Offset is recovering following a shooting incident in early April, and despite getting injured, the rapper has shown no signs of slowing down. In an interview, he spoke about staying focused and continuing to move forward despite what happened, emphasizing his resilience and steady mindset as he works through the aftermath and stays committed to his career.
Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was a guest on the “Creators Inc. Podcast” episode released on April 23, and he briefly talked about his shooting with host Andy Bachman.
At the beginning of the interview, Offset was hooked to a B complex IV, with Bachman explaining that he and the Migos rapper always get an IV drip. As the host said, the interview was conducted just six days after Offset was shot in Florida. “And now you’re here in L.A. How the hell did you even get here?” he asked.
“You got to keep pushing. Like the Energizer Bunny, man. Keep this sh-t pushing,” Offset said, adding that he has no time to slow down. “The show don’t ever stop at the end of the day. I was blessed enough to be able to still move. So, I’m still moving,” he said.
The Rapper Doesn’t Need Anyone’s Pity
Offset shared that he was in L.A. working on an upcoming album. At one point, Bachman asked the rapper to give an insight into what was going on in his mind, especially since he didn’t take a break and went back into the grind after he was shot. “Gladiator mentality, man,” Offset said, adding that he just focused on working on his music.
“All the other sh-t was just like distractions and just getting in the way of just doing sh-t,” he said. Offset alluded to the shooting as “being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” adding, “The grind don’t stop, bro. I don’t want nobody to feel sorry for me or no sh-t like that. People get shot everyday, bro.”
Offset said that despite his injury, he could still “keep pushing,” and that’s exactly what he did following the shooting.
Offset Was Shot In The Hip
Elsewhere in the interview, Bachman noted that he must be grateful to wake up knowing that he has all his arms, legs, and “pee pee” all intact. “By the way, as soon as you got shot, you must have been like, ‘Check the pee pee.’” With a laugh, Offset answered, “No I knew I was straight on that. I just got hit in my hip.”
On April 6, Offset’s representative confirmed that the rapper had been shot outside a casino in Florida. At that time, the rep said he was being treated at a hospital and was in stable condition. Days later, as The Blast reported, Offset took to social media to update his fans. He shared photos of himself by a pool wearing a camo outfit and Supreme slippers. “God is Good Thank you,” he captioned the post.
The FBI Said The Migos Rapper Was Targeted
On April 14, the FBI stated that Offset was targeted by a “large group” of people who attempted to rob the rapper outside the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood near Miami, Florida. An unnamed individual reportedly attempted to steal Offset’s watch from his wrist, but was unsuccessful. During the incident, one shot was fired and hit the rapper’s hip.
The suspect then immediately fled the scene in two separate SUVs, going in different directions, but two people were detained in connection with the incident. One of them is Lil Tjay, who was arrested in connection with an altercation that happened prior to Offset being shot. Lil Tjay was charged with operating a vehicle without a license and disorderly conduct, but he was released after posting bond. Per his lawyer, he was not in possession of a gun at the time of the incident.
Offset Performed Just Days After The Shooting
After spending four days in the hospital, Offset returned to work, performing at the University of Arkansas’ Rowfest on April 11, per PEOPLE. The rapper was wheeled onto the stage and met with loud cheers from the crowd. He stood up, giving the impression that he had not been in the hospital just a day prior.
Despite still recovering, he delivered an energetic set, engaging with fans and performing some of his biggest hits. On Instagram Stories, Offset’s mother, Latabia Woodward, said, “Six days ago, my son was shot. Four days later, he was released from the hospital. Last night, he was on a stage doing what he loves to do. He is a miracle walking. That is God’s grace, that is God’s mercy.”
