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Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot Monday evening outside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. He is currently hospitalized and under close monitoring. Police have detained two suspects related to the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
Former Migos rapper Offset has reportedly been shot outside a casino in Florida, according to US media. The 34-year-old, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is said to be in a 'stable' condition and being 'closely monitored' in hospital, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Variety.The Seminole Police Department has reported that the incident occurred at the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino at around 7 PM on Monday and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to an individual. Two people have been detained in connection to the shooting.BBC Newsbeat has reached out to Offset's representatives for a comment regarding the situation.Offset, best known for being part of the hip-hop trio Migos alongside Quavo and Takeoff, married singer Cardi B in 2017, and the couple share three children, though they later separated and filed for divorce in 2024.Migos gained fame with their 2013 hit 'Versace' and the 2017 chart-topper 'Bad and Boujee.' The group has been recognized as one of the most influential hip-hop trios of their generation. The music scene mourned the loss of Takeoff, who was shot dead in Houston in November 2022. Offset has since been pursuing a solo career.
