Tory Lanez's Condition Now 'Stabilized' After Prison Stabbing

Rapper Tory Lanez is recovering after a violent prison stabbing left him with multiple injuries, including collapsed lungs.

The incident occurred on May 12, 2025, at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Despite the severity of the attack, Lanez’s condition has stabilized, and he is reportedly in good spirits.

Tory Lanez has pulled through a terrifying experience and is on the road to full recovery.

On May 12, Lanez was attacked by a fellow inmate. The assault occurred around 7:20 a.m. in a housing unit of the prison, leaving the victim in critical condition with multiple stab wounds.

Following the incident, 911 responded immediately and began first aid before transporting Lanez to the hospital in Bakersfield, where he started receiving treatment.

Days after the violent attack occurred, TMZ has confirmed that the Canadian singer is back in the prison hospital.

According to the outlet, Lanez’s condition has now “stabilized,” as he is breathing independently and can communicate.

In addition, the prison officials have said Lanez is currently in fair condition.

Tory Lanez’s team shared a message on his Instagram page revealing the extent of the injuries the 32-year-old suffered.

The statement, which has since garnered over a million reactions, revealed that the “Lady of Namek” crooner sustained 14 stab wounds.

“Tory was stabbed 14 times— including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and one to the left side of his face,” the post read.

It also revealed that the attack caused both of Lanez’s lungs to collapse, forcing him to be placed on a breathing apparatus.

“He is now breathing on his own. Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support,” the statement concluded.

Following the shocking revelation, the identity of the inmate who stabbed Tory Lanez was revealed to be 42-year-old Santino Casio, a convicted killer with a lengthy history of violent crimes.

In 2004, he began serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole after he was convicted of second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, personal use of a dangerous or deadly weapon, and inflicting great bodily injury.

Despite being in prison, Casio didn’t drop his violent ways, accumulating more charges. In 2008, he bagged another six-year sentence for attacking a fellow inmate with a deadly weapon with the intention of causing bodily harm.

A decade later, he was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing and manufacturing a deadly weapon.

Now in 2025, it appears Casio might bag even more years in jail. But for now, he has been placed in restricted housing as the California Department of Corrections and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office have opened an investigation.

Though Lanez’s condition has stabilized, the motive behind the stabbing has not been made public. Authorities are now wondering why Casio would attack Lanez, considering he also has multiple jail sentences.

Before the attempt on his life, Tory Lanez was serving a ten-year sentence.

In December 2022, he was convicted of shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in the foot during a July 2020 altercation in Los Angeles.

The jury found Lanez guilty on three felony counts: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

During the trial, Megan testified that Lanez shot at her feet after an argument, causing her to undergo surgery to remove bullet fragments.

She also claimed Lanez offered her $1 million to stay silent and was granted a five-year restraining order against him, active until 2030.

Lanez maintained his innocence and refrained from apologizing, asserting he was wrongfully convicted. However, he was sentenced in August 2023 and is eligible for parole in 2029.

Nearly two years into his prison sentence, Walter Roberts, the legal lead for Unite the People (UTP), has presented new claims regarding the case.

According to Roberts, Megan’s former best friend, Kelsey Harris's bodyguard, Bradley James, came forward with a statement where he claimed that he overheard Harris saying that she fired the gun and not Lanez.

However, Megan’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, responded to the claims by citing the full legal process leading to Lanez’s conviction.

In a statement, Spiro said per XXL, “Tory Lanez was tried and convicted by a jury of his peers and his case was properly adjudicated through the court system. This is not a political matter — this is a case of a violent assault that was resolved in the court of law.”