Offset sued for $100k after allegedly failing to pay gambling debt as he recovers from shooting incident near Florida casino

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Offset, a member of the rap group Migos, is facing a lawsuit from a Detroit casino. This legal action comes as he recovers from a shooting that happened near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida on Monday.

Rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is being sued by the MotorCity Casino Hotel for $100,000, according to TMZ.

Legal documents show the casino alleges Offset established a line of credit while gambling there during a visit in March 2024.

Okay, so here’s what happened with Offset and the casino. When he initially set up a line of credit with them, there was an agreement in place that allowed them to recover any funds directly from his account if they couldn’t reach him. Apparently, they couldn’t get in touch with him, so they tried to execute that part of the agreement and take the money directly. It’s all about the fine print, folks – always read those terms!

The lawsuit claims the account didn’t have enough money to cover the debt. As a result, the casino is suing the rapper for breaking their agreement, fraud, and other related issues.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Offset’s representative for comment.

A spokesperson for Offset told TMZ that they are ‘working toward a resolution.’ 

The legal action was taken shortly before Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida. He was hospitalized with injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, and his representative later stated he was stable.

I was really surprised to hear from Offset on Tuesday – he finally addressed the shooting! It seems Lil Tjay calling him a ‘rat’ was the thing that made him speak up, and he definitely wasn’t happy about it.

Offset apparently reacted to a post from The Shade Room Teens about a statement Tjay, age 24, made to the press after being released from jail.

As a big fan, I saw Offset post this comment – “U ain’t buss nun” – and it basically means things are slow or there’s not much happening. It’s slang, but it’s super common online when there’s nothing new to talk about, you know?

Tjay recounted that after being shot, the last thing he saw was Offset looking at him and repeatedly saying, ‘You shot me, you shot me!’

I didn’t participate in any fighting. The claim that I shot someone is false and ridiculous. I am willing to physically confront Offset.

‘He would never play like that with me in his life. Ask Offset.’

Police are alleging that Lil Tjay set in motion a fight that led to the shooting of Offset.

Police say that Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Merritt, told people with him to start a fight with another group of men around 7:22 p.m. on Monday, according to a police document obtained by the Daily Mail.

According to police, a member of Lil Tjay’s group shot Offset with a gun while they were in the valet parking area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always following developing stories, and I can tell you that representatives for Offset, Lil Tjay, the Seminole Police Department, and the Broward County Sheriff’s Department have been contacted for their statements regarding this situation. We’re waiting to hear back from them for a complete picture.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always keeping an eye on what’s happening with artists I follow, and I wanted to address some misinformation circulating about Lil Tjay. His lawyer, Dawn Florio, clarified yesterday that reports of him being involved in a shooting are simply untrue. She’s publicly denied these rumors, and I wanted to share that with you all to set the record straight.

Okay, so everyone was going crazy online after hearing about Offset, and then rumors started flying about Tjay! I was honestly so worried, but his rep just confirmed to me – and I need you all to hear this – Tjay was NOT shot. Like, at all. And he hasn’t been charged with anything either! Seriously, everything you’re seeing that says otherwise is completely false. I’m so relieved, and I wanted to share the real info with all my fellow fans!

Lil Tjay was arrested for disorderly conduct involving a public fight, according to a statement from the Seminole Police Department. The charge is a first-degree misdemeanor, and he was processed at the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.

Police stated that a second person who was held at the scene hasn’t been charged. They also confirmed that the investigation is still underway to find anyone else who may have been involved.

Police stated that the person injured, reportedly Offset, is at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

After he was bailed out on Tuesday, Lil Tjay denied being involved in the alleged fight.

Police reports suggest that after being shot, Lil Tjay got into a fight with people connected to Offset.

According to statements from the victims, they were helping their injured friend, Offset, when Lil Tjay came at them aggressively, swinging his fists.

It was only when police arrived that the fight allegedly stopped, the report said.

The defendant started a fight in public, which frightened people, injured one person, and put others at risk of harm, according to court documents.

As a lifestyle expert who often follows these stories, I’ve learned that reports indicate Lil Tjay was actually filming the events with his phone before the shooting involving Offset occurred. It seems he captured the beginning of the confrontation on video.

A spokesperson for Offset previously confirmed that he had been shot in the altercation.

According to reports, he was shot and is now receiving treatment at the hospital. His condition is stable, and doctors are keeping a close watch on him.

Offset, who is going through a divorce from Cardi B after six years of marriage, was spotted in a wheelchair outside the hospital Tuesday morning while taking a smoke break.

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2026-04-10 00:35