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Rapper Offset, a former member of the renowned hip-hop group Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. He is currently in stable condition at a local hospital. The Seminole Police Department reported that the shooting occurred at a valet area and that two suspects have been detained. Offset's cousin, Takeoff, was tragically killed in a separate shooting incident in 2022. No public threats currently exist following this incident, according to police.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (PulseWire News) — 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, was being treated at a hospital, the spokesperson said in a statement, although his exact condition was 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 mentioned that one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries Monday night at a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. The police department did not identify the victim.Two individuals were detained by police, and officials are currently conducting an investigation. The police have assured the public that the site is secure and there is no ongoing threat.Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was part of the Grammy Award-nominated group Migos, known for their rapid-fire triplet flow. The trio achieved fame with hits like 'Versace' and earned Grammy nominations for 'Culture' in 2018.Offset and Cardi B were secretly married in September 2017 in Atlanta, although Cardi B announced in 2024 that she had filed for divorce. They share three children together.The other member of Migos, rapper Quavo, has sought to transform the tragedy of Takeoff’s death into a force for change by organizing a summit against gun violence in 2024. Takeoff was an innocent bystander during a shooting outside a bowling alley connected to a dispute over a dice game. His murder was a part of a troubling trend of violence against hip-hop artists, including incidents involving other notable figures such as Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, PnB Rock, and Young Dolph.
