Tory Lanez‘s dad has confirmed that he is being transferred to another correctional facility after being stabbed 14 times at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.

The rapper sparked concerns among his fans and family members last week after the brutal stabbing left him fighting for his life.

Following the incident, there have been new calls for Lanez’s release from prison amid new evidence from his legal team, which they believe proves his innocence.

Lanez’s dad, Sonstar Peterson, appeared on NewsNation‘s “CUOMO” on Wednesday and revealed that the rapper was being transferred to another prison.

When asked to confirm if his son was being moved, Peterson said, “Yes, that is correct. It’s one of the things that we’ve been concerned about.”

He continued, “But he’s being moved because it’s a part of the prison’s protocol that when a situation like this happens, I think they believe it’s better for him to be in another facility and so he’s being moved as we speak.”

However, Peterson expressed his family’s concern for Lanez’s safety and well-being, noting, “One thing, of course, we are concerned about is because my son is a high-profile person and when things like this happen there’s always some kind of weird news going out to spin it to be something else, you know, ‘maybe he went crazy in the prison and they moved him.'”

He added, “You know, there is a lot of stuff that happens, but the truth being that he is being moved right now as we speak.

Peterson also said, “We have concerns because no. 1, he has just been discharged not many days ago from the hospital and he was discharged with 14 stab wounds, an incident that collapsed his lungs.”

Peterson was thankful that his son was “recovering” but lamented that he had to go on a lengthy journey to a new facility.

He said, “Thankfully, he is recovering. He is doing well. But now he has to take a three-hour ride and he is the victim in this situation. Those are things that really concern me.”

He continued, “[Tory Lanez] is the victim. He never provoked this incident in prison and anybody that knows him. in fact, I have met many people who went there to visit him, my wife and I, that will tell you that he is someone who is liked. He is not someone who is a troublemaker.”

Peterson revealed, “I was with the COs, the correctional officers in the hospital he was taken after this incident and the COs spoke to me and they said when they heard on the intercom that they had to transport somebody to the hospital and it was him. The guy looked at me and said, ‘Why him? Of all people.’ Because he doesn’t do anything like that to warrant these kinds of things.”

Lanez is recovering after being stabbed 14 times in a violent prison attack on May 12, 2025, at the California Correctional Institution. The assault left him with collapsed lungs and critical injuries. Lanez was rushed to a hospital in Bakersfield and is now in stable condition, breathing on his own and able to speak.

His team confirmed he suffered wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. The attacker was identified as 42-year-old Santino Casio, a convicted killer with a long history of violence. Casio has been placed in restricted housing, and an investigation is underway.

Despite the trauma, Lanez remains in good spirits and is thankful for the prayers and support he’s received.

Unite the People, a nonprofit legal advocacy group, revealed that Megan’s former best friend, Kelsey Harris’s former bodyguard, claimed he overheard her confessing to firing the gun during the 2020 incident. This aligned with testimony from trial witness Sean Kelly.

Attorney Walter Roberts questioned why only Lanez’s DNA was tested despite multiple people being in the vehicle. The controversy caught political attention as U.S. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue a pardon, citing flawed evidence and bias.

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion voiced frustration over renewed scrutiny, stating she’s tired of reliving her trauma. She reaffirmed Lanez’s guilt, emphasizing the court’s ruling and rejecting the new claims as recycled conspiracy theories.

The case continues to divide public opinion, with the latest developments sparking debate online.