# Incarceration of hip-hop artists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/incarceration-of-hip-hop-artists
> Updated: 2026-09-16T00:32:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tory-lanez-announces-multi-city-listening-tour-while-incarcerated

### 2026-09-01: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hip-hop-artists-sheff-g-and-tory-lanez-remain-incarcerated

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