Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, might not be behind bars as long as many believe — at least, if his father’s claims hold weight.
In a candid new interview with Power 106 on July 3, 2025, Sonstar Peterson, Tory Lanez’s father, opened up about the ongoing efforts behind the scenes to challenge his son’s conviction. While Sonstar didn’t provide a specific timeline for a possible release, he strongly hinted that Tory Lanez may be home “much sooner than later.”
“I wouldn’t go on record, giving a date right now,” Sonstar stated.
“But what I will say is that there are movements happening in the background, and the powers that be can clearly see that this was a hatched job. They can see based on the evidence. Everybody can see that.”
Petition & New Allegations Stir Hope
Lanez’s legal team has reportedly been working on an appeal and has been vocal about what they claim are discrepancies in the original trial — from conflicting witness testimonies to questions surrounding gunshot residue evidence. Supporters online have reignited a viral petition calling for a case review, and Sonstar’s recent comments have only fueled that momentum.
However, Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team has firmly denied that there is any new credible evidence that would alter the outcome of the trial, maintaining that justice was served in the original verdict.
Public Reaction: A Nation Still Divided
The case — one of the most high-profile celebrity criminal trials in recent years — continues to stir division across social media. Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, has maintained his innocence throughout the process. The Canadian rapper was convicted in December 2022 on three felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during an altercation after a party in Hollywood Hills.
Since his conviction, fans and public figures alike have weighed in, with many citing “inconsistencies” while others stood by Megan and the court’s decision.
What’s Next?
While Tory Lanez’s legal team has not released a new official statement in light of Sonstar’s remarks, the rapper’s father made it clear that the fight for justice is far from over. He remained confident, insisting that “the truth will come out.”
Whether this is wishful thinking or a sign of actual legal traction remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — Tory Lanez’s case continues to captivate and divide the public more than five years after the incident that started it all.
