Drake is stirring the pot again by throwing his weight behind a petition to release Tory Lanez from prison. Less than two years into a ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, the push for Lanez’s pardon is making waves.
Drake took to Instagram Stories to share a link to a petition calling on California governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Lanez. Along with the link, Drake expressed his support with the words, “@torylanez come home soon.”
This is not the first time Drake has shown public support for his fellow Canadian rapper. Even after Lanez’s conviction, Drake stood by him, urging for leniency. Last year, he shared a photo of Lanez captioned with “3 you.”
The controversy between Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion has not cooled down since the incident. Back in 2022, Drizzy seemed to reference the shooting in his song “Circo Loco” with some controversial lyrics. This did not sit well with Megan, who hit back on social media, condemning those who used her traumatic experience for attention.
Megan’s response was fierce, calling out artists who mocked her ordeal. She urged people to remember the facts and criticized fellow rappers for supporting someone who harmed her. Her online argument laid bare the tensions within the hip-hop community over this issue.
Lanez’s time in prison hasn’t been smooth either. He was recently attacked by another inmate, suffering severe injuries including two collapsed lungs but is fortunately on the road to recovery.
Amid the ongoing drama, Megan seemed to clap back at Drake in her single “Hiss,” where she delivered some cutting lines. These moments underscore how the fallout from the shooting continues to ripple through the music scene.
Drake’s latest plea for Tory Lanez’s release adds a new chapter to this ongoing saga of music, loyalty, and controversy. While the petition gains traction, the tension within the hip-hop world remains palpable.
