August 8th 2023.
After news broke that Iggy Azalea wrote a letter of implied support for Tory Lanez during his sentencing hearing, the rapper has set the record straight. In December 2022, Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Pete, also known as Megan Thee Stallion, in the highly publicized trial.
Azalea confirmed that she wrote the letter and explained her “genuine experience” with the convicted singer to the judge. She also clarified that she hasn’t been in contact with Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, for months and wished him well.
The artist went on to explain that she doesn’t “support” either party in the case. Instead, she supports prison reform. Azalea stated: “I am not in support of throwing away ANY ones life if we can give reasonable punishments that are rehabilitative instead. I support prison reform. Period.”
Azalea was shocked when her assumed confidentiality was broken. A notable journalist covering the trial, Meghan Cuniff, revealed the judge’s mention of her letter in the court. She tweeted: “I was told this was for a judge only, yet it’s being discussed in public. I never intended to publicly comment.”
The mother of one has kept a relatively low profile regarding her association with Lanez, especially during the trial. While she hasn’t explicitly stated her take on the ordeal, she expressed that the trial was “full of oddities.”
Azalea also revealed that while she wants Lanez to take accountability for his actions, she does not believe the maximum sentencing, up to 13 years, is necessary. The rapper tweeted: “Yes: he should be held accountable. No: the charges don’t warrant 5plus in prison. Most agree with that sentiment because it’s a reasonable take.”
Lanez is expected to receive his sentence on August 8, so it remains to be seen if Azalea’s letter of support will have any effect.
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