MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 14: American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Tjay performs onstage during day 2 of Rolling Loud Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
While Offset was transferred to a hospital from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Monday, local police took Lil Tjay into custody. Now, his lawyer is speaking out about his arrest and rumors that he might be involving with the shooting. A rep for Offset says he’s being monitored as he recovers from non-life-threatening injuries.
An arrest record from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office shows Tjay, legal name Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested by Seminole police on April 6. His charges are described as “disorderly conduct” and “operating a vehicle without a valid license.”Records show a bond amount of $500 for the conduct charge and $2,500 for the traffic violation.
Per NBC 6, police said a fight broke out in the valet area.Also citing the Seminole Police Department, TMZ reports that “Tjay was involved in a fight prior to Offset getting shot.” The outlet also included a fan photo Offset snapped on April 6, “before the shooting.”
However, there is no specific mention of Offset’s shooting or of any gun-related incidents in Lil Tjay’s booking record. Seminole police reportedly detained a second unnamed person at the Hollywood, Florida, casino, but they have not been charged.
Meanwhile, in a statement reported by NBC 6, Lil TJay’s lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, denied her client has any involvement in Offset’s shooting. Additionally, she referenced to any suggestion of that as “baseless rumors.”
“We are issuing this release in regards to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos. Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting contrary is false,” the statement read. “We encourage people to consult trusted news sources and verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”
As previously reported, Offset was shot was by an unnamed person in the valet area of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Police reportedly arrived shortly after and detained two people, while medics transported Set to a nearby hospital. The incident reportedly occured at about 7 p.m. His rep said late Monday that the rapper was okay and under medical supervision. Seminole police are still investigating and despite rumors on social media, the agency has not revealed cause of shooting or the suspect. Quavo drew reactions after sharing a message on IG Stories following the news.
