Offset, the 34-year-old rapper formerly of Migos and ex-partner of Cardi B, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday evening. A representative confirmed he remains stable and under close medical monitoring at Memorial Regional Hospital.
Quavo’s Swift Support
Hours after the incident, Offset’s former Migos bandmate Quavo, 35, posted a praying emoji on Instagram to express solidarity. The gesture highlights their enduring bond from the chart-topping rap trio.
Lil Tjay Addresses Rumors
Rapper Lil Tjay, 24, promptly issued a statement through his attorney, Dawn M. Florio, dismissing online speculation linking him to the shooting. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false,” the statement reads. It urges the public to verify information from reliable sources before spreading unconfirmed claims.
Police Response and Scene Details
The Seminole Police Department reported an incident at the valet area after 7 p.m., resulting in injuries to one individual. Officers contained the situation swiftly, detaining two suspects. “The investigation is ongoing. The site is secure and there is no threat to the public,” the department stated. Operations at the casino resumed normally.
Social media videos captured police restraining two men near the valet stand, one pinned to the ground while officers managed another resisting individual.
Fan photos show Offset smiling and interacting warmly—shaking hands, chatting, and posing for pictures—moments before the shooting near the entrance.
Migos Legacy and Takeoff Tragedy
The attack echoes the 2022 fatal shooting of Migos member Takeoff, 28, outside a Houston bowling alley. Suspect Patrick Xavier Clark, 23, faces murder charges and awaits trial in November after delays. Prosecutors cite surveillance footage linking him to the gunfire.
Takeoff’s death prompted Offset and Quavo—his uncle—to pursue solo paths, effectively ending Migos.
Offset’s Career Highlights
Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, rose with Migos hits and collaborations like the 2017 album Without Warning with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin. Solo efforts include Father of 4 (2019), Set It Off (2023, peaking at No. 5 on Billboard 200), Kiari (2025, No. 16), and Haunted by Fame (2025) with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, NoCap, and Lil Dump.
Personal Life
Offset shares three children with Cardi B: daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 17 months; and son Wave, 4. Their relationship, marked by separations—including a July 2024 divorce filing—began in 2017. Cardi announced a third pregnancy shortly after.
He also has sons Jordan, 16, and Kody, 11, plus daughter Kalea Marie, 11, from prior relationships.
