Lil Tjay allegedly instigated a fight with Offset outside a Florida casino, leading to the Migos rapper being shot. Get the full police report details.
- April 8, 2026
AceShowbiz - Police reports indicate that an associate of Lil Tjay allegedly shot rapper Offset following a confrontation that Lil Tjay reportedly instigated outside a Florida casino.
According to a TMZ report published on April 7, investigators stated in a probable cause affidavit that the Bronx rapper initiated an altercation with Offset at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday, April 6, at approximately 7:22 p.m.
The documents reveal that security footage captured Lil Tjay exiting his vehicle, identifying Offset, and directing his group to confront him, which escalated into a fight. Police also allege that Lil Tjay recorded the incident on his phone as the brawl continued until law enforcement arrived on the scene.
Following the shooting, Offset was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital. He is currently in stable condition with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Meanwhile, Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Merritt, was arrested the same night on charges of disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license.
He was released on bond the next day, April 7. Upon his release, the 24-year-old artist claimed that Offset had informed police about him, suggesting a possible snitching scenario. However, Dawn Florio, Lil Tjay’s attorney, issued a statement denying that her client was involved in the shooting itself.
"Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting," Florio stated. "Any reporting to the contrary is false."
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the incident, although charges have been filed against only one person so far. The Seminole Police Department is continuing its investigation and working to identify additional suspects involved in the shooting.
XXL magazine reached out to the Seminole Police Department for further comment but has yet to receive a response. The investigation remains active as officials piece together the details surrounding the altercation that led to the shooting.
This case highlights ongoing tensions between prominent rap artists and underscores the risks of violent confrontations in public settings. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available from law enforcement sources.
