Lil Tjay Arrested After Rapper Offset Shot in Florida

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on April 6, 2026, in connection with a shooting involving rapper Offset that occurred at a hotel and casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The Seminole Police Department reported that the incident took place around 7 p.m. On April 6 in the valet area outside of the Seminole Hard Rock. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot during the encounter and transported to a hospital.

Authorities stated that Offset’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and a spokesperson later confirmed he was in stable condition.

Details of the Arrest and Charges

Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was booked into the Broward County Jail following the incident. According to online arrest records, the 24-year-old rapper was charged with disorderly conduct.

On the morning of April 7, 2026, Lil Tjay was being held on a $500 bond.

Gary Bitney, a spokesperson for the police, stated that the incident began as a fight. Bitney noted that another individual was detained at the scene but has not been charged. Law enforcement officials indicated that an investigation is ongoing to identify additional persons who may have been involved in the shooting.

Legal Response and Denials

Dawn M. Florio, the attorney representing Lil Tjay, has denied that her client was involved in the shooting. In a statement posted to Instagram on April 6, Florio characterized the accusations as rumors.

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

Despite the lawyer’s assertion that Lil Tjay was not charged with a shooting, police records confirm his arrest in connection with the incident and the specific charge of disorderly conduct.