Preparations Before Sentencing of Tory Lanez in Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting Incident

It has been three years since the shooting incident involving hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion, who was wounded in multiple gunshots allegedly fired by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles after a pool party hosted by Kylie Jenner.

On Monday, the scheduled sentencing of Lanez is anticipated, following his conviction in December on three felony charges. Here is a breakdown of the case up to this point.

Key Players in the Case Tory Lanez, also known by his legal name Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian musician who began gaining recognition through mixtape releases in 2009. He later achieved fame with major-label albums. The 31-year-old artist’s most recent album reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. He also featured in Jack Harlow’s hit “WHATS POPPIN.”

Megan Thee Stallion, currently 28, was already a rising star when the incident occurred and has since become even more prominent. The Houston-born rapper, Megan Pete, won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2021 and had chart-topping singles like “Savage” with Beyoncé and “WAP” as a guest artist alongside Cardi B.

Conviction Charges Against Tory Lanez A Los Angeles jury found Tory Lanez guilty on three felony charges: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and reckless discharge of a firearm.

Potential Sentence for Tory Lanez Prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for Lanez, and there’s also the possibility of his deportation to Canada, his home country.

Timeline of Charges in the Shooting Megan initially revealed on Instagram on July 15, 2020, that she had sustained gunshot wounds due to a crime committed against her. The shooting incident had taken place around 4:30 a.m. a few days earlier in the Hollywood Hills. While Lanez was initially arrested on concealed weapons charges, he wasn’t immediately charged in the shooting. Megan later identified Lanez as the shooter in a September Instagram Live video.

Lanez’s Responses to Allegations and Charges Following Megan’s accusation, Lanez released the album “Daystar,” containing lyrics that seemed to address the situation. He was arrested in October 2020 on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Lanez has faced several bail violations, leading to increased bail amounts and even house arrest.

Trial Testimonies and Arguments In December 2022, during the trial, Megan testified that an argument between her friend Kelsey Harris and Lanez escalated, resulting in Lanez shooting at her feet while yelling derogatory remarks. Lanez’s defense argued that Megan couldn’t have identified the shooter as they were behind her. There were conflicting testimonies, including an audio recording of Harris seemingly confirming Lanez as the shooter.

Online Backlash Against Megan Thee Stallion Megan faced widespread online hate and misinformation after the incident, amplified by industry figures and fueled by misogynoir—misogyny aimed at Black women. Some peers attempted to discredit her allegations, while others, like #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, voiced support for her cause.

Post-Conviction Actions by Tory Lanez Lanez was taken into custody immediately after his conviction in December. His sentencing was delayed due to his legal team’s motion for a new trial, which was ultimately denied in May 2023, a common outcome for such post-conviction motions.