Tory Lanez Alleges Legal Sabotage: Claims His Attorney Had Undisclosed Ties to Roc Nation

Tory Lanez Alleges Legal Sabotage: Claims His Attorney Had Undisclosed Ties to Roc Nation

Tory Lanez, the Canadian rapper convicted in the high-profile 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, is now pushing back against the outcome of his case with new allegations that question the integrity of his legal defense. In a recent ethics complaint filed with the California State Bar, Lanez claims that his former attorney, Shawn Holley, had a conflict of interest that was never disclosed—one that could have compromised his constitutional right to a fair trial.

According to Lanez, Holley failed to disclose a prior professional relationship with Roc Nation, the powerful entertainment company that manages Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez argues that this connection should have disqualified Holley from representing him due to an inherent conflict of interest. He contends that her silence on this matter placed his defense in jeopardy and potentially prioritized the reputation and legal protection of Roc Nation’s client over his own legal strategy.

One of Lanez's key claims centers around a Hulu legal drama series, Reasonable Doubt, which Holley helped develop. The show was produced by Disney’s Onyx Collective in partnership with Roc Nation. Lanez points out that this undisclosed collaboration suggests an ongoing business relationship between Holley and Roc Nation that could have influenced her handling of his case.

In the ethics complaint, Lanez also alleges that Holley misled him about critical decisions in his case—specifically, failing to secure DNA testing on the firearm used in the shooting. He claims she told him she would complete the testing once he paid her full fee of $250,000, but once the money was paid, the tests never happened. Lanez believes this directly undermined a crucial part of his defense.

For Holley’s part, she has publicly denied any wrongdoing. She stated that she was thoroughly investigated by the California State Bar, not once but twice, and was cleared of any conflict or misconduct. Holley insists that her work on Reasonable Doubt had no bearing on the Lanez case and that she acted in accordance with her ethical obligations.

This development adds a new layer to an already controversial case. Lanez’s supporters have long claimed that the media, the music industry, and powerful insiders influenced the outcome of the trial. His accusations now suggest that the legal process itself may have been compromised from within—a claim that, if proven, could open the door for an appeal or retrial.

Whether the ethics complaint will change the course of Tory Lanez's legal situation remains to be seen. But it raises broader questions about transparency in the legal system, conflicts of interest in high-profile cases, and the powerful reach of entertainment entities like Roc Nation.

Sources:

• HipHopDX: Tory Lanez Claims Ex-Lawyer Had Roc Nation Ties

• Hot97: Tory Lanez’s Former Attorney Responds to Roc Nation Conspiracy Allegations

• AllHipHop: Tory Lanez Claims His Ex‑Lawyer Sabotaged His Defense At Roc Nation’s Request

• TMZ: Shawn Holley Denies Allegations in Tory Lanez Ethics Complaint