Canadian rapper, Daystar Peterson known as Tory Lanez, was found guilty by a Los Angeles jury for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in both of her feet after an argument in 2020.
The 30-year-old was found guilty of three felony counts: carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; assault with a semiautomatic handgun, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
He currently faces over 20 years in prison and potential deportation to Canada.
A lawyer for Megan Thee Stallion said after the verdict, “The jury got it right. I am thankful there is justice for Meg.”
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Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion had earlier testified Lanez shot at her feet after a pool party in the Hollywood Hills in July 2020.
Megan had said the shooting was preceded by an argument that got heated when the two began attacking each other’s music careers.
According to CBS News, Megan Thee Stallion said she had needed surgery to remove bullet fragments in her feet.
