Tory Lanez has been hospitalised after being stabbed 14 times in prison.
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The hip-hop artist was attacked by another inmate on Monday morning at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old rapper suffered wounds across his body – causing both of his lungs to collapse, according to a post on his Instagram account.
The post goes into further detail stating “Tory was stabbed 14 times- including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to left side of his face.”
The post reveals that the rapper is now, despite being in pain, “talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through” after having to be placed on a breathing apparatus in order to stay alive.
Fans have sent their messages of support in response to the post with one writing “We can’t lose you bro. By gods name he will keep you here.”
Fellow Rappers have also sent their messages of support, with American Rapper and Actor Busta Rhymes posting “God got his hands on you king!” and American Rapper Lil Gnar replying “prayers up bro , free u soldier”.
The attack happened around 07:20 local time (15:20 GMT), said Pedro Calderón Michel of the state’s corrections department.
Prison staff began first aid before Lanez was taken to a local medical facility for further treatment, Mr Calderón Michel said.
Mr Calderón Michel told the BBC, an investigation is underway into the stabbing, however he did not comment on the attacker’s motive.
Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2023 for three felony gun-related charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
He shot American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, as they were leaving a party at reality star Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion.
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StandfirstThe Canadian rapper has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed 14 times in a California prison.
The hip-hop artist was attacked by another inmate on Monday morning at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old rapper suffered wounds across his body – causing both of his lungs to collapse, according to a post on his Instagram account.
The post goes into further detail stating “Tory was stabbed 14 times- including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to left side of his face.”
The post reveals that the rapper is now, despite being in pain, “talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through” after having to be placed on a breathing apparatus in order to stay alive.
Fans have sent their messages of support in response to the post with one writing “We can’t lose you bro. By gods name he will keep you here.”
Fellow Rappers have also sent their messages of support, with American Rapper and Actor Busta Rhymes posting “God got his hands on you king!” and American Rapper Lil Gnar replying “prayers up bro , free u soldier”.
The attack happened around 07:20 local time (15:20 GMT), said Pedro Calderón Michel of the state’s corrections department.
Prison staff began first aid before Lanez was taken to a local medical facility for further treatment, Mr Calderón Michel said.
Mr Calderón Michel told the BBC, an investigation is underway into the stabbing, however he did not comment on the attacker’s motive.
Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2023 for three felony gun-related charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
He shot American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, as they were leaving a party at reality star Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood mansion.
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