Rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino earlier this week, a spokesman said 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, a spokesperson for Offset confirmed that the rapper was in stable condition, but his exact condition was unknown. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Offset from hospital
“Offset is out of the hospital and up,” a rep for Offset said Friday. “We are extremely grateful to the doctors, nurses and the entire hospital staff who cared for him.”
Statement of offset releases
The rapper shared his statement on social media on Friday, writing, “Thank you to everyone who reached out to me and showed me love! I’m fine… but I plan to be better! I’m focused on my family, my recovery and getting back to music…realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses…”“Life is a gamble and I’m still playing to win,” he concluded.
Two arrested in a shooting
Earlier this week, the agents arrested two people. Rapper Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested in connection with the altercation that preceded the shooting, the Seminole Police Department in Florida said. He was charged with operating a vehicle without a valid license.The second person arrested at the scene has not been charged and investigators were working to identify others involved, police said in a statement 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 is celebrated for its rapid-fire three-point flow, an oft-imitated delivery that changed the course of the trap.The band sold several multi-platinum singles, including “Bad and Boujee,” which topped the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, “Stir Fry,” and “Narcos.” Migos released four full-length albums during their career.More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley.As a solo artist known for his idiosyncratic style – melodic sophistication and aggression – Offset has released three full-length albums. He was also previously married to rapper Cardi B. The couple secretly married in September 2017 in Atlanta. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she had filed for divorce. They have three children together.
