Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. The sentence was announced on Tuesday.
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What's the shooting incident about?
The incident occurred after a party at Kylie Jenner's residence, where an argument ensued between Lanez and Stallion, following which he shot at her feet.
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Lanez's musical journey
Lanez gained recognition with his 2013 album 'Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story' and later achieved Billboard Hot 100 success with his 2016 album 'I Told You.'
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He's a self-taught performer
Despite being a Class 10 dropout, Lanez began performing at outdoor concerts and writing his own songs. He didn't receive any vocational training in music.
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Controversial past
He has been involved in multiple controversies, including a violent scuffle among the attendees during a 2016 concert that led to a riot.