Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Brutal Prison Stabbing: What We Know

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was reportedly stabbed 14 times in a violent altercation inside California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident occurred on the morning of May 12, 2025, and has left Lanez hospitalized but in stable condition.

Details of the Attack

According to official reports from outlets such as TMZ, Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was ambushed inside a housing unit at the facility around 7:20 a.m. The assailant, 42-year-old inmate Santino Casio, allegedly used a homemade weapon to stab the rapper multiple times in the back, torso, face, and head. The brutal assault resulted in Lanez suffering collapsed lungs and serious internal injuries.

Who Is Santino Casio?

Casio is a convicted murderer serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole for a 2004 second-degree murder conviction. He also has previous convictions for attempted murder, assault, and weapons charges, including additional prison sentences for violent acts committed while incarcerated.

He has now been placed in restricted housing as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, along with the Office of the Inspector General, investigates the incident.

Lanez’s Current Condition and Response

Despite the severity of the injuries, Lanez’s legal team has assured fans that the 32-year-old rapper is in stable condition and showing resilience. “Tory is pulling through,” a spokesperson said. “He’s thankful for the support and prayers during this difficult time.”

Lanez has remained active in music even while behind bars, recently releasing projects like The Twitch Tapes and PETERSON, which he describes as “the first real-time prison album.” His ability to remain creatively prolific has maintained strong fan support, which now rallies around him amid this latest crisis.

Ongoing Legal Context

Lanez was convicted in December 2022 on three felony counts related to the 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion. His 10-year sentence began in 2023. The stabbing has sparked renewed concern about his safety while incarcerated, especially given the nature of the attack and the history of his assailant.

What’s Next

As the investigation unfolds, the prison system faces questions about how a high-risk inmate like Casio could get close enough to inflict such harm on a high-profile prisoner. In the meantime, Tory Lanez continues to recover, with many hoping this will mark a turning point in ensuring his safety for the remainder of his sentence.