Rapper Offset has been released from the hospital following a shooting that occurred earlier this week outside a casino in Florida. The Migos member, who was shot after a fight, is said to be recovering well and focusing on his family and his music. Police are continuing their investigation into the altercation, which also saw rapper Lil Tjay arrested.
Rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, his spokesman said on Friday.Offset, one third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night after a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, north of Miami.On Tuesday, an Offset spokesperson confirmed that the rapper is in stable condition, but his exact condition is unknown. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Offset is released from the hospital
“Offset has been released from the hospital and is walking,” an Offset representative said Friday. “We are so grateful to the doctors, nurses and all the hospital staff who took such great care of him.”
Statement of offset releases
The rapper shared his own statement on social media on Friday, writing: “Thank you to everyone who signed me up and showed me love! I’m good….but
I plan to be better! I’m focused on my family, my recovery, and getting back into music… knowing that life is made up of quiet victories and huge losses…”He concluded: “Life is a gamble and I am still playing to win.”
Two people were arrested in a shooting incident
Earlier this week, officers arrested two people. The Seminole Police Department in Florida said that rapper Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested in connection with the altercation that occurred before the shooting.
He was charged with disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license.The second person detained at the scene has not been charged, and investigators are working to identify others involved, police said in a statement on Tuesday.
About Offset’s music career and personal life
Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, began his career with Migos, one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time. The Atlanta trio are celebrated for their fast triple flow, an often imitated delivery that resulted in a snare change.The group has had several multi-platinum selling singles, including “Bad and Boujee”, which reached No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, “Stir Fry” and “Narcos”. Migos have released four full-length albums throughout their career.More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takev, another Migos member, was shot to death in a Houston bowling alley.As a solo artist known for his signature style – aggressive melodic prowess – Offset has released three full-length albums. He was also previously married to rapper Cardi B. They secretly married in September 2017 in Atlanta. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she had filed for divorce. They have three children together.
