Drake reiterates calls for Tory Lanez’s release from prison: “Free Up T”

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Drake has called for Tory Lanez‘s release once again after the rapper was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in both feet.Lanez was found guilty in December 2022 of three felonies related to the shooting in 2020 and began serving his 10-year sentence the following August.He was found guilty of all three charges pegged against him: one count of assault with a semi-automatic firearm; one count of carrying a concealed, loaded, and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and one charge of discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

The rapper-singer has maintained his innocence from behind bars and was granted a chance to appeal the judgement in July.Earlier this year, Drake shared a photo of Lanez to his Instagram story with the caption “3 you” but didn’t elaborate further on his comments.Now, the Canadian singer has called for Lanez’s freedom again during his Drizzmas Giveaway stream with Adin Ross on Boxing Day (December 26).Drake confirms new music with Young Thug is coming and showed support for Tory Lanez“I can’t wait till Thug drops […] Drake and Thugger, of course”pic.twitter.com/Ei4XXTy9pt— RapTV (@Rap) December 27, 2024At one point, Drake took a moment to express his excitement for Young Thug‘s first new material following his release from jail last month.

Young Thug was released after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges, ending the longest criminal trial in Georgia history.“Shout-out to Thug, I can’t wait until Thug drops.

Drake and Thugger, of course,” Drake said of a potential collaboration. “W Thug, welcome home!”He then went on to give Lanez a shout-out, adding: “Free up T, man.