Canadian rapper Tory Lanez faces a new chapter within the Califórnia prison system. Ele obtained a temporary restraining order against a prison officer who, according to his team, poses a direct risk to his physical integrity.
The judicial measure was granted on May 27, 2026. The documents indicate that the artist fears retaliation linked to the US$100 million civil lawsuit filed against the state’s Departamento and Reabilitação.
Agente accused of threats after million-dollar lawsuit
Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, has been serving a ten-year sentence since 2022. The restriction request came after he took action against Justiça against the prison system. Sua lawyer, Crystal Morgan, described the agent’s behavior as intimidation directly linked to the process.
The agent would have made reference to the attack suffered by Lanez in 2025 and mentioned the possibility of transferring him to a more dangerous wing of Colônia Penal Masculina in San Luis Obispo. The order prevents unnecessary direct contact and prohibits the two from being alone.
- The officer cannot threaten or intimidate the detainee
- Registros video and reports must be preserved
- Qualquer retaliation related to the process is prohibited
- The injunction is valid until a complete analysis of the case
The legal team argues that the actions constitute a continuous pattern of pressure. Eles ask that no employee of the unit take retaliatory measures while the process is ongoing.
Detalhes of the stabbing that led to the civil action
Lanez was stabbed more than a dozen times by another inmate in May 2025, at Instituição Correcional at Califórnia at Tehachapi. The incident resulted in two collapsed lungs and required prolonged hospitalization. Ele claims authorities failed to protect him.
The $100 million lawsuit accuses Departamento of Correções, the unit director and about 50 agents of negligence. Segundo the lawyers, the rapper should not have been put in the same cell as the attacker.
The court document highlights that, after the attack, Lanez underwent a long period of recovery. Ele still has physical consequences. The action seeks compensation for moral and physical damages and the alleged failure in the duty of protection.
Histórico of the conviction that sent the rapper to prison
Tory Lanez was convicted in 2022 of three felonies related to a July 2020 incident at Los Angeles. The case involved rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Ele received a ten-year prison sentence.
The artist has always declared himself innocent. Sua Defense continues working on features. Recentemente, Suprema Corte of Califórnia denied review of the case, but lawyers keep other legal fronts active.
Dentro from prison, Lanez has filed multiple complaints. The legal team says the civil case represents the most aggressive step taken to date to protect his rights while serving his sentence.
Medida precautionary measure and next steps in the process
The judge granted the temporary restraining order while the merits of the action remain under analysis. The documents require preservation of all records related to the case, including emails, incident reports and recordings.
Lawyer Crystal Morgan reinforced that the risk is immediate. Ela argued that future compensation would not repair any irreversible damage. The injunction also prohibits retaliation against Lanez by any employee involved in the process.
The main case, worth $100 million, remains pending. Lawyers hope the bullying allegations will strengthen the rapper’s position in the civil lawsuit.
Repercussão among fans and in the music world
The news sparked debate on social media. Parte of followers expresses concern for the artist’s safety. Outros recall the context of the original conviction.
Lanez, 33 years old, continues producing music despite being in prison. Ele has launched projects and maintained an online presence through the team. The new judicial episode adds more complexity to his stay in the prison system.
Colônia Penal Masculina of San Luis Obispo houses inmates of different profiles. The case of Lanez draws attention to security issues and alleged retaliation in Californian units.
The artist continues to serve his sentence. Sua legal team plans new hearings in both the civil process and the precautionary measure. The focus remains on immediate protection while seeking redress for alleged harm.