Rapper Offset Hospitalised After Shooting Outside Florida Casino
Police are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside a prominent Florida casino on Monday, resulting in rapper Offset being hospitalised. The former member of the acclaimed hip-hop trio Migos is reported to be in a stable condition following the violent altercation.
Police Investigation and Suspects
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that two individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting, which reportedly originated from a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, located just north of Miami. Investigators are diligently working to identify other parties involved in the incident, with the case remaining under active scrutiny.
Offset's Rise to Fame with Migos
Offset, whose birth name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, rose to prominence as one-third of the two-time Grammy-nominated group Migos. The Atlanta-based trio is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop acts of their generation, celebrated for their distinctive rapid-fire triplet flow that significantly shaped modern trap music.
Their career launched spectacularly with the 2013 hit "Versace," leading to several multi-platinum selling singles including "Bad and Boujee," which reached No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, along with "Stir Fry," "Narcos," and "T-Shirt." Migos released four full-length albums across their career, effectively closing that chapter after Offset's cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was tragically shot dead in 2022.
Solo Career and Artistic Evolution
As a solo artist known for his idiosyncratic style—a melodic, aggressive finesse—Offset has released three full-length albums. In 2019 he released "Father of Four," and in 2023 he created "Set It Off," describing it to The Associated Press at the time as an effort to "bring rap back" in a genre currently led by a trend of rappers who sing.
The rapper told AP last year that the song "'Set It Off' was a freedom," and proof that he could shine as a solo artist outside of Migos. His more recent album, 2025's "Kiari," by contrast, represents "me, for what I am, and recognizing who I am," he explained.
"I feel like sometimes you could get lost in trying to please other people and trying to do what they want you to do," he said. "So, this is like my rebellion. My rebellion album."
Personal Life and Relationship with Cardi B
Offset's relationship with rapper Cardi B has also been a significant source of public interest. The pair were secretly wed in September 2017 in Atlanta. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she had filed for divorce. They have three children together: 7-year-old daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, 4-year-old son Wave Set Cephus and toddler Blossom.
The couple produced numerous songs together as well, including "Clout," "Jealousy" and "Icey." In August 2024, Cardi B asked the courts for primary custody of her children and sought child support from Offset.
Tragic History of Migos and Gun Violence
More than three years ago, Migos member Takeoff was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley. Police stated that Takeoff was an innocent bystander when he was shot after a disagreement over a dice game. Takeoff's death was among a string of fatal shootings in recent years that involved hip-hop stars such as Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, PnB Rock and Young Dolph.
Offset had embarked on a solo career years before Takeoff's death. The third member of Migos, rapper Quavo, sought to transform his nephew Takeoff's shooting into a force for change, holding a summit against gun violence in 2024.
