The three-page letter Iggy Azalea wrote to the decide sentencing Tory Lanez pleading for leniency has been revealed for the primary time.
The “Fancy” hitmaker was one in all round 75 individuals who wrote letters to Los Angeles County Superior Court docket Choose David Herriford forward of Lanez’s sentencing, which concluded Tuesday (August 8). He was sentenced to 10 years behind bars.
On Wednesday (August 9), Authorized Affairs and Trials with Meghann Cuniff shared a duplicate of the letter dated February 22. In it, Iggy Azalea tells the decide Tory Lanez, “I’d not write to you on behalf of an abuser.” She additionally claims she “by no means witnessed him unfastened [sp] his mood or increase his voice at a girl.”
She added, “I refuse to consider that he would do something in malice particularly to a girl.”
Iggy Azalea mentioned she “remained in shut contact” with Tory Lanez and spoke to him the week earlier than penning the letter. In accordance with the Aussie rapper, Lanez informed her he’s “glad God put him in jail.
“He mentioned this is a chance to humble himself and soften his coronary heart – ironic to listen to one of many kindest folks I do know try to develop into even kinder,” she continued. “I’m not shocked – Its who he’s. Watering and shining gentle on others till one thing lovely grows.”
Azalea continued, “Daystar Peterson just isn’t the pest you’ve heard about, he’s a gardener. He helps others bloom.”
Iggy Azalea Employed Tory Lanez To Work On Her Subsequent Album
Elsewhere within the letter, Iggy Azalea insists Tory Lanez is “far out of your common entitled rap star,” including he’s “been serving to me from the second I met him.” She requested the decide to think about a sentence that doesn’t require deportation,” as she needs him to govt produce her subsequent album.
“In actual fact – I already employed him for the job previous to his conviction!” she declared. “I assure to you he has vital revenue and work awaiting him upon launch.” Learn the letter on the finish of the web page.
Previous to the letter’s publication, Iggy Azalea claimed she “by no means supposed to publicly remark,” and thought her phrases have been for the decide’s eyes solely. She claimed she has “Not been in contact with Tory for months” however mentioned she does “want him properly.”
Within the since-deleted tweet, Azalea mentioned, “I don’t ‘help’ anybody,” however added, “I help jail reform.”