Who is Offset? What we know about rapper's Florida shooting
Who is Offset? What we know about rapper's Florida shooting
Sarah Perkel, USA TODAY NETWORKTue, April 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM UTC
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Offset, a rapper and songwriter, has been hospitalized after being shot in South Florida.
Kiari Kendrell Cephus, better known professionally as Offset, was injured after a shooting that took place outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on Monday, April 6.
In a statement to USA Today, the Seminole Police Department said that it was "aware of an incident that occurred at a valet area after 7 p.m. Monday outside of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to an individual who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood."
Offset is pictured arriving for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sept. 12, 2023.
"Seminole Police were on site immediately, and the situation was contained quickly," the statement read. "Two individuals have been detained by police."
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While the investigation is “ongoing,” the police also said “the site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Operations continue as normal."
Is Offset OK?
According to a spokesperson, Cephus was “shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care." The spokesperson added that he is “stable and being closely monitored.”
Who is Offset?
Kiari Kendrell Cephus, who is 34 years old, is a previous member of the the hip-hop trio, Migos. He was formerly married to Cardi B, with whom he shares three of six children.
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Offset shot in Florida, in “stable” condition, spokesperson says
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