Tory Lanez spoke out today and shared a message with his fans to let them know he’s doing ok in the slammer. In the post that was shared to Instagram account account on Monday, Lanez can be heard telling his fans how happy he is to finally be out of county jail and transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California.
“Ayo umbrellas man, what’s good I’m talking to you live from prison right now. I’m just happy to get out that bull sh*t county jail. They was hating on a young fly n*gga. Had me on 24 hour lockdown, half sized cell by myself with no windows or mirrors. A n*gga ain’t even seen himself in a whole year yo. But with all the disadvantages against me, my head has always been held high and I want y’all to know that I’m in great spirits. My drive and my ambition is growing stronger and stronger every day. And I’m so proud of how y’all been moving in my support.”
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“I know this feels like a scary time, but don’t be afraid man this sh*t don’t spark no fear in my heart at all. In fact, I’m more prepared than ever. The music, the videos and all the projects you wanted they are all ready to drop,” he shared.
Despite reports saying that Tory is “scared for his life” the rapper/singer seems to still have hope that he will get out of prison. A source spoke with Page Six and revealed that Tory was frighten for his safety while he takes on this ten year sentence. “Tory is scared for his life and safety in prison. He feels like he is an instant and direct target because of his celebrity status,” a source told the news outlet. “He stands in at 5-foot-3, so his size is definitely a setback,” a source. The insider added: “He is housed with real hardcore criminals, murderers. So he is really hoping that his lawyers will be able to continue to fight for his freedom while still maintaining his innocence. The whole thing is a mess.” The source also added, that Lanez has shed a few tears while behind bars. “He definitely had his moments where he has teared up,” and that in jail he is, “realizing who his real friends are.”
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As we previously reported, the prison that Tory has been transferred to has reputation of being very dangerous. North Kern State Prison in Delano, California reportedly holds about 4,000 inmates and has recently made headlines on local news station for some vicious crimes that took place at the facility. According to TMZ, Ramon Escobar is a known serial killer who who was recently charged with first degree murder after killing his cell mate, Juan Villanueva, 53 back in February. Also on July 4, 25-year-old Ricardo Saldivar was found dead in his cell and authorities with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are now investigating his death as a homicide. Inmates have also been accused of attacking staff members. According to the report, multiple inmates have found ways to escape the prison despite the facility being fitted with an electric fence around the perimeter.