Rapper Offset Performs on Stage Days After Leg Shooting in Florida
Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in the leg on April 6 outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. He performed on stage without a wheelchair less than a week later, sharing videos on Instagram. Police reported the incident began with a fight and was contained quickly.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOffset, a 34-year-old rapper born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in the leg on April 6 in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. A representative stated that he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Seminole County police reported that the shooting began with an affray, or fight, and the situation was contained quickly.
The crowd cheered as he stood up and began performing his setlist. He walked around and jumped during the performance, appearing uninjured.
Offset posted additional photos of himself standing and posing while wearing a red long-sleeve top, black sweatpants, a skeleton face mask, and a hat. The performance occurred less than a week after the shooting.
Shooting The incident took place outside the hotel and casino, a popular venue in South Florida.
Offset was photographed the day after the shooting smoking a cigarette outside the hospital. No further details on the circumstances of the fight were provided by authorities. A representative stated that a fellow musician was arrested in connection with the incident and charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct-affray.
The statement clarified that the musician was not involved in the shooting and had not been shot himself. It described reports to the contrary as false.
He wrote that he was good but planning to be better, focused on his family, recovery, and returning to music. He added that life consists of quiet wins and loud losses, and that he was still playing to win. No updates on the ongoing police investigation were available as of the latest reports.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- April 12, 2026
Offset shared Instagram videos of performing on stage without wheelchair.
1 sourceNew York Post - April 7, 2026
Offset photographed outside hospital with mother after shooting.
1 sourceNew York Post - April 6, 2026
Offset shot in leg during fight outside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Offset resumes performances, potentially accelerating music career recovery.
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Police investigation into the fight may lead to additional arrests.
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Fans receive reassurance about Offset's health via social media.
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Lil Tjay faces misdemeanor proceedings related to the incident.
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