Release of "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story"
Tory Lanez gained recognition for his mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story", released in August 2013.
2013: Release of Mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story"
Tory Lanez released the mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story" in 2013.
April 2014: Release of "Public Swave Announcement" Episodes
Tory Lanez released two episodes of "Public Swave Announcement" in April 2014, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the "These Things Happen Tour" with G-Eazy and Rockie Fresh.
June 2, 2014: Release of "Teyana"
Tory Lanez released the song "Teyana" on June 2, 2014, as a tribute to singer Teyana Taylor.
June 6, 2014: Release of "The Godfather" and Start of "Fargo Fridays"
On June 6, 2014, Tory Lanez released "The Godfather", a song that marked the start of his "Fargo Fridays" series. This series involved releasing songs, albums, or videos exclusively on Fridays on HotNewHipHop.
August 14, 2014: Announcement of "Lost Cause Tour"
Tory Lanez announced his first headlining tour, the "Lost Cause Tour", on August 14, 2014, in conjunction with his mixtape "Lost Cause".
September 29, 2014: Postponement of "Lost Cause" Mixtape Release
The release of Tory Lanez's mixtape "Lost Cause" was initially scheduled for September 29, 2014, but was postponed to October 1.
2014: One Umbrella Founded
Tory Lanez founded the Canadian record label and management company One Umbrella in 2014.
February 27, 2015: Announcement of Collaboration EP
On February 27, 2015, Tory Lanez announced the upcoming release of a collaborative EP with WeDidIt Records producers.
April 3, 2015: Release of Single "In For It"
Tory Lanez released the single "In For It" on April 3, 2015, in anticipation of his upcoming EP.
May 8, 2015: Release of Single "Ric Flair"
Tory Lanez released the single "Ric Flair", featuring Rory Trustory, on May 8, 2015.
May 22, 2015: Release of Single "Acting Like"
Tory Lanez released "Acting Like", the second single from his upcoming EP, on May 22, 2015.
June 19, 2015: Announcement of "Cruel Intentions" EP and Release of "Karrueche"
On June 19, 2015, Tory Lanez revealed the title of his upcoming EP as "Cruel Intentions", with a release date of June 26, 2015. He also released the single "Karrueche" on the same day.
June 26, 2015: Release of "Cruel Intentions" EP
Tory Lanez's EP, "Cruel Intentions", was released on June 26, 2015.
July 15, 2015: Release of Single "Say It" and Signing with Mad Love Records and Interscope Records
On July 15, 2015, Tory Lanez released "Say It", the first single from his debut album. It was also announced that he had signed with Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records and Interscope Records.
September 18, 2015: Release of Single "BLOW"
Tory Lanez released the single "BLOW" on September 18, 2015.
December 25, 2015: Release of Mixtapes "Chixtape III" and "The New Toronto"
Tory Lanez released two mixtapes, "Chixtape III" and "The New Toronto", on December 25, 2015.
2015: Lanez Mocks Drake in Freestyle
In 2015, Tory Lanez mocked Drake during a radio freestyle, expressing his dislike of the term "the 6" popularized by Drake to refer to Toronto. This moment intensified their ongoing feud.
2015: Signing with Mad Love Records
In 2015, Tory Lanez signed with record producer Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records, an imprint of Interscope Records.
January 18, 2016: Release of Single "LA Confidential"
Tory Lanez released "LA Confidential", the second single from his upcoming debut album, on January 18, 2016.
January 28, 2016: Performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Tory Lanez made a guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on January 28, 2016, performing his single "Say It" alongside the 1990s R&B group Brownstone, whose song "If You Love Me" was sampled in "Say It".
March 4, 2016: Release of Song "Tim Duncan"
As part of his "Fargo Fridays" series, Tory Lanez released the song "Tim Duncan" on March 4, 2016.
March 26, 2016: Midland Concert Riot
On March 26, 2016, during a concert in Midland, Texas, a riot broke out after Tory Lanez encouraged the crowd to "fuck shit up." The venue and promoters considered legal action.
April 1, 2016: Announcement of "The Level Up Tour"
ASAP Ferg and Tory Lanez announced their co-headlining tour, "The Level Up Tour", on April 1, 2016.
April 5, 2016: Performance Announcements: Summer Jam and Pemberton Music Festival
It was announced on April 5, 2016, that Tory Lanez would perform at Summer Jam and the Pemberton Music Festival.
April 8, 2016: Release of "Line Up the Flex" with ASAP Ferg
Tory Lanez and ASAP Ferg released the collaborative song "Line Up the Flex" on April 8, 2016, to promote their upcoming "Level Up Tour".
May 6, 2016: Release of Songs "For Real" and "Unforgetful"
Continuing his "Fargo Friday" series, Tory Lanez released the songs "For Real" and "Unforgetful" on May 6, 2016.
July 29, 2016: Release of Single "Luv" and Album Title Reveal
Tory Lanez released "Luv", the second official single from his upcoming debut album, on July 29, 2016. He also revealed the album's title: "I Told You".
August 19, 2016: "I Told You" Release
Tory Lanez released his album "I Told You" on August 19, 2016.
2016: Release of Debut Album "I Told You"
Tory Lanez released his debut studio album, "I Told You", in 2016. The album achieved commercial success and explored alternative R&B.
2016: Drake Disses Lanez in Summer Sixteen
In 2016, Drake dissed Tory Lanez in his single "Summer Sixteen". Lanez responded by calling himself a fan of Drake in an interview with Revolt, stating he had no intentions of retaliating despite their ongoing feud.
