Tory Lanez Touches On Legal Woes: "I'm Actively Facing 24 Years"

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"This is not no play-play situation," he told Akademiks of his ongoing case with Megan Thee Stallion.

His recent antics have caused him to become a public spectacle once again, but Tory Lanez insists that he's keeping out of trouble. As fans praise his latest album Sorry 4 What, Lanez is once again at the center of controversy. Just prior to being named in a lawsuit by a pregnant woman, he faced backlash for allegedly attacking August Alsina after the singer failed to greet him.

Lanez claimed "nothing happened," but later, he was booted from tour. For years, he has been under scrutiny as he's questioned about his legal troubles, and in a new interview with DJ Akademiks's Off The Record podcast, he's touching on some hot topics. Lanez addressed why he's stayed silent on his controversies, including the shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion.

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"There is a time and a place, brother," Lanez said in the clip. "When, for those people, who I do not know and do not owe any explanation, will get an explanation." Akademiks asked him how he's been able to be patient.

"I've never been a patient guy, but I will tell you this: I've always been a time and place guy," the singer replied. "That's not about me trying to be too cool or me being like, 'Yo, I'm too cool to give y'all the answer' or 'I'm so patient' or 'I'm so resilient.' No, guys, I'm in an open case and maybe I make this sh*t look really beautiful, but I'm facing 24 years."

"I am actively facing 24 years. Next month," he said. "This is not no play-play situation. I'm not 'bout to...I've been in this for three years. I'm not about to play internet games with you guys. I'm not gonna start now."

Check out the clip, and the full episode, below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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