Rapper Offset Shot Near Florida Casino

Lil Tjay not involved in the incident, says attorney

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:34am

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Rapper Offset, a former member of the hip-hop group Migos, was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Monday. He is reportedly in stable condition. Two people have been detained by police, who are investigating the incident. Lil Tjay's attorney has confirmed that the rapper was not involved in the shooting.

Why it matters

Rapper shootings and violence are often major news in the entertainment industry, raising concerns about the safety and security of high-profile artists. This incident also highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and crime around entertainment venues and casinos.

The details

According to reports, Offset was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The Seminole police department said two people had been detained and that officials were investigating the incident. Offset's spokesperson said he is being "closely monitored" in the hospital and is in stable condition. Following the incident, Lil Tjay's attorney issued a statement confirming that the rapper was not involved in the shooting and had not been shot or charged with any crime.

  • The shooting occurred on Monday, April 7, 2026 outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The players

Offset

A rapper and former member of the hip-hop group Migos, who was shot outside a Florida casino.

Lil Tjay

A rapper whose attorney confirmed he was not involved in the shooting incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Dawn M. Florio

The attorney for rapper Lil Tjay who issued a statement clarifying that Lil Tjay was not shot or charged with any shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

— Dawn M. Florio, Attorney for Lil Tjay

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting incident and the identities of the two individuals who were detained.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and crime that can occur around high-profile entertainment venues and events, and the importance of verifying information from trusted news sources before spreading rumors.