Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside Florida casino
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What to know about Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside Florida casino
The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday.
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What happened
The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday.
Why it matters
Offset, one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami.
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Claim 1: “As a solo artist known for his idiosyncratic style — a melodic, aggressive finesse — Offset has released three full-length albums.”
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Claim 2: “They have three children together.”
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Claim 3: “Offset has been released from the hospital and he is up and walking”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm Offset's hospital release or mobility status.
Claim 4: “On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Offset confirmed that the rapper was in stable condition, but his exact condition was unknown.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm the spokesperson's statement about Offset's condition.
Claim 5: “More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley.”
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Claim 6: “The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm Offset's hospital release or shooting incident.
Claim 7: “He was charged with disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm the charges against Lil Tjay.
Claim 8: “In 2024, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce.”
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Claim 9: “He was also previously married to the rapper Cardi B. The pair were secretly wed in September 2017 in Atlanta.”
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Claim 10: “Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, launched his career with Migos, one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time.”
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Wikipedia entries for Migos and Offset (rapper) confirm Kiari Kendrell Cephus's professional name (Offset) and his membership in Migos.
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— "Kelly Price" is a song by American hip hop group Migos, released on January 27, 2017, from their second studio album Culture (2017). Featuring American rapper Travis Scott, the song was produced by C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Price_(song)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Price_(song)
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— Migos ( MEE-gohss) was an American hip hop group founded in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 2008. The group was composed of rapper Quavo, his nephew Takeoff, and their friend Offset. Quavo is from Athens, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migos
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— Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born December 14, 1991), known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Mig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(rapper)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(rapper)
Claim 11: “Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.”
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Claim 12: “The second person detained at the scene has not been charged and investigators were working to identify others involved, police said in a statement Tuesday.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm the status of the second detained individual.
Claim 13: “The rapper Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested in connection with the altercation that occurred before the shooting, the Seminole Police Department in Florida said.”
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Wikipedia entries for 3men2 Kbrn, Fall Back, and Lil Tjay do not mention the arrest related to Offset's shooting. No corroborating evidence found.
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— 3men2 Kbrn (an abbreviation of "tremendo cabrón") is the fourth studio album by American rapper and singer Eladio Carrión, released on March 17, 2023, through Rimas Entertainment. It features guest ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3men2_Kbrn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3men2_Kbrn
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— "Fall Back" is a song by Australian singer Lithe. It was released on 21 March 2024 through Gyrostream (GSL) as the lead single from his fourth extended play, What Would You Do?, alongside another sing…
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— Tione Jayden Merritt (IPA: [taj.oʊn d͡ʒeɪ.dən ˈmɛɹ.ɪt]) (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay ( TEE-jay), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his 2017 single "Resume",…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Tjay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Tjay
Claim 14: “Migos released four full-length albums across their career.”
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Claim 15: “Offset, one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami.”
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Wikipedia entries for Lil Tjay, Impact of COVID-19 on television, and Offset (rapper) do not mention the shooting at Seminole Hard Rock. No corroborating evidence found.
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— Tione Jayden Merritt (IPA: [taj.oʊn d͡ʒeɪ.dən ˈmɛɹ.ɪt]) (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay ( TEE-jay), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his 2017 single "Resume",…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Tjay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Tjay
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— Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born December 14, 1991), known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Mig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(rapper)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(rapper)
Claim 16: “The group had several multiplatinum-selling singles, including “Bad and Boujee,” which went No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Stir Fry,” and “Narcos.””
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm details about Migos' singles.
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