Who is Tory Lanez? How did he become famous? Does he have any kids? Who are his parents? Is Tory Lanez married? What is Tory Lanez’s net worth?
Tory Lanez whose full name is Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and singer. Tory Lanez gained recognition thanks to his mixtape titled “Conflict of My Soul: The 416 Story, which was released in August 2013.
In 2015, the singer signed to record producer Benny Blanco’s Mad Love Records through Interscope Records.
In this article, we take a glimpse at the musical journey of the Canadian rapper who has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting incident.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson |
| Date of Birth | 27th July 1992 |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer and Songwriter |
| Parents | Sonstar Peterson and Luella |
| Height | 5ft 7inches |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Who is Tory Lanez And How did he become a famous rapper?
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson popularly known as Tory Lanez is a Canadian rapper and singer who hails from Brampton, Ontario. He kickstarted his music career by releasing a mixtape “Conflict of My Soul: The 416 Story in 2013.
Two years on, in 2015, the Canadian rapper signed a deal with Mad Love Records through Interscope Records. That year was an impressive one for the Canadian rapper as he released his debut album and two mixtapes: Chixtapes III and The New Toronto.
Tory Lanez went on to release 5 studio albums: “I Told You” in 2016, “Memories Don’t Die” in 2018, “Love Me Now” in 2018, “Chixtape 5” in 2019 and “Daystar: in 2020. The rapper has several mixtapes to his credit.
The Canadian rapper has also won a number of notable awards such as Rap Recording of the Year at the 2017 and 2019 Juno Awards, and R&B/Soul Record Of The Year at the 2020 Juno Awards.
The singer has worked with numerous international artists such as Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cents, and Meek Mill among others.
In 2020, the Canadian rapper was accused of shooting British rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. He was charged with felony assault with a firearm and pleaded not guilty. He was found guilty of the charges in December 2022 and was facing up to 22 years in jail.
Who are Tory Lanez’s parents and siblings?
Tory Lanez was born on July 27 1992 in Brampton, Ontario to Sonstar Peterson and Luella Peterson. Sadly, his mother passed away. Following the death of his mother, his father was ordained as a minister and sent on missionary work allowing him to frequently move to the United States.
Tory Lanez’s father later remarried and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he met his friend Hakeem who gave him the name “Lanez”. The Canadian rapper is one of the four children of his parents.
His sister Destiny Peterson is also a music star.
Which School Did Tory Lanez Attend?
The singer attended Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School. Tory Lanez dropped out at age 16 in the tenth grade because of his dream of becoming a musician.
Is Tory Lanez Married and Does he have kids?
The Canadian rapper at the moment is not married but has a child. From 2014 to 2015, Tory Lanez was in a romantic relationship with his then-girlfriend, Trina. He has a 6-year-old son called Kai and his mother is unknown at the moment.
Tory Lanez also dated British rapper, Megan Thee Stallion from 2019 to 2020 before the shooting incident that occurred resulting in him getting jailed for 10 years.
The singer has also dated the following ladies; Joseline Hernandez, American rapper Kash Doll, South African TV personality Nakita Johnson, Masika Kalysha, Kaylin Garcia, and DreamDoll.
What is Tory Lanez’s Net Worth?
At the moment, the Canadian rapper has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Tory Lanez earns a salary of $3 million per year. The majority of his earnings come from music thus record sales, concerts, songwriting, endorsements and YouTube.
Tory Lanez has his own clothing which fetches some extra income. The clothing line is called “Lanezwear”. The rapper also has his own record label called “One Umbrella”.