Shocking surveillance footage has been released of Tory Lanez being stabbed in prison. The Canadian rapper, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for charges related to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was brutally attacked earlier this month at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The Shade Room has released footage of the terrifying moment Lanez was allegedly stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate, 42-year-old Santino Casio.
In the clip, Lanez can be seen standing near a cell door before walking toward a staircase. Casio suddenly launches at Lanez, stabbing him repeatedly. Lanez is knocked to the ground, kicking his legs as Casio continues the assault. During the altercation, Lanez screams, “Oh God,” repeatedly as he struggles to escape. The video lasts nearly 40 seconds, and no one appears to intervene. When he eventually breaks free, he bolts down the stairs.
Graphic photos of the aftermath show Lanez covered in blood, visibly shaken, with his face and upper body stained red. His shirtless torso and grey pants are drenched, highlighting the severity of the attack.
According to reports, the stabbing took place around 7:20 a.m. on May 12. Lanez’s team later confirmed he had been stabbed 14 times, resulting in both of his lungs collapsing. Despite the severity of the injuries, they stated that Lanez was breathing on his own after receiving medical treatment inside the prison and later at an outside hospital. “He is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” the team shared in a statement.
Casio, who was already serving a life sentence for murder, has a history of prison violence, including a previous assault with a deadly weapon. After the attack, he was placed in restricted housing as authorities continued to investigate.
The incident has sparked concern among Lanez’s fans, who have flooded social media with questions and theories about the attack. Some speculate whether it was a targeted setup.
In light of the new footage and photo, some people are claiming that the attack was staged, with many critics expressing doubts that he was stabbed 14 times, as they indicate a lack of visible wounds in the photo and also question his ability to walk around. Meanwhile, fans defended Tory, citing adrenaline as the reason he was able to move about after the attack.
