(AsiaGameHub) –   Kiari Kendrell Cephus, better known as Offset, was involved in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino in Florida. A representative for the rapper confirmed that he was taken to a hospital and is currently in stable condition.

Details Regarding the Incident

According to the Seminole Police Department, officers were called to the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood shortly after 7 pm on Monday. One person sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and was moved to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood for medical attention.

Law enforcement officials reported that the situation was quickly brought under control and two suspects were taken into custody in relation to the gunfire. They further noted that the investigation is still active, the location is secure, and the public is not at risk. The casino has maintained its regular business hours.

While no one was killed in this specific casino shooting, other recent incidents have had more tragic outcomes. For instance, just weeks ago, a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, after an individual reportedly brandished a firearm at police.

A Tragic Comparison to His Former Partner

Offset originally found fame as a member of the rap trio Migos, which he started in 2008 alongside Quavo and Takeoff. Based out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, the group became a cultural phenomenon in the 2010s and was recognized as one of the most successful musical acts of the decade.

The group released several major hits such as “Versace,” “MotorSport,” “Stir Fry,” and “Walk It Talk It,” while their chart-topping single “Bad and Boujee” helped them achieve global stardom. Although never officially confirmed, it is widely understood that the trio parted ways by 2022.

Offset’s survival in this incident stands in contrast to the death of his former group member, Takeoff, who was killed by gunfire at the age of 28. That shooting took place outside a Houston bowling alley in November 2022 while he was with Quavo.

While some figures in the rap scene face violence at public venues, others are finding success with gambling while behind bars. Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently serving a three-month jail sentence for violating the terms of his release. Nevertheless, he reportedly won $50,000 playing blackjack via the crypto gambling site Rainbet, a platform for which he acts as an ambassador.