Tory Lanez is a popular Canadian rapper and singer best known for his mixtape ‘Lost Cause.’ His work is well-known worldwide, and he is praised for his productions as well as his artistic abilities. Scroll down below to know more about his life and career in this article.
Who Is Tory Lanez?
Tory Lanez was born Daystar Peterson, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 27, 1992, to Sonstar Peterson and Luella. After Tory was born, the family lived in Montreal for some time and later moved to Florida. Tory had begun rapping at an early age and continued to do so until a significant tragedy befell his family.
When Tory was eleven years old, his mother passed away from a rare illness. For Tory, this was a serious setback. After that, his father took on the role of a missionary and a preacher. His work required him to travel throughout the United States. Tory went everywhere with his father.
After relocating to Georgia, Tory carried on his rap career. He got to know Hakeem, who advised him to go by “Tory Lanez” as his stage name. Tory never fully bounced back from his mother’s passing. Moreover, Tory experienced additional emotional difficulties as a result of his father’s second marriage. In 2006, Tory relocated to New York, but his health did not get better. Later on, he returned to live with his grandmother in Toronto. But she refused to accept him. Tory was therefore homeless at the age of fifteen.
Tory Lanez’s Career
He began rapping at outdoor music concerts when he turned sixteen. Despite never having received formal training in music, he appeared to have a natural talent for it. Tony returned to the US soon after and made his home in Florida.
Tory recorded and released “T.L 2 T.O.,” his debut mixtape, in 2009. Tory showcased his rapping abilities to the world on “YouTube.” He soon began helming his own music videos and became well-known.
Four mixtapes—”Just Landed,” “One Verse One Hearse,” “Playing for Keeps,” and “Mr. 1 Verse Killah”—were released by Tory in 2010. Sean approached Tory after his mixtapes became popular and extended an offer to sign with his record label, Time is Money Entertainment (TME). Tory released mixtapes with “TME,” including “Mr. Peterson,” “Chixtape,” and “Swavey.”
Over the years, Lanez continued to grace the music scene with four more studio albums, namely “Memories Don’t Die” (2018), “Love Me Now?” (2018), “Chixtape 5” (2019), and “Daystar” (2020).
Through his innovative musical style, adaptable live performances, and business endeavours, Lanez has had a huge influence on the music industry. Even at such a young age, he has already amassed a devoted fan base, collaborated with well-known artists, and released several successful albums.
But in July 2020, Lanez’s career took a sharp turn when he was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion’s feet. In the end, he was found guilty in December 2022, and in August 2023, he received a 10-year prison sentence. He is currently actively seeking an appeal of his conviction.
Tory Lanez’s Personal Life
According to reports, Tory Lanez married Raina Chassagne, the mother of their six-year-old son Kai. Even though it’s unclear if Tory Lanez and Raina Chassagne lived together while he was incarcerated, they’re resolved to support one another through this trying time.
Though not much is known about Raina Chassagne’s past, her Facebook profile indicates that she was born in Miami, Florida. She now resides in Miramar, Florida, having graduated from West Broward High School.
