Rapper Offset in 'stable' condition after being shot, rep says

Rapper Offset is hospitalized after being shot in Florida, his spokesperson told USA TODAY on Monday, April 6.

A spokesperson for the 34-year-old Migos founder, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, confirmed that the musician was "shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care," adding that "he is stable and being closely monitored."

The Seminole Police Department confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the office is "aware of an incident that occurred at a valet area after 7 p.m. Monday outside of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to an individual who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood."

The statement continued: "Seminole Police were on site immediately, and the situation was contained quickly.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested 'in connection with' Offset shooting

Police arrested rapper Lil Tjay Monday on charges of disorderly conduct (affray) and operating a vehicle without a valid license, according to Broward County Jail records viewed by USA TODAY.

The Seminole Police Department also confirmed that the rapper, born Tione Merritt, was arrested "in connection with the incident" that began with an affray, or fight, saying in a statement shared with USA TODAY that "Merritt was booked into the Broward County Jail late last night. A second person detained at the scene has not been charged."

The rapper's lawyer criticized "false rumors" that he was involved in the shooting of the Migos cofounder, saying he "has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting."

While the investigation into the incident is "ongoing," according to police, "The site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Operations continue as normal."

Offset incident follows fatal shooting of Migos member Takeoff

Offset has six children, three of whom he shares with ex Cardi B: Kulture, 7; Wave, 4; and Blossom, 1. The on-again-off-again couple married in 2017 and initiated divorce proceedings in 2024.

In November 2022, Offset's fellow Migos member Takeoff, 28, died after being shot outside a Houston bowling alley. Patrick Clark, who has maintained his innocence amid charges in connection with the fatal shooting, will go to trial in November, according to the Houston Chronicle and Click2Houston.

Speaking to USA TODAY in 2024, Offset admitted the pain of Takeoff's death "never" goes away.

"I just keep pushing and keeping a positive thought process because that's what he would want me to do," he said. "I pray and keep family close. I hear him talking to me here and there and giving me signs to keep pushing. He's literally on my dresser [in a photo] everywhere I go."

Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY