Rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, performed at the University of Arkansas' Rowfest and Coachella just days after being shot outside a Florida casino. According to multiple reports, Offset was released from the hospital on Friday and is recovering.
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Rapper Offset performed at Coachella and the University of Arkansas' Rowfest just days after being shot outside a Florida casino. He was released from the hospital and is recovering. Lil Tjay, who was arrested in connection with the incident, denies involvement in the shooting.
- Offset performs at Coachella and Arkansas event post-shooting
- Rapper released from hospital, condition stable
- Lil Tjay arrested for disorderly conduct but not charged with shooting
- Police investigating to identify additional persons involved
- Offset's next performance scheduled for May 9 in Orlando
The shooting occurred Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, just outside of Miami. As reported by CBS News, authorities arrested rapper Lil Tjay (Tione Jayden Merritt) and charged him with disorderly conduct. Per BBC, Lil Tjay was released from custody on bond and his attorney clarified that he was not charged in connection with the shooting.
Offset shared a post on Instagram showing himself being rolled onstage on a wheelchair, standing up before launching into a song. He captioned the post 'REAL LOVE,' which included multiple clips of him performing parts of Migos' hit song 'Bad and Boujee.' According to CBS News, Offset's next performance is scheduled for May 9 at the Xperience Live Event Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Seminole Police Department told BBC that two people were detained in connection with the incident. One of those was Lil Tjay, who has been charged with disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license. His lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, told The Associated Press that Lil Tjay did not have a gun and was not charged with any weapons or gun-related crimes.
Offset gained prominence as a member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos during the 2010s. He shares three children with estranged wife Cardi B. According to Los Angeles Times, Offset has released three full-length albums as a solo artist: 'Father of Four' in 2019, 'Set It Off' in 2023, and 'Kiari' in August.
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