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Tory Lanez

R&B Singer

Birthday July 27, 1992

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Age 32 Years

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Who Is Tory Lanez? Age, Biography and Wiki

Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson on July 27, 1992, is a Canadian singer, rapper, and songwriter who gained prominence in the mid-2010s. With a unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and reggae influences, he quickly rose to fame, capturing the attention of music lovers worldwide. As of 2025, Tory Lanez is 32 years old.

Occupation R&B Singer
Date of Birth July 27, 1992
Age 32 Years
Birth Place Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Horoscope Leo
Country Canada

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Tory Lanez's Popularity over time

Height, Weight & Measurements

Tory Lanez stands at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs around 150 pounds (68 kg). His athletic build and dynamic style have become a hallmark of his public persona. In 2025, Tory maintains a fit appearance, often seen flaunting his physique during performances and on social media platforms.

Lanez' debut studio album, I Told You (2016) explored alternative R&B and was commercially successful. It was supported by the singles "Say It" and "Luv," which peaked at numbers 23 and 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Both released in 2018, Lanez' second and third albums, Memories Don't Die and Love Me Now?

delved further into hip-hop and were met with continued commercial success despite mixed reviews; the former became his first album to peak atop the Canadian Albums Chart, while the latter spawned the double platinum-certified single "Talk to Me" (with Rich the Kid).

His fourth album and final major label release, Chixtape 5 (2019) peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200, while his fifth album, Daystar (2020) peaked at number ten. He then released his 1980s-inspired sixth album, Alone at Prom (2021), followed by his seventh, Sorry 4 What (2022) until his incarceration.

His eighth album, Peterson (2025), entered the Billboard 200 at number 25.

Family, Dating & Relationship Status

In recent years, Tory Lanez has been relatively private about his personal life. As of 2025, he is rumored to be dating popular model and influencer Megan Thee Stallion. Their relationship has garnered significant media attention, fueling speculation and interest among fans. Tory has often spoken fondly of his family, crediting his upbringing in Brampton, Ontario, as a foundational influence on his music career.

The family was based in Montreal, before moving to Miami, Florida, growing up as the youngest of six siblings. At the age of eleven his mother died of anemia, following this his father began working as an ordained minister and missionary, causing them both to move frequently throughout the United States.

Lanez's father later remarried and the family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where Lanez met his friend Hakeem, who at the time was a janitor. The nickname "Lanez" was given to him by Hakeem, as a comment on Lanez's thrill-seeking tendencies, that sometimes saw him mucking around in the street, not looking for traffic and playing in the lanes.

Net Worth and Salary

Tory Lanez's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $10 million. This wealth is primarily attributed to his successful music career, including album sales, streaming revenues, and concert tours. Additionally, Tory has engaged in various lucrative endorsement deals, which have further contributed to his financial success.

Career, Business and Investments

Tory Lanez’s career took off with the release of his debut album I Told You in 2016. Since then, he has released multiple successful projects, including Memories Don’t Die and Daystar. In 2025, he continues to explore new musical territories and has expanded his brand into other ventures, including fashion and collaborations with major brands. Tory has also been involved in real estate investments, indicating a strategic approach to growing his wealth.

In 2025, he released Peterson, which was recorded entirely while in prison and utilizing AI technology, and Lanez has described it as the "first ever in-real-time prison album". The album reached a peak position of number twenty-five on the US Billboard 200. On May 12, 2025, Lanez was hospitalized after being stabbed in his prison cell by another inmate.

Social Network

Tory Lanez maintains a strong presence across various social media platforms. You can find him on:

Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson (born July 27, 1992), known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. First discovered by Sean Kingston, he received initial recognition for his mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, released in August 2013.

In 2015, Lanez signed with record producer Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records, an imprint of Interscope Records.

Education

Tory Lanez attended John Polanyi Collegiate Institute, where he developed his passion for music. He later dropped out to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. His self-education in the music scene has greatly contributed to his artistic growth and business acumen in the music industry.


On August 8, 2023, Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. He was found guilty of first-degree assault with a firearm, discharge of a firearm with gross negligence, and having a concealed firearm in a vehicle. As of 2025, he is incarcerated at California Correctional Institution.

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