Tory Lanez has been denied bail as he attempts to appeal his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
The 31-year-old rapper – real name is Daystar Peterson – was sentenced to 10 years behind bars after being convicted of first-degree assault, discharge of a firearm with gross negligence and having a concealed and unregistered firearm in a vehicle in relation to the 2020 incident – and his lawyers asked a judge in Los Angeles to release the star on bond while he fights the verdict.
However, TMZ.com reports Lanez’s request to live with his wife and son while the appeal goes through the courts was denied at a hearing on Thursday (14.09.23) – meaning he will have to stay behind bars.
The judge’s reasons for turning down the request included noting that the star was convicted of a violent office and has a history of violating court orders while he’s also a Canadian citizen.
Lanez’s lawyers argued the star is in America on an active work visa and has no reason to go back to Canada, but bail was still denied.
After his conviction, the rapper shared a statement on Instagram declaring his intention to fight the verdict and win his freedom back. He also refused to apologize to Megan over the incident.
