In a surprising turn in the high-profile shooting case involving rapper Tory Lanez and hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, new claims and alleged evidence have reignited debates about what really happened the night of July 12, 2020. Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of shooting Megan in the foot. But recent developments have raised serious questions about whether he was actually the one who pulled the trigger.
🚨 Allegations Pointing to Kelsey Harris
Central to these developments is the role of Megan’s former best friend and assistant, Kelsey Harris, who was present during the incident. According to recent reports and resurfaced testimony, a security guard who was allegedly present claimed Kelsey had possession of the gun shortly before the shots were fired.
Lanez’s legal team has also argued that DNA evidence on the firearm was inconclusive, and they continue to assert that their client was wrongfully convicted based on inconsistent witness accounts and pressure from media narratives. Lanez himself has maintained his innocence throughout the case, and these new claims have led some supporters to question whether he received a fair trial.
📹 Questions About Suppressed Footage and Political Pressure
Adding to the controversy, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a review of the case, suggesting potential video footage exists that was not considered in court. This move sparked further speculation that critical evidence might have been overlooked—or intentionally ignored.
Social media and several cultural commentators have since called for a reexamination of the case, not only because of the alleged new information but also due to the potential mishandling of witness credibility and media bias against Lanez from the beginning.
🧑⚖️ A Polarized Public
While Megan’s legal team has strongly denied the recent claims—stating that all evidence was properly reviewed during the trial—many believe the new information warrants at least a second look. Supporters of Lanez argue that the justice system moved too quickly to convict a high-profile Black male artist without fully vetting all possible scenarios or motives.
Lanez’s fans and industry figures have also voiced concerns about how the court of public opinion has shaped perception of the case, especially in the era of viral misinformation and media sensationalism.
👁️ What Happens Next?
It’s unclear whether this new information will lead to a formal appeal or retrial, but Lanez’s team appears to be building momentum. The push for transparency, fair representation, and reconsideration of the evidence has stirred up serious discourse within the hip-hop community and beyond.
As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the full truth of what happened that night is still being contested, and many believe Tory Lanez deserves the opportunity for a more thorough—and unbiased—examination of the facts.