HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Rapper Offset was shot near a Hollywood, Florida, hotel on Monday night, according to multiple reports.
A representative for the rapper, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, shared a statement with multiple outlets confirming that the rapper suffered a gunshot wound.
Reports say the shooting happened near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
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“We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,” said the rep. “He is stable and being closely monitored.”
The ABC affiliate in Miami, WSVN-TV, reported that rapper Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested and charged in the shooting.
Merritt faces charges of disorderly conduct and driving without a license.
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According to reports, Lil Tjay, 24, and Offset, 34, were together at the casino. However, Lil Tjay’s attorney stressed that his client has not been charged in the shooting.
Seminole police said Lil Tjay and another person were detained, and Lil Tjay was later placed under arrest. They said the second individual has not been charged.
Cephus, 34, grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia, alongside his fellow Migos members, Quavo and Takeoff.
In November 2022, Takeoff was shot and killed outside of a Houston, Texas bowling alley.
Cephus shares three children with rapper Cardi B, who filed for divorce from him in 2024. He is also the father of three other children.
WSVN-TV contributed to this article.
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