US Rapper Offset Performs at Coachella in Wheelchair After Florida Shooting
US rapper Offset performed at the Coachella music festival in California almost a week after being shot outside a casino in Florida. He spent most of his set in a wheelchair but stood and walked unaided at times. The Seminole Police Department detained two people in connection with the incident.
roxanne jo mitchell / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Offset's Coachella Performance Following Shooting US rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, performed at the Coachella music festival in California almost a week after being shot outside a casino in Florida.
Offset, 34 years old, spent most of his set at the festival in a wheelchair. He stood and walked around the stage unaided during the performance. Offset was in hospital after being shot outside of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on 6 April.
The Seminole Police Department detained two people in connection with the shooting incident outside Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. One of the detained people was US rapper Lil TJay, real name Tione Jayden Merritt, who was charged with disorderly conduct. Offset posted pictures and videos of his Coachella performance on Instagram with the caption 'REAL LOVE'.
Offset's mother, Latabia Woodward, referred to his performance as a 'miracle walking' in public statements. Offset is a former member of Migos and is known as the Ric Flair Drip artist.
Offset's Recovery Statements Two days before his Coachella appearance, Offset wrote on Instagram that he thanked everyone who checked in.
Two days prior, Offset shared on Instagram his focus on family, recovery, and returning to music.
Other Coachella Highlights Justin Bieber performed at Coachella over the weekend.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian global popstar and the Baby hitmaker. Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella on Friday with a Hollywood-themed gig. Sabrina Carpenter and others uploaded the video for new single Pinky Up, the first music video with only the five current members.
Karol G headlined Coachella on Sunday night as the first Latina to headline. Karol G is the Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido singer. Karol G spoke on stage at Coachella saying she was proud despite the feat taking 27 years to happen.
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-04-13
Offset performs at Coachella in wheelchair and walks unaided
3 sourcesunattributed - 2026-04-11
Offset posts Instagram message thanking supporters and focusing on recovery
2 sourcesOffset - 2026-04-06
Offset shot outside Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and hospitalized
1 sourceunattributed - 2026-04-06
Seminole Police Department detains two people, including Lil TJay charged with disorderly conduct
2 sourcesSeminole Police Department · unattributed - 2026-04-12
Karol G headlines Coachella as first Latina and speaks on stage
2 sourcesunattributed · Karol G - 2026-04-11
Sabrina Carpenter headlines with Hollywood-themed gig and uploads Pinky Up video
1 sourceunattributed
Potential Impact
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Coachella features diverse performers including Bieber and Carpenter
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Offset's performance demonstrates rapid recovery from injury
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Offset's social media posts encourage fan support during recovery
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Detention of suspects may lead to further investigation into shooting
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Karol G's headline boosts visibility for Latina artists in festivals
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