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Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez: A Timeline of Events
The legal saga between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez has unfolded over several years, marked by a shooting incident, a high-profile trial, and ongoing repercussions. This article details the key events, legal outcomes, and subsequent developments as of October 26, 2025.
The Shooting and Initial Investigation (July 2020)
On July 12, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion (born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) was shot in both feet in the Hollywood Hills after a party. Initial reports were vague, with Megan initially hesitant to identify a shooter to police according to Rolling Stone. Though, she later publicly accused Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) of being the shooter.
Lanez was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, but initially denied shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The Los Angeles County District Attorney later charged Lanez with one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and one count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
The Trial and Conviction (December 2022)
the trial began in June 2022 and was marked by intense media coverage and contentious testimony.Megan Thee Stallion testified in detail about the events of the night, describing a heated argument with Lanez in an SUV that escalated into the shooting. Lanez maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
On December 23, 2022, a jury found Tory Lanez guilty on all three counts related to the shooting according to NBC News. The verdict was widely hailed as a victory for Megan Thee Stallion and a step towards accountability for gun violence.
Sentencing and Subsequent Events (August 2023 – October 2025)
On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mario Contreras cited Lanez’s lack of remorse and the severity of the crime in handing down the sentence as reported by the Associated Press.
In May 2024, Lanez was reportedly stabbed in prison while serving his sentence. Following this incident, Megan Thee Stallion released a statement condemning the online harassment she had received, stating that she did not wish anyone harm but that the continued attacks were deeply hurtful. She specifically called out the support for a pardon for Lanez