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Tory Lanez
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ToryLanez

Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian singer and rapper. Known for his versatility and blending R&B and hip-hop in his music, he was first discovered by Sean Kingston. He came to initial recognition with his mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, released in August 2013. In 2015, Lanez signed with record producer Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records, an imprint of Interscope Records.

Origin
Brampton
Active since
1992

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Biography

Story

Tory Lanez, born Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson on July 27, 1992, in Brampton, Ontario, is a Canadian singer and rapper. Known for his versatility in blending R&B and hip-hop, he first gained attention with his mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story" in 2013. In 2015, he signed with Mad Love Records, an imprint of Interscope Records. His debut studio album, "I Told You" (2016), was commercially successful, featuring hits like "Say It" and "Luv". Lanez continued to achieve success with subsequent albums such as "Memories Don't Die" and "LoVE me NOw?". His discography includes several notable projects, and he has plans for future releases, including the upcoming album "PETERSON" in 2025.

  1. 01

    Born on July 27, 1992, in Brampton, Ontario.

  2. 02

    Mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story" released in 2013.

  3. 03

    Debut album "I Told You" released in 2016, featuring singles "Say It" and "Luv".

  4. 04

    "Memories Don't Die" (2018) peaked at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart.

  5. 05

    "Chixtape 5" (2019) reached number two on the Billboard 200.

Awards

  • prix Juno
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Selection

Discography

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  • Cruel Intentions
    2015EP

    Cruel Intentions

  • I Told You
    2016

    I Told You

  • Memories Don’t Die
    2018

    Memories Don’t Die

  • LoVE me NOw?
    2018

    LoVE me NOw?

  • The New Toronto 1 & 2
    2018

    The New Toronto 1 & 2

  • Chixtape 3 & 4
    2018

    Chixtape 3 & 4

  • The Bag
    2018EP

    The Bag

  • Chixtape 5
    2019

    Chixtape 5

  • LONER
    2020

    LONER

  • Daystar
    2020

    Daystar

  • Alone At Prom
    2021

    Alone At Prom

  • PLAYBOY
    2021

    PLAYBOY

  • We Outside
    2021EP

    We Outside

  • Sorry 4 What
    2022

    Sorry 4 What

  • PETERSON
    2025

    PETERSON

  • LOL : SLUTTY BASS
    2026

    LOL : SLUTTY BASS

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01How old is Tory Lanez / when was he born?+

Tory Lanez was born in 1992.

Q02Where is Tory Lanez from?+

Tory Lanez is from Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Q03What kind of music does Tory Lanez make?+

Tory Lanez makes hip-hop and contemporary RnB music.

Q04What are his biggest hits / albums / songs?+

Some of his biggest hits include the albums "I Told You" (2016), "Memories Don’t Die" (2018), and "Chixtape 5" (2019).

Q05Since when has Tory Lanez been active?+

Tory Lanez has been active since 2013.

Q06Has he won any awards?+

Tory Lanez has won a Juno Award.