Tory Lanez suspected that Stabber claims that he thought rapper was planning to attack him

The man -prison officials say stabbed Tory Lanez Several times he thought he thought the rapper was coming to take his life and claimed that Tory put a prize on his head … and he just acted out of self -defense.

We had a phone call in prison Santino CasioWho already looked a life sentence when the Tory attack went down … And although he does not deny it, he says it is not as easy as some think.

Casio told us that he heard rumors because of the joke of the prison that Tory had a premium on him … and shortly afterwards Casio came across him and thought he saw a suspicious lump in Tory’s bag.

He says he thought it was a weapon – so he jumped him, hit him and stabbed him 14 times … Yet Casio claims that he was not trying to kill Tory

He told us that the whole situation is unexpected, because he and Tory used to be cool – had a decent relationship while living in adjacent cells in California Correctional Institution.

Casio also says that he did not walk away from the incident that was shot-free … and claimed that he ended up in a stab wound in his leg, so he believes that Tory had a weapon.

As for whether he regrets his actions … Listen. Casio sounds a bit repentant, but he certainly does not fully apologize.

As we told you … Lanez was put in the back 7 times, 4 times in the hull and 3 times in the head earlier this month. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, but has Since he returned To prison.

Many have shown support for Tory in the aftermath of the stabbing … including Male -duck and rep. Anna Paulina Lunathat Ca Governor asked Gavin Newsom To forgive for the 2020 Megan u stallion Shooting him in prison.

Tory’s legal team tells us: “The recent attempt to his life was furious and furious, which underlines the clear and current danger with which he is confronted.