Posted by Lil Tjay Claims Offset Snitched Following Casino Shooting
Lil Tjay has publicly accused Offset of cooperating with law enforcement following a shooting incident outside a Florida casino that left the Migos rapper injured. The situation unfolded on Monday, April 6, 2026, outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., leading to a chaotic scene and the subsequent arrest of Lil Tjay.
On Tuesday, April 7, shortly after being released on bond, Lil Tjay spoke with reporters outside the jail. The Bronx rapper vehemently denied any involvement in the shooting and alleged that Offset had identified him to the police during the incident. “The last thing I see was Offset looking at me like this. ‘Yo, that ni**a shot me. Yo, that ni**a shot me,'” Tjay claimed. He further stated, “That ni**a is a rat. I didn’t do no damn fighting.”
Legal Denials and Medical Updates
When questioned directly about whether he was responsible for the shooting, Lil Tjay dismissed the allegations, stating, “Did I shoot who? That s**t is crazy.” He also addressed rumors of a physical altercation, adding, “I’ll smack the s**t out of Offset. He would never play like that with me in his life.”
Lil Tjay, born Tione Merritt, was taken into custody following the incident on charges of disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a driver’s license. His attorney, Dawn Florio, issued a formal statement clarifying his legal standing: “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false.”
Meanwhile, representatives for Offset confirmed that the rapper was indeed shot during the incident. The statement noted that Offset is currently in stable condition at Memorial Regional Hospital and is being closely monitored. The rapper was later spotted outside the hospital in a wheelchair, smoking a cigarette.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting remains under active investigation. Seminole Police reported that two individuals were taken into custody following the altercation. While one has been charged, the second individual has not, and investigators are currently working to identify additional persons of interest who may have been involved in the shooting.