Tory Lanez Accuses News Sites Of Being Paid Off For "Smear Campaign"

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The singer took to his Instagram Story to share a few thoughts.

The saga continues for Tory Lanez now that he's finally speaking out on his side of the story regarding the July shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion. We recently received Tory's 17-track album Daystar where the singer-rapper made quite a few revelations. According to Tory, he isn't the person responsible for injuring Megan Thee Stallion and he accused the Houston rapper and her team of trying to set him up to take the fall. He also spoke about his romance with Meg and added that he was hurt by his famous friends who abandoned him. 

Lanez was also criticized for releasing his album the day after the Breonna Taylor indictment was announced, but he clarified his decision, saying that September 25 is his mother's birthday and the day she passed away. The Canadian artist returned to social media on Tuesday (September 29) with a few more thoughts, and this time he was calling out the alleged "smear campaign" against him.

On his Instagram Story, Tory Lanez wrote: "I don't move on social media's time . I move on Gods time . I don't operate in fear , I operate in FAITH  . I don't bow down to the lies of man . I stick with the TRUTH of god . And for those reasons . It doesn't matter who rises against me in this hour and small season . BIG OR SMALL OBSTACLE .... I will PREVAILS and RISE to GREATNESS . As GOS SAID I WILL ."

In another post, he shared multiple screenshots from various news sources including ComplexHigh Snobiety, Vulture, and Blavity. "I've never seen verified publications ... come together with "biased" opinions for a smear campaign on an artist," he wrote. "However I still have love for each and everyone of you who continue to choose money over truth. My heart and character doesn't change because yours does." 

He added, "I wonder who's paying y'all?!?" Do you think sites aree being paid off to speak negatively about Tory Lanez?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.