Tory Lanez is expected to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

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Rapper Tory Lanez is looking at a potential long prison sentence as he awaits his scheduled sentencing on Monday. He was convicted of felonies including shooting and injuring hip-hop artist Megan Thee Stallion in her feet. Prosecutors in Los Angeles are seeking a 13-year sentence for Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson.

In a written sentencing memorandum, the prosecutors emphasized not only the crimes he was convicted of but also the re-traumatization of Megan through social media posts about the case. These posts have reportedly incited some of his over 2 million followers to target her. Megan might either personally deliver a victim impact statement in court on Monday or have one read on her behalf.

Lanez’s defense attorneys are arguing for probation instead of jail time, suggesting that he should be placed in a residential substance abuse program. They have questioned the evidence leading to his conviction and stated that his absence of remorse shouldn’t impact his sentencing. If the allegations were true, they believe alcohol abuse and childhood trauma should be considered as factors.

Lanez was found guilty in December by a Los Angeles jury on three felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and careless discharge of a firearm. The scene in the courtroom was intense when the verdict was read, with Lanez’s father vocally condemning the system that convicted his son and being forcibly removed by deputies.

Megan’s testimony during the trial painted a harrowing picture of the incident, describing how Lanez fired at the back of her feet, demanding her to dance, after they had left a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in the summer of 2020.

Superior Court Judge David Herriford, responsible for sentencing Lanez, denied a request from Lanez’s lawyers for a new trial on May 9. The defense has taken issue with certain evidence, including a post from his Instagram account and Megan’s testimony about Lanez urging her not to go to the police.

Lanez pleaded with the judge, appealing to him personally, before being led from the courtroom. His lawyers are planning to appeal the conviction.

Lanez, who began releasing music in 2009, saw his popularity grow steadily. Megan Thee Stallion, 28, has also risen to prominence, winning a Grammy for best new artist in 2021 and achieving No. 1 singles like “Savage” and “WAP.” The case against Lanez has sparked widespread misinformation and hostility towards Megan, initiating broader conversations about misogynoir, a unique form of misogyny faced by Black women.

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