Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been jailed for 10 years for shooting US star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet after a party in Hollywood last year.

Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted of three firearms offences in December and has been in custody since then.

The incident, which divided the music industry, left Megan Thee Stallion needing surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot.

The LA District Attorney, George Gascón, said after the verdict that her fame "has brought an important spotlight on the issue of violence against women".

Lanez sentence: 'Hope to those who feel helpless', lawyer saysThe shooting happened on 12 July 2020, when Lanez, 31, fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion, 28, during an argument as they were leaving a pool party hosted by reality TV star Kylie Jenner.

Prosecutors had asked for a 13-year prison sentence. They said Lanez deserved a long term for shooting a "vulnerable victim" on a quiet residential street, and for trying to "humiliate and re-traumatise her" afterwards.

Lanez, who has had seven US top 10 albums in the past seven years, was found guilty of assault with a semi-automatic firearm; having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

His lawyers argued he should get probation and time in a drug treatment programme. It is not clear if Lanez will now face deportation to Canada.

Jose Baez said his client planned to appeal because of "significant issues" with the trial.

Outside court on Tuesday, he cited a lack of DNA evidence linking Lanez to the shooting, adding that the rapper's DNA was not found on the gun used. Mr Baez also said he believed Lanez did not get a fair trial.