- US artist Offset, who was previously married to Cardi B, was involved in a shooting incident on Monday, 6 April 2026The rapper’s representative confirmed to the media that he was hospitalised after being shot in FloridaSocial media users commented on the former Migos rapper’s shooting this week
Former Migos rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, became a trending topic on social media on Monday, 6 April 2026, following a shooting incident in Hollywood, Florida.
The artist, known for his past marriage to award-winning rapper Cardi B, is currently hospitalised but is reported to be in a stable condition.
Social media platform @redchannel reported on its X account on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, that the rapper had been shot.
TMZ verifies that Offset was shot near a well-known casino in Florida. A representative for the musician informed the publication that the incident occurred close to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & C*sino in Hollywood.
According to the Seminole Police, they are investigating an event that took place in a valet area after 7 p.m. on Monday, 6 April 2026, which led to one person being injured and taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.
The police also stated that two individuals have been detained, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This shooting incident follows the tragic event in November 2022, when Offset’s bandmate Takeoff was shot and killed.
Responses from social media regarding the rapper’s shooting
@comediantwells responded:
“Funny how they try to play with words and minds….” near Florida c*sin* ” to make one think it was over gambling…I hope Offset is good.”
@popeye_vasquez noted:
“Twitter reported it an hour before TMZ. Not near the c*sin*, in the c*sino’s valet circle!”
@kaithelobo commented:
“The funniest thing is how no one cares how Lil Tjay is doing, lmfao. He ain’t even worthy to be in this post, I guess.”
@kgkentrell expressed:
“This is crazy prayers up to them. I just heard gunshots outside my crib. Prayers go out to them.”
@Otownundergrund remarked:
“ATP hire me, y’all be so late I could’ve given y’all this.”
@tomwesleyson added:
“I’m hearing from a source that Offset is stable. Please, God.”
@ACMBreaker wrote:
“This has to stop. It’s not 1996, and it wasn’t warranted then. Prayers for the man.”
@kevoskis mentioned:
“These rappers got too much opportunities for people who are super rich and should be staying out of trouble.”
@moe_captain7 stated:
“It seems the fastest way to die is by being a rapper in America.”
@zuckyfuck posted:
“I don’t believe it until a credible news source reports on it. It’s all AI-generated, and it’s getting out of hand.”
