Tory Lanez Punches Man, Accused Of Running Off After: Video

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Tory Lanez is captured on video throwing a punch and hitting a man in the face, but his alleged victim claims the singer immediately fled the scene.

He was just all smiles while hosting a live stream with Justin Bieber and Bryson Tiller, but Tory Lanez is accused of sucker-punching a man. Joshua Benoit took to his Instagram page to share a video of himself engaging in a verbal altercation with Tory Lanez. The singer is heard and seen yelling at Benoit before a punch is thrown.

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"Yo @torylanez you’re going to sucker punch me and run out after? I’m not one to take to social media about things, but I reached out to you many times and this is the only way I can get your attention," Benoit wrote in the caption. "Besides, I already seen this video going around, so It is what it is. I reached out to you to resolve this like men a few times! We live in the same city... get at me. This is the last time I’ll speak on it. If anyone has the full video DM me ASAP!!"

The clip only lasts a few seconds but people have quickly come forward to say that the incident looks staged. Some eagle-eyed viewers say that the hit didn't actually connect to Benoit's face, while others question when this happened since Tory looked as if he didn't have a care in the world while on Live with Bieber and Tiller. Take a look at the video for yourself and let us know if you think it's all cap.


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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.