Tory Lanez is stirring things up from prison, taking credit for today’s vibrant streaming landscape.
- In 2020, his Quarantine Radio became a sensation, drawing massive attention during the pandemic’s gloom.
- He partnered for a good cause, launching a fund to aid those hit hard by COVID-19.
- However, things took a dark turn following a violent incident involving Megan Thee Stallion.
- Lanez is now facing a decade-long sentence and a restraining order after the altercation.
Tory Lanez, from his prison cell, has sparked a buzz by claiming he’s the unsung hero behind streaming’s immense popularity. He credits his viral Quarantine Radio for paving the way. “I crawled so the streaming community could walk,” he boldly stated in a social media post.
Quarantine Radio, launched in March 2020, quickly became a pandemic entertainment staple. It pulled in stars like Drake, who reportedly helped set an Instagram Live record with 237,000 viewers. Even Instagram’s CEO lent a hand to get the show back on air after a suspension.
The streaming sensation led Lanez to collaborate with Amazon Music and The Dream Center in May 2020 to create the Tory Lanez Dream City Fund. This was a charitable effort aimed at supporting those hit hardest by the pandemic, providing essentials like meals and diapers.
Despite his charitable ventures, Lanez’s world turned upside down with a violent confrontation involving Megan Thee Stallion. This infamous incident, where he shot her in the feet, resulted in a 10-year prison sentence.
The saga took another twist when Megan Thee Stallion secured a five-year restraining order against Lanez. She’s accused him of ongoing harassment even while he’s behind bars, leading to this legal safeguard.
Lanez’s lawyer, Michael Hayden, has contested the restraining order. He argues that it unlawfully restricts Lanez’s freedom of speech, though Lanez remains in prison following his 2022 conviction.
Tory Lanez’s influence on streaming is undeniable, though overshadowed by his legal troubles.