In brief
Offset, a rapper from the influential hip-hop group Migos, was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. His spokesperson has indicated he is currently stable and receiving treatment at a hospital. The shooting comes three years after the tragic death of his cousin, Takeoff, who was killed in Houston. Law enforcement officials have stated that two people have been detained and noted that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition, according to a spokesperson.
Offset, who was once married to Cardi B, is being treated at a hospital, though his exact condition is unknown.
More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley.
The Seminole Police Department in Florida stated that one person sustained injuries that were not life-threatening Monday night at a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. The police did not identify the victim.
Two people were taken into custody as authorities continue their investigation, while police reassured the public that the situation is secure with no threat to the community.
Offset, whose off-stage name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is a key figure in Migos, a Grammy-nominated group known for their rapid-fire triplet flow, which gained significant popularity with their 2013 hit “Versace.” They were also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album due to their 2018 project “Culture.”
Offset and Cardi B were secretly married in September 2017 and have three children. Cardi B later filed for divorce in 2024.
The third member of Migos, rapper Quavo, has sought to channel Takeoff’s tragic death into advocacy, organizing a summit against gun violence in 2024. Takeoff’s unexpectedly violent passing is emblematic of a troubling trend, with several hip-hop artists like Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, PnB Rock, and Young Dolph experiencing similar tragic ends in recent years.
