HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — An investigation is underway following a shooting Monday night outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, reportedly involving rapper Offset.
According to TMZ, Offset was involved in a shooting following a fight with fellow rapper Lil Tjay.
Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was reportedly injured in the shooting. It’s unclear who is suspected of shooting him.
Authorities said the incident occurred in the hotel’s valet area around 7 p.m.
The Seminole Police Department confirmed that one person was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but they did not confirm the victim’s identity.
Two people were detained by officers following the incident, according to SPD.
TMZ identified one of those detained as Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt.
Online jail records show Lil Tjay, 24, was arrested Monday night on charges of disorderly conduct-affray and operating in traffic without a valid license. He is being held at the Broward County Jail on a total bond of $3,000.
TMZ reported that the second person who was detained has not been arrested.
Authorities said the scene had since been secured and that there was no threat to the public.
Offset was part of the rap trio, Migos, before going out on his own.
The trio, with its rapid-fire triplet flow, became known as one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time. It broke out with the 2013 hit “Versace” and later earned Grammy nominations for best rap album with 2018’s “Culture,” while a track off it nabbed a nod for best rap performance.
Offset was once married to fellow rapper Cardi B, who he shares three children with. The two divorced in 2024.
Offset’s cousin, Takeoff, who was also part of the Migos group, was fatally shot in 2022.
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