Tory Lanez Arrested on Gun Charge Following Police Search, Megan Thee Stallion Was With Him (UPDATE)

The Canadian artist was taken into custody and charged after police allegedly found a gun when they pulled him over, TMZ reports.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: Tory Lanez performs at Coca-Cola ENERGY Show Up at SIR Stage37 on February 03, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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UPDATED 7/15 1:36 p.m. ET: TMZ shared a new report, including video, about the incident on Wednesday. Per the latest update, police initially detained "everyone in the vehicle." A helicopter was hovering above the scene for the duration of the incident.

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Tory Lanez was arrested this weekend.

The Canadian artist was taken into custody after police allegedly found a gun when they pulled him over, TMZ reports, citing law enforcement. Tory was reportedly booked and charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, which TMZ pointed out is a felony.

According to the outlet, Megan Thee Stallion was with Tory at the time of the arrest and was listed as a "victim" by police. At the time of Tory's arrest Meg's foot was cut by what was thought to be broken glass and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The incident reportedly began at a house party in Hollywood Hills when an argument erupted with people in a SUV. Police were able to obtain descriptions of the car and later located it, finding Tory and Megan inside. Police say they began receiving calls of the incident at around 4:30 a.m on Sunday. Four shell casings were later found by police near the home where the alteration took place. 

Lanez, who's real name is Daystar Peterson and is 27 years old, was released on Sunday on $35,000 bond. His court date is scheduled for October 13. 

Tory's arrest comes on the heels of the rapper hanging with Kylie Jenner.

Megan, Kylie Jenner & Tory Lanez hanging out via IG Live.💗 pic.twitter.com/soLnIBsFxE

In other news, Tory dropped off two songs, "392" featuring VVS Ken and "Staccato," this past Friday. The 2-song package was titled The VVS Capsule.

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