Lil Tjay arrested after allegedly instigating fight that led to Offset shooting at Florida casino

April 07, 2026

New details in the Offset shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Police say rapper Lil Tjay led a fight with Offset's group, resulting in Offset being shot with non-life-threatening injuries. Lil Tjay was arrested for disorderly conduct and released, later calling Offset a 'rat' on camera.

In an update to the April 6 shooting of rapper Offset outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida—where he sustained non-life-threatening injuries—a probable cause affidavit reveals Lil Tjay instigated the altercation. Security footage cited by TMZ shows Lil Tjay exiting his vehicle, identifying Offset, and directing his group to fight while recording on his phone. One associate allegedly fired the shot in the valet area around 7:22 PM ET. Lil Tjay was arrested for disorderly conduct and released the next day.

What people are saying

X discussions reflect shock and speculation over Lil Tjay allegedly instigating a fight at a Florida casino that led to Offset's non-life-threatening shooting. Users share footage, rumors of a money dispute where Offset owed Lil Tjay $10K and lost $900K gambling, and conflicting claims on who fired the shot. Lil Tjay, post-release, called Offset a 'rat' and detailed the altercation. Skepticism arises from Lil Tjay's lawyer denying shooting involvement. Sentiments range from blaming Lil Tjay to questioning narratives amid police reports of disorderly conduct.

Footage shows the moment Lil Tjay attacked and shot Offset in the butt inside a Florida casino over a $10K debt he refused to pay.

Reports also say Offset now owes up to $900K from money borrowed for gambling. pic.twitter.com/s8GmfLD8Ln

— Red Media (@RedMedia_us) April 7, 2026

Florida Police say lil Tjay started the altercation after he sent his homies to jump Offset, after the fight ended Tjay Homie shot Offset and YRN mango foo later knocked out lil tjay pic.twitter.com/V1D6wMOWWF

— STREETWORK85NAWF 💫 (@Streetwork85N) April 7, 2026

Lil Tjay went live after being released from jail after he allegedly shot rapper Offset at the Hard Rock Casino in Florida and revealed that Offset owed him over $10,000 and told Lil Tjay to get it back in blood 😳

"He told me to get it back in blood then he ran to the police" pic.twitter.com/yZ0owGdxNd

— Obsrvate (@obsrvate) April 7, 2026

Akademiks REVEALES that Offset LOST $900,000 GAMBLING at the Hard Rock Casino before the shootout with Lil Tjay and was down BAD 😳👀 pic.twitter.com/SUjVSkaBTO

— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) April 7, 2026

Lil Tjay’s lawyer denies rumors linking him to Offset shooting:

“Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has he been charged in any shooting. pic.twitter.com/YJfzIi0xP8

— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) April 7, 2026

Sources

• http://www.wesmirch.com/260407/p41
• http://www.wesmirch.com/260407/p32
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/07/lil-tjay-started-fight-leading-to-offset-shooting-police-allege/
• https://theshaderoom.com/lil-tjay-shares-strong-words-offset-released-on-bond-florida-video/
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/07/lil-tjay-released-from-florida-jail/
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/07/brad-pitt-fighting-against-angelina-jolie-push-for-later-winery-trial-date/
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/07/offset-smoking-in-hospital-gown-after-shooting/
• https://theshaderoom.com/lil-tjay-lawyer-denies-involvement-offset-florida-casino-mugshot/
• https://theshaderoom.com/quavo-message-reaction-offset-florida-casino-updates/