Tory Lanez Announces Not On Tor Tour While Serving Prison Sentence
Tory Lanez is preparing to connect with fans in a very different way as he serves a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The Canadian rapper and singer remains incarcerated while pursuing legal avenues related to his case, but his time behind bars has not completely stopped his music career. Now, Lanez is set to take part in a new touring concept called the “Not On Tor, Tour.” Since he cannot physically travel between cities, the planned events will instead take the form of listening experiences. Several dates have already been announced across the United States, giving supporters an opportunity to engage with his music while he remains incarcerated.
Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted in connection with the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion during a dispute in the summer of 2020. The case became one of the most closely followed legal stories involving two prominent hip hop artists, with the events leading to years of public discussion and legal proceedings. Lanez has continued to challenge his conviction through appeals, although previous attempts have been unsuccessful. His incarceration has significantly changed the way he can promote and release music. Despite those limitations, he has continued to maintain a presence in the music industry through recordings and material released while serving his sentence.
The “Not On Tor, Tour” is designed to work around Lanez’s inability to physically appear at traditional concerts. Instead of performing live in each city, the events have been described as listening experiences taking place during the fall season. The concept allows his music to remain at the centre of the experience while giving fans an opportunity to gather in different locations. The announced dates currently include New York on September 25, Los Angeles on October 15, Washington, D.C., on October 22, New Orleans on November 12 and Pittsburgh on November 13. Montreal and Toronto have also been mentioned as future locations, although dates for those cities have not yet been announced.
There is still limited information about exactly what fans can expect when they attend the listening experiences. The announcement leaves several questions about whether the events will focus on previously released music, unreleased material or a combination of both. It is also unclear whether Lanez could participate remotely through a video appearance or another form of communication from prison. Another possibility is that the events could feature DJs or other hosts presenting selections from his catalogue. Until organisers provide more details, fans will have to wait to learn how the “Not On Tor, Tour” will operate in each city.
The concept arrives as Lanez continues releasing music despite his incarceration. His supporters have remained engaged with his work, helping create continued interest in material released while he is serving his sentence. Among the projects associated with this period are his “Lost Tapes,” which have allowed listeners to hear additional music from the rapper. Releasing music from prison presents obvious logistical challenges, particularly when an artist cannot participate in conventional promotional activities. The listening tour concept appears to offer another way of maintaining a connection between Lanez’s music and his audience.
The announced dates also show the scale of the initial rollout, with events scheduled across several major American cities. New York will host the first listed event on September 25 before the tour moves to Los Angeles in October. Washington, D.C., follows on October 22, while New Orleans and Pittsburgh are scheduled for consecutive dates in November. The addition of Montreal and Toronto would give the concept a stronger connection to Lanez’s Canadian background if dates are eventually confirmed. For now, the American dates provide the clearest indication of where fans can expect the listening experiences to take place.
The “Not On Tor, Tour” is an unusual development in Lanez’s career because it attempts to recreate elements of a traditional music tour without the artist physically travelling. Listening events have become a common way for artists to introduce projects and create experiences around unreleased or newly released music. Lanez’s situation makes the concept more distinctive because the artist cannot simply walk onto a stage and perform for the crowd. The success of the events will therefore depend heavily on the music, presentation and level of involvement from the team organising them. More information will likely be needed before fans know exactly what separates these events from conventional listening parties.
For Tory Lanez, the “Not On Tor, Tour” represents another attempt to keep his music career active while he serves his sentence. The events will not provide the traditional experience of seeing Lanez perform live, but they could give his supporters another opportunity to engage with his catalogue. With dates planned for New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Pittsburgh, the concept already has a defined starting point. The eventual addition of Montreal and Toronto could expand the tour further, although those dates remain pending. Until the organisers reveal more about the format, the “Not On Tor, Tour” remains an unusual chapter in Lanez’s ongoing musical career, built around bringing his music to audiences even while he remains behind bars.
