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Tory Lanez’s prison sentence has caused an uproar on social media, as the rapper will be spending a decade behind bars. Recall that in 2020, the Canadian shot rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot following an altercation. In December 2022, Lanez was finally convicted of three felony counts. After several months of delays, Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison. In the wake of the court’s decision, the rapper’s lawyer has said his client has turned to God for strength as he deals with this difficult phase.
Tory Lanez’s Life Before and After His Sentence
Lanez was one of the most renowned and respected rappers in the entertainment industry, with a huge fanbase. However, his life took a negative turn in 2020 after he fell out with Stallion and eventually shot her in the foot, reportedly leaving the Grammy Award winner with nerve damage. Two years later, the 31-year-old was convicted of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies. Recently, a court in Los Angeles finally decided on Tory Lanez’s prison sentence. Shortly after Tory Lanez was sentenced, his attorney Jose Baez spoke to TMZ about how his client thought about the judge’s decision.
Baez told the outlet Lanez was feeling very low. According to the lawyer, his client was having a hard time processing the sentence. Nevertheless, the rapper remains determined to be strong and deal with his time in jail as best as he can. What’s more, Baez revealed Lanez was leaning on his faith in God. He also leans on his friends and family’s support and the care and love from his fans worldwide. Baez also added that Lanez hoped the judge would show mercy, especially as he had given back a lot and was genuinely loved by his community. Unfortunately, the rapper didn’t get his wish and will be in prison for a long time.
Inside Tory Lanez’s Prison Sentence
Tory Lanez’s prison sentence was decided on Tuesday by Judge David Herriford. According to reports, Tory Lanez would have been sentenced the previous day, but the judge had other plans. He allowed the lawyers from the prosecution and defense to argue each factor of Lanez’s potential sentence. In addition, Herriford gave seven witnesses a chance to give statements on the singer’s charitable contributions, childhood trauma, and fatherhood. In the end, Lanez was found guilty of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and assault. Meanwhile, Baez said his client will appeal the court’s decision.
