His mother Luella died of a rare disease when he was just 11 years-old.
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21 facts you need to know about 'LUV' rapper Tory Lanez

8. His mother Luella died of a rare disease when he was just 11 years-old.
“At the time I was being very bad because I didn’t know how to express myself" he told the Guardian. "Music gave me an outlet to express myself and channel that anger.” Picture: Instagram