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Incarceration of hip-hop artists

Overview

Several hip-hop artists are currently serving prison sentences. Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, is serving a five-year sentence following a guilty plea to attempted murder and conspiracy charges related to gang activity, with incarceration expected to last until approximately 2030.

Daystar Peterson, known as Tory Lanez, is serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. While incarcerated at the California Men’s Colony, Lanez has announced the ‘Not On ‘Tor’ Tour.’ This multi-city listening experience is scheduled to run from September 25 through November 13, visiting cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Organizers noted that Lanez will not perform or appear in person during these events.

Entities

Megan Thee Stallion · Tory Lanez · California Men’s Colony

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tory Lanez announces multi-city listening tour while incarcerated

    Incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez has announced the ‘Not On ‘Tor’ Tour,’ a series of multi-city listening experiences featuring DJs and guests, though Lanez will not appear in person.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Hip-hop artists Sheff G and Tory Lanez remain incarcerated

    Several high-profile rappers, including Sheff G and Tory Lanez, are currently incarcerated for various criminal offenses, ranging from gang-related conspiracy to assault.

Sources

complex.com · hiphopnc.com · hotspotatl.com · ratingsgamemusic.com · wiznation.com · wzakcleveland.com