Hip-hop star Offset suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during an attempted robbery by multiple attackers outside a South Florida casino, federal authorities announced Tuesday.
The FBI reports that investigators continue hunting for the group of suspects who attacked the Migos rapper last Monday evening at the Seminole Hard Rock casino in Hollywood, located just north of Miami. During the attack, one gunshot struck Offset in the leg as the assailants unsuccessfully attempted to steal his timepiece, according to federal officials. The artist, known for his work in the groundbreaking rap group Migos, spent several days recovering in the hospital before returning to perform at a University of Arkansas music festival on Saturday.
The attackers escaped in two separate Chevrolet vehicles – a black Suburban heading toward Hollywood, Florida, and a Tahoe traveling south toward Miami.
Police took two individuals into custody after the incident, though authorities have not presented evidence directly connecting either person to the shooting.
Among those detained was rapper Lil Tjay, whose legal name is Tione Jayden Merritt. The Seminole Police Department arrested him for his involvement in a disturbance that happened prior to the shooting incident. Authorities charged him with disorderly conduct and driving without proper licensing. His attorney, Dawn M. Florio, confirmed to The Associated Press that Lil Tjay was unarmed and faced no firearms-related charges. He secured his release after posting bail.
The victim, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, gained fame as part of Migos, considered among hip-hop’s most successful groups ever. The Atlanta-based trio became known for pioneering a distinctive rapid-fire rap style that significantly influenced the trap music genre.
The group achieved massive commercial success with platinum-selling tracks such as “Bad and Boujee,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 across all music genres, along with hits like “Stir Fry” and “Narcos.” Throughout their career, Migos produced four complete studio albums.
Tragedy struck the group over three years ago when Offset’s relative Takeoff, also a Migos member, was fatally shot at a Houston bowling facility.
