Iggy Azalea Submitted a Letter Of Support For Tory Lanez

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images Aug 09 2023

Iggy Azalea submits letter of support for Tory Lanez ahead of his sentencing for Megan Thee Stallion shooting.

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Azalea explains her submission of a support letter for rapper Tory Lanez, convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

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Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, is set for sentencing, with Azalea among 76 others providing letters of recommendation.

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Azalea's letter advocates for rehabilitative punishments instead of discarding lives and supports prison reform.

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Azalea thought her letter was intended only for the judge and not for public disclosure.

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Prosecutors request a 13-year prison sentence for Lanez, who shot Megan Thee Stallion during a 2020 argument in Hollywood Hills.

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Lanez's sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, following the shooting incident involving the hip-hop star.

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Megan Thee Stallion, seeks a severe sentence, referencing being "viciously shot by the defendant" in a written statement.

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The shooting incident occurred after a party in the Hollywood Hills, leading to Lanez's conviction.

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Azalea's letter is part of a larger group of recommendations submitted in support of Lanez.

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Azalea's stance reflects her support for prison reform and a belief in rehabilitative justice measures.

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