USA Shot rapper Offset released from hospital

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11.4.2026 - 07:36

ARCHIVE - Rapper Offset at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2023. photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/dpa/archived image
ARCHIVE - Rapper Offset at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2023. photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/dpa/archived image
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US rapper Offset (34) is on the road to recovery after a gunshot wound. He has been discharged from hospital and is back on his feet, his spokesperson announced according to US media reports. According to the police, the incident took place on Monday evening outside a hotel and casino in the US state of Florida.

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Offset thanks his fans

Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, addressed his almost 24 million followers on Instagram on Friday. He thanked everyone who had shown him love, the musician wrote. He would now focus on his family, his recovery and his return to music. He has realized that life is made up of "silent victories and loud losses". "Life is a game of chance and I'm still playing to win," he continued.

The rapper did not elaborate on the incident. According to the police, two people were arrested in connection with the altercation, including the rapper Lil Tjay for disorderly conduct. The 24-year-old's lawyer spoke of "false rumors" that Lil Tjay was involved in the shooting.

Three children with Cardi B

Offset used to date singer Cardi B and has three children with her. He became known as part of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio Migos, who enjoyed success with hits such as "Versace", "Bad and Boujee" and "MotorSport".

In November 2022, another Migos member, rapper Takeoff, was shot dead in the Texan city of Houston. A 33-year-old man was later charged with murder.