Tory Lanez's Prison Attacker Claims Self-Defense in Brutal Stabbing Incident

In a shocking turn of events, the inmate who brutally stabbed rapper Tory Lanez 14 times in prison has come forward to claim he acted in self-defense. The attacker, identified as Cosio, is already serving a life sentence for murder.

According to Cosio's account provided to TMZ, he heard rumors that Lanez was planning to attack him and had put a bounty out on his head. Cosio claims he then crossed paths with Lanez in the prison and saw something bulging from his clothing, which he believed was a weapon. Fearing for his safety, Cosio says he preemptively attacked Lanez.

Lanez and Cosio were previously housed in neighboring cells and are said to have had a positive relationship initially. However, the details around the breakdown of their relationship remain unclear.

In response, Lanez's legal team strongly refuted Cosio's claims, calling the attack "savage and ferocious" and an "absurd fabrication." They emphasized that Lanez's continued incarceration is a "miscarriage of justice" and a threat to his safety, demanding his immediate release.

The brutal attack left Lanez with serious injuries, including both of his lungs collapsing, requiring him to be placed on a breathing machine. However, he is now breathing on his own and expected to make a full recovery.

Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. His legal team is using this latest incident to bolster their efforts to secure a pardon from California Governor Gavin Newsom, but their pleas have so far been met with silence.

This shocking development underscores the dangerous realities faced by Lanez behind bars and the ongoing legal battle surrounding his high-profile case. As the situation continues to unfold, the hip-hop community will undoubtedly be closely following the latest updates.