Offset Shot and Lil Tjay Arrested: Feud Escalates at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
A feud that started on Twitch escalated into a violent incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, where Offset was shot and Lil Tjay was arrested. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in the leg during a fight in the casino's valet area and was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested at the scene and charged with disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license. The investigation is ongoing to identify other suspects involved in the incident.
According to the Seminole Police Department, Lil Tjay is believed to have instigated the fight that led to the shooting, but he has not been charged in connection with the shooting itself. After being released on bond, Lil Tjay denied any involvement in the fight or the shooting and accused Offset of cooperating with the police, calling him a "rat." Lil Tjay's attorney also refuted reports of his involvement in the shooting, stating that he had not been shot or charged with any shooting-related offenses.
The feud between Lil Tjay and Offset began earlier in the year when Lil Tjay accused Offset of owing him money after allegedly loaning him $10,000 to cover gambling losses at a casino. The shooting occurred at the same type of venue where the initial dispute took place. Offset was seen interacting with fans before the incident, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing with no shooter publicly identified or charged at this time.