Tory Lanez‘s legal saga took another dramatic turn when the rapper’s former attorney, Shawn Holley, responded to his accusations that she conspired with JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation to orchestrate his conviction. Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, made several bombshell statements on his latest album Peterson, recorded during his prison stint. Among the most controversial claims, Lanez accused Holley of covertly collaborating with his opposition, stating, “Trial lawyer left me like she Kevin Liles / She was in bed with my opposition like wedding vows.”
In his lyrics, Lanez sharply criticized Holley for allegedly sabotaging his defense. “Shawn Holley, that’s a name I would call special / Only a special person could rep you and wanna dead you,” he rapped. “Go to your DNA expert and say don’t test you / You fully excluded but inconclusive is what she tells you.” These accusations sparked a firestorm of controversy, with Lanez alleging that his lawyer had deliberately undermined his chances of acquittal by hiding key evidence.
The Fallout: Tory Lanez Blames Holley for Failed Bail Hearings
The rapper also claimed that Holley was actively working against him during the trial, referencing his bail hearings and how they were mishandled. “My lawyer keep on pressing me to take it, I’m like, ‘Nah’ / I ain’t do the crime so I’ma sit it down right here / She’s losing my bail hearings, I feel like it’s on purpose,” Lanez rapped in Verdict Day. Lanez further insinuated that Holley’s alleged ties to Roc Nation were part of a larger plot against him, saying, “All the information I gave her is at R-O-C / Y’all had my lawyer in y’all pocket, she circling T’s.”
In response, Holley firmly rejected Lanez’s claims, calling them “meritless.” She stated, “Mr. Peterson’s claims have been investigated thoroughly by the State Bar and proven — on two separate occasions — to be meritless. His own representative has acknowledged to me that he is making these knowingly false claims in a desperate attempt to say or do anything he can to get out of prison.” Holley further clarified that her loyalty throughout the trial was only to Lanez, and her decision to step down as his counsel was due to his insistence on pursuing a defense she could not support. “He is now sitting in prison, having used that defense in his trial. Maybe he should have listened to me,” she added.
Tory Lanez’s Response to Megan Thee Stallion’s Allegations and Restraining Order
In addition to the ongoing dispute with Holley, Lanez also addressed Megan Thee Stallion’s allegations that he has been harassing her from prison. Megan, who was awarded a five-year restraining order against the rapper, claimed that Lanez had been targeting her while incarcerated. Lanez responded in his track My Shayla, rapping: “My haters spiraling these days, so don’t shit amaze me / But restraining orders in prison? Yo, that shit is crazy.” He added: “What more do n-ggas want from me like Tyreese / When he said it in that one video, crying on his knees?”
The track also referenced the ongoing controversy surrounding Milagro Gramz, a blogger allegedly paid by Lanez’s team to fabricate stories about Megan online. Lanez, in his lyrics, mocked the situation, saying, “Roc Nation comin’ for Milagro, that’s really funny / Even more, they tryna find ways to relate it to me.” He further insinuated that a court reporter, Meghann Cuniff, who extensively covered the trial, was being paid to undermine his case: “If I was petty I would countersue ’cause I got evidence / Meghann Cuniff been on payroll to play a dummy.”
Court Reporter Meghann Cuniff Responds
Cuniff, who was a frequent presence in the courtroom during Lanez’s trial, quickly responded to Lanez’s track on social media, acknowledging his mention of her. “I’m glad he pronounced my name correctly,” she tweeted, marking a sharp retort to Lanez’s claims.
The Ongoing Legal Drama and Its Implications
As Lanez continues to voice his frustrations in his music and on social media, the legal and public fallout continues to unfold. His accusations against Shawn Holley, his ongoing battle with Megan Thee Stallion, and his controversial remarks about various figures have ensured that his case remains in the headlines. Whether or not these latest statements will affect Lanez’s standing in the public eye or his legal situation remains to be seen, but it is clear that the rapper is determined to fight back against the system he believes has wronged him.
The question of whether Lanez’s claims will have any legal repercussions or affect his sentence will be determined in the coming months as the legal battles persist. For now, it’s clear that Tory Lanez is not backing down and is willing to use every tool at his disposal—whether music, social media, or legal strategy—to push back against his perceived adversaries.
