Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed, his lungs have collapsed: How serious is this

In a shocking and deeply concerning update, reports are emerging that rapper Tory Lanez has been stabbed while serving time in prison — and the injury may have caused his lungs to collapse. While the full details haven’t been confirmed yet, fans and followers are understandably shaken and asking: how serious is this really?


Let’s start with what we know so far. Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Now, if the reports of a stabbing and lung collapse are accurate, it’s not just about prison violence anymore — we’re talking about a major medical emergency.


A collapsed lung — medically referred to as a pneumothorax — isn’t just a medical term thrown around in hospital dramas. It’s a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that requires swift medical attention. What happens during a pneumothorax is pretty straightforward: air escapes from the lung and fills the space between the lung and the chest wall. This trapped air puts pressure on the lung, making it collapse either partially or completely.


The consequences? Trouble breathing, sharp chest pain that worsens with each breath, shortness of breath, and a drop in oxygen levels. If the pressure continues to build, it can also affect the heart and surrounding vessels — sometimes resulting in a tension pneumothorax, which is an emergency that can quickly spiral into cardiac arrest if untreated.


Treatment isn’t something you can just "walk off." In minor cases, doctors may observe and allow the lung to re-expand on its own. But in moderate to severe cases — especially where breathing is impaired — a chest tube is inserted to suck out the trapped air and relieve the pressure. Most patients need to be hospitalized and closely monitored during recovery.


In a correctional facility, access to timely and high-quality medical care can be limited. Immediate emergency interventions like chest tube insertions might not be available on-site, meaning there's often a critical delay before the person is transferred to a hospital.


In short, a collapsed lung is not just a painful injury — it’s a medical emergency.