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Rapper Tory Lanez pleaded guilty to a 2020 shooting in which he stabbed fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, known for hits like WAP in Attackhit in the foot. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was found guilty on three counts: bodily harm inflicted with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and firing a grossly negligent firearm.
Peterson, known for songs like LUV in say thatfaces up to 22 years in prison. He will hear the sentence on January 27.
Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, testified at trial that Peterson shot her with a gun in the back of her feet and yelled at her to dance.
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Pete had to have surgery after the shooting incident because there were bullet fragments in his foot. According to Pete, the two had been arguing for some time, which escalated when she insulted her music.
Peterson was arrested after the shooting. He was released on bail. He had to spend the weeks leading up to the trial under house arrest. The rapper has always maintained his innocence.
