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Was Lil Tjay involved in Offset shooting? Lawyer breaks silence as viral video fuels rumors
Rapper Offset was shot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Florida on April 6. Rumors surfaced on social media claims that Lil Tjay was involved in the incident.
Rapper Offset, whose actual name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot and sustained injuries at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on April 6 around 7 pm. Following the shooting incident, a leaked video showing Offset and DJ Tjay engaged in a heated argument went viral on social media.
The video features moments recorded before the shooting occurred. Cardi B's partner and Lil Tjay were seen in a violent altercation with one another, after which gunfire erupted, with many speculating that Tjay discharged the weapon.
Offset incurred non-fatal injuries in this incident, which transpired at the valet entrance and resulted in his hospitalization as part of the police inquiry into the event.
In light of the extensive speculation that arose from videos spreading on social media, Tjay’s attorney, Dawn Florio, clarified that Tjay was neither arrested nor charged.
Lil Tjay's lawyer issues clarification
Taking to Instagram, the attorney for Lil Tjay, Dawn Florio, refuted rumors concerning his potential involvement in the shooting of Offset.
She claimed that her client faced no charges despite circulating online rumors.
“We are issuing this release in regards to false rumours that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos,” Florio said.
“Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumours,” she added.
Offset shooting probe: All you need to know
After the shooting, authorities from the Seminole Police Department verified that a wounded person was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
The Hollywood Police Department reported that the injuries sustained were non-fatal and promptly transported him to the closest hospital, where he made a swift recovery. Two suspects have been apprehended for questioning regarding their motives, which may include a possible altercation. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
