Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Altercation; ID Cabasa Shuts Down Akon’s Afrobeats Claim
Rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving time at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, was reportedly taken to the hospital after being stabbed during a scuffle with another inmate. The incident, which occurred on Monday, May 12, 2025, left the 32-year-old injured, though sources say his condition isn’t life-threatening.
Lanez, who began serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was reportedly transported by ambulance for medical attention. Investigations are ongoing, and the reasons behind the altercation remain unclear.
Lanez’s legal troubles started after Megan Thee Stallion testified that he fired at her during an argument, famously telling her to “dance” before pulling the trigger. The case drew massive public attention and led to widespread conversations about violence, accountability, and celebrity behavior.
Meanwhile, in the world of Afrobeats, a different kind of controversy is brewing—this time over credit.
Nigerian music producer and executive ID Cabasa recently weighed in on Akon’s bold claim that he helped pioneer the Afrobeats movement. In a recent interview, Akon credited his collaborations with Nigerian artists in the late 2000s and early 2010s as the foundation for the genre’s global rise.
But ID Cabasa isn’t buying it.
Speaking on Wazobia FM, he acknowledged that Akon did partner with some big names in the early days, but said that doesn’t mean he gets to take credit for creating the sound. Cabasa pointed out that artists like 2Face, 9ice, and Timaya had already made waves before Akon’s well-publicized visits to Nigeria or collaborations with stars like P-Square and Wizkid.
He also addressed another eyebrow-raising statement from Akon—that he discovered and signed Wizkid. Cabasa set the record straight, noting that Banky W was the one who discovered Wizkid’s talent and signed him to Empire Mates Entertainment. Akon’s label came in later, forming a partnership—not a mentorship.
While Akon may have played a role in amplifying Afrobeats internationally, Cabasa insists the roots of the genre run deeper—and much closer to home.
