Casanova, currently serving time behind bars, recently opened up in an interview with XXL about where he finds inspiration during tough times. When asked who motivates him, the Brooklyn rapper immediately named fellow incarcerated artist Tory Lanez. “Tory Lanez is my inspiration because he’s not giving up the fight,” Casanova explained.
Casanova praised Lanez’s resilience, particularly given his limited resources. “He’s so strong because he has so little,” he said. “And he’s really strong on his innocence. He’s saying that he didn’t do it.”
Despite the controversy surrounding Lanez’s case, Casanova noted that jury decisions aren’t always accurate, referencing the many instances where people were wrongly convicted. “There’s a lot of cases where people went to jail for 25 years, and then proof came out that it wasn’t them,” he remarked. “What do they give you? Nothing.”
Casanova also admired Lanez’s strength after his conviction. He acknowledged how difficult it is to maintain composure and keep fighting after such an experience. “It takes a lot to go to trial, lose, and still stand tall, still fight, still be put in solitary confinement, and still keep it together,” he said.
In addition to emotional support, Lanez has also provided Casanova with financial help. “I spoke to him for like two hours a couple of months ago, and he sent me money from the jail,” Casanova shared. “He said, ‘Cass, I know you got money, but I got money, money.’ I said, ‘Alright, okay, big money.’ And he sent me some money. That dude is strong.”
Both rappers are serving time for high-profile convictions. Casanova is facing over 15 years for racketeering and drug charges. Lanez was sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
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