Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested for Offset Shooting

Offset remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident outside a Florida hotel.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violence of the shooting incident.The shooting of rapper Offset raises concerns about the ongoing issue of gun violence in the music industry.Hollywood Today

Rapper Lil Tjay has been arrested and charged in connection with the Monday night shooting of fellow rapper Offset outside a Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Offset, a member of the popular rap group Migos, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition as of Tuesday morning. Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, has been charged with disorderly conduct - affray, a first-degree misdemeanor. Police are still investigating the motive for the shooting and whether any other individuals were involved.

Why it matters

The shooting is the latest incident of violence involving high-profile rappers, which has become an all-too-common occurrence in the music industry. The incident also comes nearly four years after the death of Migos member Takeoff, who was shot and killed in Houston in 2022. The shooting raises concerns about the safety and security of celebrities and public figures, as well as the ongoing issue of gun violence.

The details

According to police, the incident began with an altercation or 'affray' in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday evening. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Lil Tjay, 24, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct - affray, a first-degree misdemeanor. A second person detained at the scene has not been charged, and police are still investigating whether any other individuals were involved.

  • The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.
  • Lil Tjay was arrested and booked into the Broward County Jail late on Monday night.

The players

Offset

A member of the popular rap group Migos, who was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Lil Tjay

A 24-year-old rapper who has been charged with disorderly conduct - affray in connection with the shooting of Offset.

Takeoff

A member of the Migos rap group who was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, in 2022.

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What’s next

Police are still investigating the motive for the shooting and whether any other individuals were involved. The judge will determine whether Lil Tjay will be allowed out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and safety concerns for high-profile figures in the music industry. It also comes on the heels of the tragic death of Migos member Takeoff, underscoring the need for greater security measures and conflict resolution strategies within the rap community.