Tory Lanez Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Daystar Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer born on July 27, 1992, in Brampton, Ontario. Rising to fame with his mixtape "Lost Cause" and breakout single "Say It," Lanez has become known for his versatility across hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall genres. His career has been marked by commercial success and musical innovation, though significantly overshadowed by legal troubles, particularly his 2022 conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.
Early Life of Tory Lanez
• Born to a Bajan father and Dutch mother, Tory moved frequently in childhood due to his mother's death and father's missionary work, influencing his diverse musical style.
• The artist earned his stage name "Lanez" after playing in traffic and dangerous zones as a youth, with friends noting his reckless behavior in these "lanes."
• After being sent to live with his cousin in Jamaica, Queens at age 15, Tory began rapping to cope with abandonment issues, dropping out of school in tenth grade.
Music Career of Tory Lanez
• Tory initially gained recognition through YouTube, releasing the "Chixtape" and "Swavey" mixtape series which blended nostalgic R&B samples with modern trap production techniques.
• His 2016 debut studio album "I Told You" peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, establishing him as a dual threat who could both rap aggressively and deliver melodic R&B hooks.
• The artist founded One Umbrella, his independent record label, after fulfilling his contract with Interscope Records, allowing him to experiment with releasing albums across multiple genres.
Awards and Recognition received by Tory Lanez
• Tory received four consecutive nominations for Rap Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards (Canada's premier music award) between 2017-2020, winning in 2019 for "Shooters."
• His album "Chixtape 5" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2019, becoming his highest-charting project and earning gold certification from the RIAA.
• Before his legal troubles, Lanez was named BET's Best New Artist in 2016, establishing him as one of the most promising newcomers in hip-hop at the time.
Controversies around Tory Lanez
• In December 2022, Tory was convicted on three felony charges for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion during a dispute following a pool party in July 2020.
• The rapper served nearly 10 months of a 10-year prison sentence before being released in early August 2023 to ICE custody due to his Canadian citizenship status.
• Prior to the shooting case, Lanez had engaged in high-profile feuds with Drake and other Canadian artists, releasing several diss tracks claiming he was the "best rapper from Toronto."
Lesser-Known Facts about Tory Lanez
• Tory is fluent in Spanish and has released multiple Latin-influenced tracks, collaborating with artists like Ozuna and Farruko before Latin trap became mainstream.
• The musician is skilled at playing multiple instruments including piano and drums, often producing his own beats and sometimes playing live instruments during performances.
• Before fame, he worked as a ghostwriter for several established artists, penning verses and hooks that appeared on major label releases without credit.