May 19, 2017: Lanez and Drake End Beef
On May 19, 2017, Tory Lanez and Drake publicly ended their long-standing beef by posting pictures of each other on Instagram. This marked the conclusion of their feud that had seen both artists exchange disses over several years.
March 2, 2018: "Memories Don't Die" Release
On March 2, 2018, Tory Lanez released his second studio album, "Memories Don't Die".
October 26, 2018: "Love Me Now?" Release
Tory Lanez released his album "Love Me Now?" on October 26, 2018.
November 2018: Rap Battle with Joyner Lucas
In November 2018, Tory Lanez claimed he was a better rapper than Joyner Lucas during an Instagram Live session. This led to a rap battle between the two, with several diss tracks being exchanged, including "Lucky You Freestyle" and "Zeze Freestyle". The feud was short-lived but highlighted Lanez's competitive nature in rap.
2018: Mansa Signed
In 2018, One Umbrella signed its first artist, Mansa.
2018: Release of Albums "Memories Don't Die" and "Love Me Now?"
Tory Lanez released two albums in 2018, "Memories Don't Die" and "Love Me Now?". "Memories Don't Die" became his first album to top the Canadian Albums Chart.
November 15, 2019: "Chixtape 5" Release
On November 15, 2019, Tory Lanez released his album "Chixtape 5".
2019: Release of "Chixtape 5"
Tory Lanez's fourth studio album, "Chixtape 5", was released in 2019 and 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 after publicly criticizing the company.
March 20, 2020: "Trust" Remix Release
Tory Lanez collaborated with Buju Banton on March 20, 2020, to release a remix of "Trust".
April 10, 2020: "The New Toronto 3" Release
On April 10, 2020, Tory Lanez released the hip hop mixtape "The New Toronto 3", marking his final release with Interscope Records.
May 14, 2020: "Temperature Rising" Release
On May 14, 2020, Tory Lanez released the single "Temperature Rising" under his own label, One Umbrella, marking his first release as an independent artist.
July 12, 2020: Shooting Incident & Arrest
Following an argument at a party on July 12, 2020, Tory Lanez was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle. Megan Thee Stallion, who was also present, was initially reported to have a foot injury from glass, but later revealed she suffered gunshot wounds.
August 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Alleges Shooting
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion publicly accused Tory Lanez of shooting her during the July 12th incident.
September 25, 2020: "Daystar" Release
On September 25, 2020, Tory Lanez released his fifth album, "Daystar", his first project since leaving Interscope Records.
September 29, 2020: Smear Campaign Claims
On September 29, 2020, Tory Lanez took to Instagram to claim that news sources were running a smear campaign against him after receiving backlash for the shooting incident with Megan Thee Stallion.
October 13, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion's Op-Ed
On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion published an op-ed in The New York Times where she discussed the shooting incident and the disrespect and disregard Black women often face.
October 2020: Felony Charges Filed
Tory Lanez was officially charged with felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle in October 2020. He was also ordered to stay away from Megan Thee Stallion.
December 22, 2020: "Loner" Release
Tory Lanez released the hip hop mixtape "Loner" on December 22, 2020.
2020: Shooting Incident with Megan Thee Stallion
In 2020, Tory Lanez was involved in a shooting incident with Megan Thee Stallion. This event led to his conviction and imprisonment.
2020: One Umbrella Independence
In 2020, Tory Lanez celebrated becoming an independent artist by releasing music under his own label One Umbrella after leaving Interscope Records.
2020: Release of "Daystar"
"Daystar", Tory Lanez's fifth studio album, was released in 2020 and peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200.
March 5, 2021: "Playboy" Release
Tory Lanez released the R&B mixtape "Playboy" on March 5, 2021.
December 10, 2021: "Alone at Prom" Release
On December 10, 2021, Tory Lanez released his sixth studio album, "Alone at Prom", an 80's inspired synth-pop project.
2021: "The Color Violet" Gains Popularity
While Tory Lanez was incarcerated, his song "The Color Violet" from his album "Alone at Prom" became popular on TikTok.
2021: Release of "Alone at Prom"
Tory Lanez released his sixth studio album, "Alone at Prom", in 2021. This album was inspired by 1980s music.
April 2022: Violation of Protective Order
In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protective order related to the shooting case and was later released on bond.
December 23, 2022: Guilty Verdict
A jury found Tory Lanez guilty of three felony charges relating to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion on December 23, 2022. He was taken into custody following the verdict.
2022: Alleged Altercation with August Alsina
In 2022, August Alsina accused Tory Lanez of punching him backstage at Rip Micheals' "Fall Back In Love Comedy & Music Jam tour" in Chicago on September 17. Alsina claimed the incident left him with multiple injuries, which he documented on Instagram. Lanez denied the accusations.
2022: Conviction
In 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted of three felonies in relation to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
2022: Release of "Sorry 4 What" and Incarceration
Tory Lanez released his seventh studio album, "Sorry 4 What", in 2022. This marked his final release before his incarceration.
August 8, 2023: Sentencing for Shooting Incident
On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. He was found guilty of three felonies: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
2023: "Alone at Prom" Deluxe Release
In 2023, Tory Lanez released the deluxe edition of his 2021 album "Alone at Prom", featuring 10 additional tracks. This marked his first release following his incarceration.
2023: Sentencing
In 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. "Sorry 4 What" was his last studio album released before his sentencing.
2024: Incarceration at California Correctional Institution
As of 2024, Tory Lanez is incarcerated at California Correctional Institution.