Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times in Prison — Attacker Claims He Thought Rapper Wanted Him Dead

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez is recovering after a harrowing prison stabbing incident that left him hospitalized with multiple injuries. The shocking attack occurred earlier this month at the California Correctional Institution, where Lanez was reportedly stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate — and now, that inmate is speaking out.

According to TMZ, the alleged assailant, Santino Casio, who is currently serving a life sentence, claims he believed Lanez had put a bounty on his head. Casio said he feared for his life after hearing rumors that the Brampton rapper wanted him dead.

The former cell neighbor of Lanez explained that the situation escalated quickly when he allegedly saw a “lump” in Tory’s pocket, which he assumed to be a weapon. That moment triggered the brutal assault, though Casio insists he never intended to kill Lanez.

“We used to be cool,” Casio told TMZ. “But I thought he was plotting on me. I felt threatened and acted first.”

In a surprising twist, Casio also claims he was stabbed in the leg, suggesting that Lanez may have tried to defend himself. However, authorities reportedly found no weapons at the scene, leaving key details of the violent altercation in question.

Lanez’s Legal Team Calls For His Release

In a statement to TMZ, Tory Lanez’s legal team condemned the attack and renewed their calls for his release:

“The recent attempt on his life was savage and ferocious, underscoring the clear and present danger he faces while incarcerated. Any claim to the contrary—particularly from an individual serving a life sentence for heinous crimes—is not only baseless but an absurd fabrication… His continued confinement is both a miscarriage of justice and a threat to his safety. He must be released immediately.”

This incident adds another layer of urgency to Lanez’s ongoing legal battle. His team continues to push for an appeal in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, citing alleged new evidence in hopes of overturning his 10-year sentence. So far, the courts have not responded favorably, but momentum is growing among Lanez’s supporters — including political figures like Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has publicly voiced support for the rapper’s release.

What’s Next for Tory Lanez?

As he recovers from the violent attack, Tory Lanez now faces not only a fight for justice in court but also for his personal safety behind bars. Whether these recent developments will influence his legal fate remains to be seen.

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