A Change.org petition launched by The Caldwell Institute for Public Safety has gathered more than 322,000 signatures so far. The campaign’s founder, conservative commentator Gianno Caldwell, addressed an open letter to the governor, warning that the conviction poses what he described as a “threat to justice.”

He invoked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in calling for Lanez’s release.

Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted in 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded weapon in a vehicle, and recklessly discharging it ,offences stemming from a 2020 incident in which Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot. He has consistently denied the charges.

At a press conference, Lanez’s lawyer Walter Roberts restated the defence’s claim: “Tory never shot anybody. He never even touched the gun.”

His supporters argue the case was flawed from the start. They point to what they call “prosecutorial misconduct,” “missing forensic data,” and a politically charged climate surrounding the case.

The petition has attracted attention far beyond legal circles. Superstar rapper Drake recently shared a message of support on Instagram, writing simply: “@torylanez come home soon” to his 142 million followers — a move that sparked both support and criticism online.

Concerns have also been raised about Lanez’s wellbeing in prison. According to unconfirmed media reports, the rapper suffered multiple stab wounds and a collapsed lung following an altercation behind bars — claims which have not been officially verified by prison authorities.

Among those lending their voice to the clemency campaign is Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), she described Lanez’s sentence as the result of “flawed evidence, political pressure, and prosecutorial bias,” adding that “justice must be blind — not driven by headlines.”

Megan Thee Stallion, however, has made it clear she does not support any suggestion that the case was mishandled. “Lanez was convicted by a jury, and the case is closed,” her attorney, Alex Spiro, said in a statement.

Lanez will be eligible for parole in 2029 unless the governor intervenes. Governor Newsom has not responded publicly to the petition.

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Sources say the incident occurred while Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was in the prison yard. He was quickly transported to a hospital in Bakersfield for treatment. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and authorities have yet to release details on the inmate responsible.

The 31-year-old artist is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion — a case that drew national attention and sparked widespread conversations about violence, celebrity culture, and accountability.

While incarcerated, Lanez has continued to focus on music. In March, he announced a forthcoming album titled Peterson, a nod to his surname and a follow-up to his controversial 2020 project Daystar.

He described the new body of work as a personal comeback, saying, “Dear 2025 … This COMEBACK is PERSONAL, ALBUM NAME – PETERSON, SEQUEL OF – DAYSTAR.” Lanez also noted the album would belong to a genre he calls “SLUTTY BASS.”

His musical ambitions have been met with mixed reactions. Fellow Canadian artist PARTYNEXTDOOR appeared to take a jab at Lanez in a recent track, prompting Lanez to respond on social media. The brief back-and-forth led to an apology from PND, though Lanez dismissed it as insincere.

Despite the prison sentence and controversy surrounding his name, Lanez has remained publicly defiant and creatively active. However, this latest incident raises questions about his safety behind bars and whether ongoing tensions may escalate further.

As of now, prison officials have not released an official statement regarding the stabbing. Lanez’s condition is reported to be stable and the injury is said to be non-life-threatening.

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