Rapper Lil Tjay was released on bond following an arrest for disorderly conduct after a shooting involving fellow rapper Offset outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Speaking to reporters after leaving Broward County Jail, Lil Tjay had pointed words for Offset, sparking renewed attention on the dramatic incident.
Highlights
- Lil Tjay released on bond after a disorderly conduct charge
- Offset was shot outside the Hard Rock Casino but is stable
- Tjay denied involvement in the shooting and taunted Offset publicly
- Police continue to investigate the incident
- Tjay’s lawyer called rumors linking him to the shooting “false”
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The Incident
The altercation unfolded on Monday, April 6, in the valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Offset sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.
Two individuals were detained in connection with the incident, but authorities have not identified Lil Tjay as a shooter. According to the Seminole Police Department, the situation began as an affray, or fight, and investigations are ongoing.
Lil Tjay Speaks Out
On his way out of Broward County Jail, the Bronx-born rapper, real name Tione Merritt, addressed reporters. He called Offset a “rat” and made pointed threats, recalling the scene of the confrontation. When asked if he was responsible for shooting Offset, Tjay responded ambiguously, saying, “Did I shoot Offset? That s–t is crazy.”
Tjay also deflected questions about money allegedly owed by Offset, telling reporters: “Ask Offset.”
Legal and Public Reactions
Lil Tjay was booked on disorderly conduct charges with a Sh65,000 bond (approximately $500 USD). His attorney, Dawn Florio, refuted claims linking him to the shooting, calling such reports “false rumors” and stressing that Tjay had not been charged in connection with the shooting itself.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active, with both parties’ involvement still under review.
As investigations continue, fans are left watching closely, questioning how this public clash might shape the careers of both Lil Tjay and Offset.
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