US rapper Offset shot

Rapper Offset is reportedly stable after being shot on Monday at a Florida airport, with local authorities confirming that two suspects have been detained, according to multiple media reports.

The incident occurred shortly after 7pm near the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, according to TMZ, which first reported the shooting.

Offset’s representative told Variety that the rapper is currently receiving medical care and is under close observation. “We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care. He is stable and being closely monitored,” the spokesperson said.

In a statement to TMZ, Seminole County Police said the situation was quickly brought under control. “An incident occurred at a valet area after 7pm Monday outside of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, resulting in non-life threatening injuries to an individual who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital. Two individuals have been detained. The investigation is ongoing. The site is secure, and operations continue as normal,” the police confirmed.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.

Offset, 34, whose legal name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, rose to fame as part of the Atlanta hip-hop group Migos, alongside Quavo and the late Takeoff. Since forming in 2008, Migos produced several hits, including “Bad and Boujee”, and landmark albums such as Culture (2017).

The group disbanded in 2023 following the 2022 fatal shooting of Takeoff, who was killed at age 28 outside a Houston bowling alley. At the time, Offset described the loss as devastating: “The pain you have left me with is unbearable. My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the words.”