Offset was reportedly shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. TMZ was the first to break the story, although DJ Akademiks followed up with additional claims.
Initially, Akademiks suggested that Lil Tjay had also been shot during the altercation. There were even rumors circulating that the incident stemmed from a gambling-related dispute between Tjay and Offset.
As the story unfolded, social media became awash with confusion about Tjay’s condition, while representatives for Offset assured the public that he would recover and was being treated at a hospital.
However, in a new update, Akademiks backtracked on his earlier report, clarifying that Lil Tjay was not shot. Instead, he confirmed that Tjay is in police custody in connection with the events surrounding the shooting of Offset.
UPDATE: Spoke w Lil Tjay team who say he wasn’t shot but is currently in custody related to the incident with Offset.
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) April 7, 2026
Details about the altercation remain murky. The exact series of events leading up to and following the gunfire has yet to be fully determined. What is certain is that this situation has left many questions unanswered, and speculation continues to proliferate online. For now, it’s advisable to await verified information as the investigation unfolds.
Local authorities are reportedly collaborating with TMZ to piece together the specifics of what transpired. Meanwhile, Akademiks, citing unnamed inside sources, insists he has accurate information about Tjay’s status.
Additionally, Ceddy Nash has claimed that a physical confrontation broke out between Offset and Lil Tjay, which allegedly escalated into gunfire. However, this account remains unverified as Nash has not disclosed his sources or provided concrete evidence.
Ceddy Nash says Lil Tjay allegedly shot Offset in the butt after Offset reportedly beat up Lil Tjay at the Hard Rock and then started walking off, which is when Tjay shot him 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/Fdo1da2xqj
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) April 7, 2026
