Offset Shot Outside Florida Casino, Reportedly Fine
- Atlanta-based rapper Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot on April 6, 2026, outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
- According to a spokesperson for the artist, the 34-year-old is fine and is currently recovering at a hospital.
- A representative further clarified that Offset is stable and being closely monitored by medical staff.
Atlanta-based rapper Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot on April 6, 2026, outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Local time in the valet area of the property. According to a spokesperson for the artist, the 34-year-old is fine
and is currently recovering at a hospital.
A representative further clarified that Offset is stable and being closely monitored
by medical staff. Police reports indicate that the rapper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.
Police Response and Investigation
The Seminole Police Department responded immediately to the scene to contain the situation. In a statement regarding the gunfire, the department confirmed that two individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting.
Seminole Police were on site immediately and the situation was contained quickly. The investigation is ongoing. The site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Operations continue as normal.
Seminole Police Department
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the detained individuals or the specific details that led to the gunfire. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting remains ongoing.
Background
Offset is a Grammy-nominated artist and a former member of the trio Migos, a group that achieved global stardom from Gwinnett County, Georgia.
This incident occurs three years after the death of his Migos bandmate, Takeoff. In 2022, Takeoff was fatally shot outside of a club in Houston after attending a party with fellow member Quavo.
