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Drake Backs Tory Lanez Amid Legal Turmoil

8/26/2025

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Drake expressed support for Tory Lanez on August 24, targeting journalist Rob Markman in comments on a 2019 interview clip.
Markman responded by mentioning Drake's legal challenges with Universal Music Group.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and was hospitalized due to a stabbing incident in prison earlier this year.

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Drake expressed support for Tory Lanez on August 24, targeting journalist Rob Markman in comments on a 2019 interview clip.
Markman responded by mentioning Drake's legal challenges with Universal Music Group.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and was hospitalized due to a stabbing incident in prison earlier this year.