Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after attack in California prison

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Rapper Tory Lanez was attacked on Monday by another inmate at a prison in Tehachapi, California, and transported to an outside medical facility for treatment, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Lanez, 32, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was wounded at 7:20 a.m. at a housing unit in the California Correctional Institution.

"Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid," officials said.