Tory Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, has sparked excitement among fans with a bold claim that his son could soon walk free from prison. In an early July 2025 interview with Power 106 FM, Sonstar stated that “movements” are happening behind the scenes and new evidence could lead to Tory’s release much sooner than anticipated. He called the case a “hatchet job,” arguing it lacks solid evidence, and expressed confidence that his son’s freedom is near. This statement has reignited interest in Tory Lanez’s ongoing legal battle, as the rapper serves a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
Sonstar Peterson, a pastor and ordained minister, has consistently supported his son, Daystar Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez. His recent comments suggest active legal efforts to challenge the conviction. The rapper’s case has seen significant developments, including a violent stabbing incident on May 12, 2025, at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where Tory was attacked 14 times, suffering collapsed lungs. He recovered fully and was transferred to a new facility, the California Men’s Colony, per standard protocol, as Sonstar confirmed in a May 21, 2025, interview on NewsNation’s CUOMO.
Further fueling speculation, an attorney on the “We In Miami” podcast in June 2025 suggested Tory could be released by year’s end, aligning with Sonstar’s claims of new evidence. At a May 14, 2025, press conference, Tory’s legal team, Unite The People, argued that Megan Thee Stallion’s former friend, Kelsey Harris, fired the shots, citing testimony from a bodyguard and a neutral witness. Megan’s legal team has dismissed these claims as false, with the rapper herself stating on TikTok that the court’s ruling stands firm.
The controversy has drawn attention from figures like Drake and Chris Brown, who reportedly helped fund Tory’s legal fees. Supporters like Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna have called for a pardon from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Tory remains active creatively, releasing his album Peterson on March 7, 2025, recorded entirely in prison. The album, featuring family members like Sonstar and peaking at number 25 on the Billboard 200, has kept his fanbase engaged.
