A Los Angeles jury found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of shooting fellow singer Megan Thee Stallion. The former now faces over 22 years in prison. His family has since denounced the verdict.The jury found Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, guilty of three felony counts. The rapper showed no visible reaction when the verdict was announced. He remained handcuffed while in the courtroom.It remains unknown whether the Canadian rapper plans to appeal. Meanwhile, his family reacted angrily to the verdict. As it was announced, Tory Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, screamed inside the courtroom,“This is a wicked system!”Sonstar continued:“It’s not over! God does not lose! And even though we’ve come to this junction, trust me, you will see that our God does not fail.”philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Tory Lanez’s father reacts to the guilty verdict: “It’s not over, God does not lose!”2235373Tory Lanez’s father reacts to the guilty verdict: “It’s not over, God does not lose!” https://t.co/ZGPleAi8kKIn an interview with Insider, Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney, Alex Spiro, said:“The jury got it right. I am thankful there is justice for Meg.”What charges is Tory Lanez facing?After deliberations, the 30-year-old was found guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, holding a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.According to TMZ, the Canadian rapper now faces over 22 years in prison. The same will be confirmed at his January 27 sentencing. They also claimed that the singer’s lawyers were in contact with immigration officials prior to the verdict being announced. They were told that it is likely that he may face deportation.The jurors reached the verdict after seven hours of deliberations. Lanez was immediately taken into custody after the announcement.After the verdict was delivered, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón commended Megan Thee Stallion for her “courage.” He said:“You showed incredible courage and vulnerability with your testimony despite repeated and grotesque attacks that you did not deserve. You faced unjust and despicable scrutiny that no woman should ever face and you have been an inspiration to others across LA County and the nation.”Netizens celebrate Megan Thee Stallion’s winThe internet was sent into a frenzy after the verdict was announced. Ardent fans of the Sweetest Pie singer congratulated her on her legal win.Rae Sanni@raesanniNow I hope Megan Thee Stallion has a wonderful Christmas and never mentions Kelsey or that little guy ever again.22412Now I hope Megan Thee Stallion has a wonderful Christmas and never mentions Kelsey or that little guy ever again.amorphous@loneamorphousit just pains me that megan had to go through so much to get here, and [they] still not gonna let up. we got our good sis tho!!! nothing but peace and growth for THEE STALLION.897151it just pains me that megan had to go through so much to get here, and [they] still not gonna let up. we got our good sis tho!!! nothing but peace and growth for THEE STALLION.Omid Scobie@scobieThe way people on social media and YouTube have tried to besmirch Megan @TheeStallion’s name, slander her reputation and mock her trauma has been disgusting.THIS is the justice she deserved: twitter.com/bbcbreaking/st…BBC Breaking News@BBCBreakingUS jury finds rapper Tory Lanez guilty of shooting and wounding Grammy award-winning star Megan Thee Stallion bbc.in/3vcHPft67182US jury finds rapper Tory Lanez guilty of shooting and wounding Grammy award-winning star Megan Thee Stallion bbc.in/3vcHPftThe way people on social media and YouTube have tried to besmirch Megan @TheeStallion’s name, slander her reputation and mock her trauma has been disgusting.THIS is the justice she deserved: twitter.com/bbcbreaking/st…Raquel Willis (she/her)@RaquelWillis_Megan Thee Stallion deserves more than the “justice” served in Tory Lanez’s case. She deserves a culture and media landscape that doesn’t demonize Black women’s lives, safety, and voices.We all need to understand that psychosocial wounds are just as harmful as physical wounds.335898117Megan Thee Stallion deserves more than the “justice” served in Tory Lanez’s case. She deserves a culture and media landscape that doesn’t demonize Black women’s lives, safety, and voices.We all need to understand that psychosocial wounds are just as harmful as physical wounds.Kat Tenbarge@kattenbargeDon’t forget that Megan Thee Stallion was shot, went through unimaginable pain and fear that night, may have have bullet fragments in her feet for the rest of her life and STILL people chose to harass and villainize her. PROTECT victims. BELIEVE victims.326805519Don’t forget that Megan Thee Stallion was shot, went through unimaginable pain and fear that night, may have have bullet fragments in her feet for the rest of her life and STILL people chose to harass and villainize her. PROTECT victims. BELIEVE victims.Jemele Hill@jemelehillSo many people owe @theestallion a complete apology. Just so much reckless misinformation and 🏾reporting🏾. So many of y’all stood with an abuser only to prove once again that Black women never are granted the grace, and protection that we deserve.255085793So many people owe @theestallion a complete apology. Just so much reckless misinformation and ✌🏾reporting✌🏾. So many of y’all stood with an abuser only to prove once again that Black women never are granted the grace, and protection that we deserve.alfonso@alfonseauxTory in jail, dababy has no career, drake still a loser, megan thee stallion always wins !!107841687Tory in jail, dababy has no career, drake still a loser, megan thee stallion always wins !!🎀 dove 🎀@lovedoveclarkeTory Lanez found guilty of all charges including 3 felonies and is facing 22 years in prison and deportation for shooting Megan thee Stallion. I will never forget how y’all ridiculed this girl and made a mockery of her trauma. Shame on all of you1699211Tory Lanez found guilty of all charges including 3 felonies and is facing 22 years in prison and deportation for shooting Megan thee Stallion. I will never forget how y’all ridiculed this girl and made a mockery of her trauma. Shame on all of youcheye🎄@wumbootyNO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST MEGAN THEE STALLION SHALL PROSPER. I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT61191NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST MEGAN THEE STALLION SHALL PROSPER. I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT https://t.co/MODR3IXEOaTINASHE ³³³@TinasheSending love and healing to @theestallion #ProtectBlackWomen139892594Sending love and healing to @theestallion ♥️ #ProtectBlackWomenA recap of the trialThe past two weeks in court were filled with shocking and emotional testimonies. The trial came into being after Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, testified that she was shot by Tory Lanez at a party held at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood Hills residence on July 12, 2020.The two got into a verbal argument over their musical talents, among other topics. Megan Thee Stallion demanded to be let out of the luxury SUV vehicle they sat in. After she left the car, Lanez fired five rounds at her. He also reportedly yelled at her, “dance b***h!”TheShadeRoom@TheShadeRoomIn an exclusive clip, Tory Lanez’s father had an emotional reaction to his son’s conviction leaving the courtroom.3104711In an exclusive clip, Tory Lanez’s father had an emotional reaction to his son’s conviction leaving the courtroom. https://t.co/nfWpq8PYd6Megan testified that her fellow singer offered her one million dollars to keep quiet about the attack, as he claimed to be on probation.Tory Lanez’s attorney, George Mgdesyan, unsuccessfully argued in court that the investigation was botched. He also accused Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey Harris of shooting at her out of “jealousy.”