Miami Connection
Tory Lanez contributed culturally to Miami/South Florida through his 2018 hit 'MiAMi' feat. Gunna, which name-drops the city and reflects his personal history living there, boosting local music scene visibility. The track's success, with over 8 million Spotify streams, connected Atlanta and Canadian rap scenes to Miami's vibrant hip-hop culture.
About
Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson in Canada, rose to prominence in the music industry with mixtapes and albums featuring collaborations with major artists. He lived in Miami before returning to Canada, as referenced in his lyrics and interviews. A key career highlight is the 2018 single 'MiAMi' featuring Gunna, premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1, from his LoVE me Now? project with features from Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, and others. The bass-heavy track celebrates his come-up and past lifestyles, produced by Cassius Jay, and has garnered millions of streams. His Miami connection stems from personal residency there in his early life. Currently, he continues as an independent artist post-incarceration, focusing on music releases.