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Rapper Offset is in stable condition in a hospital after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. His spokesperson said he is being closely monitored after the shooting in the valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino. The statement said doctors are continuing to watch his recovery.

Police said the shooting happened after a fight. Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested over the earlier altercation and was booked on disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license, but not in connection with the shooting itself. Officers also detained two other people while they continued the investigation, and a message was left with Lil Tjay’s lawyer for comment.

The police department said the site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was a member of Migos, the Atlanta hip-hop trio known for hits such as Versace, Bad and Boujee, MotorSport and Walk It Talk It. The group also earned Grammy nominations and became famous for its rapid-fire rap style.

The shooting also brought back memories of tragedy around the group. Fellow Migos member Takeoff died in 2022 after he was shot outside a Houston bowling alley. Offset was formerly married to Cardi B, and the two share three children even though she filed for divorce in 2024. News of another violent incident involving a Migos member quickly drew attention from fans and the music world, and police said operations at the site continued as normal. worldwide.

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stable condition — not getting worse at the moment
hospital — a place where sick or hurt people are treated
closely monitored — watched very carefully
valet area — the place where cars are dropped off
fight — a physical or angry conflict
arrested — taken by police
altercation — a heated argument or fight
disorderly conduct — bad behavior in public
valid license — a legal driving permit
investigation — official effort to find facts
detained — kept by police for questioning
site is secure — the place is safe
threat to the public — possible danger to other people
real name — a person’s legal name
member — a person in a group
hip-hop trio — a music group of three rap artists
hits — very popular songs
memories — thoughts about events from the past
Takeoff — the stage name of another Migos rapper
bowling alley — a place where people bowl
formerly married — married in the past
divorce — the legal end of a marriage
shooting — an incident involving gunfire
casino — a place for gambling games
spokesperson — a person who speaks for someone else
police department — the local police organization
Monday — the day of the week
Migos — the rap group Offset belonged to
three children — three sons or daughters
Florida — a U.S. state

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Rapper Offset is in in a after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. His spokesperson said he is being after the shooting in the outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino. The statement said doctors are continuing to watch his recovery.

Police said the shooting happened after a fight. Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested over the earlier altercation and was booked on disorderly conduct and driving without a , but not in connection with the shooting itself. Officers also two other people while they continued the , and a message was left with Lil Tjay’s lawyer for comment.

The police department said the site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was a member of Migos, the Atlanta hip-hop trio known for such as Versace, Bad and Boujee, MotorSport and Walk It Talk It. The group also earned Grammy nominations and became famous for its rapid-fire rap style.

The shooting also brought back memories of tragedy around the group. Fellow member Takeoff died in 2022 after he was shot outside a Houston bowling alley. Offset was formerly married to Cardi B, and the two share even though she filed for divorce in 2024. News of another violent incident involving a Migos member quickly drew attention from fans and the music world, and police said operations at the site continued as normal. worldwide.