Offset Shot in Leg During Robbery Attempt Outside Florida Casino

FBI says rapper was ambushed by 'large group' trying to steal his watch

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:18pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car window lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the violent robbery attempt against the rapper Offset.The shattered remnants of a violent robbery attempt against a high-profile celebrity expose the dangers facing public figures in the entertainment industry.Hollywood Today

Rapper Offset was shot in the leg last week after being ambushed by a group of people who tried to rob him outside a Florida casino, according to the FBI. The suspects fled the scene in two Chevrolet SUVs after the unsuccessful attempt to take Offset's watch.

Why it matters

Violent crime and robberies targeting high-profile celebrities have become an increasing concern, raising questions about security measures and whether more needs to be done to protect public figures from such attacks.

The details

Federal investigators said the incident occurred last Monday night outside the Seminole Hard Rock casino in Hollywood, Florida, just north of Miami. During the assault, a single shot was fired into Offset's leg before the suspects unsuccessfully tried to take his watch. Offset was hospitalized for a couple of days but has since returned to performing.

  • The incident occurred last Monday night (April 7, 2026) outside the Seminole Hard Rock casino in Hollywood, Florida.
  • Offset performed at a music festival at the University of Arkansas on Saturday (April 12, 2026), just days after the shooting.

The players

Offset

A rapper who rose to fame as part of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, known for their rapid-fire triplet flow and multiplatinum hits like 'Bad and Boujee.'

Lil Tjay

A rapper who was detained by police in connection with an altercation that occurred prior to the shooting of Offset, but was not charged with any weapons or gun-related crimes.

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What they’re saying

“Offset was ambushed by a 'large group' of people who tried to rob him outside a Florida casino last week when he was shot in the leg.”

— FBI

“Lil Tjay did not have a gun and was not charged with any weapons or gun-related crimes.”

— Dawn M. Florio, Lil Tjay's Lawyer

What’s next

The FBI is still searching for the suspects who fled the scene in two Chevrolet SUVs after the unsuccessful robbery attempt.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing security concerns and risks faced by high-profile celebrities, underscoring the need for enhanced protective measures and awareness around such targeted attacks.