Tory Lanez is a Canadian singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his versatile blend of R&B and hip-hop, whose career has included significant musical releases and collaborations. After releasing his debut mixtape ‘T.L 2 T.O.’ in 2009, Tory Lanez quickly gained recognition, leading to his discovery by Sean Kingston in 2010 and a signing with Time is Money Entertainment in 2011. He continued to build his discography with several impactful mixtapes, including ‘Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story’ in 2013 and ‘Chixtape II’ in 2014. In 2014, Lanez launched his popular ‘Fargo Fridays’ series, consistently releasing new music and videos to expand his growing online presence.
Later that year, he released ‘Love Me Now?,’ which earned him a second Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year in 2019. His strategic releases continued with ‘Chixtape 5’ in 2019, an album that reached #2 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing his continued commercial appeal and artistic evolution. Transitioning to independent artistry in 2020 after fulfilling his contract with Interscope Records, Lanez released his fifth album, ‘Daystar,’ underscoring his commitment to owning his masters and publishing rights. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he captivated audiences globally by hosting his ‘Quarantine Radio’ on Instagram Live, setting platform records for live viewers.
That same year, he earned another Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for his track ‘Freaky.’ Demonstrating his genre versatility, Lanez released the 1980s-inspired ‘Alone at Prom’ in 2021, followed by ‘Sorry 4 What’ in 2022. Maintaining a prolific output, Lanez released a Deluxe Edition of ‘Alone at Prom’ in 2023, further expanding on the project’s retro sound. His dedication to his craft continued with the release of the album ‘Peterson’ in 2025.