Offset is continuing to speak out as he recovers from being shot outside of a Florida casino earlier this month. The rapper, in an interview with the Creators Inc. Podcast that aired Thursday but was recorded less than a week after the April 6 shooting – with him connected to an IV drip – said he was going to “keep pushin'” and opened up about why he wanted to quickly get back to work after being released from the hospital.
“I was blessed enough to be able to still move, you know what I mean? So I’m still moving,” Offset said on the show. “I’m pushing, man, at the end of the day. The grind don’t stop, bro. I don’t want nobody to feel sorry for me or no shit like that. People get shot every day, bro. Like, I’m blessed. I can keep pushing, so why would I just sit down?”
What Happened – The April 6 Shooting
Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus , was hospitalized with a “non-life-threatening injury” after he was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 6, 2026 |
| Location | Near Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida |
| Injury | Shot in the hip (as stated on the podcast) |
| Status | Non-life-threatening |
| Hospitalization | Treated and released |
The Podcast Interview – ‘Still Connected to an IV’
The Creators Inc. Podcast interview was recorded less than a week after the shooting , at a time when Offset was still visibly recovering.
On the show, Offset said he was “hit in [his] hip.”
He also revealed that he slept in a bed on a private plane for his flight to Los Angeles for the podcast – a necessary accommodation given his injury.
His Mindset: ‘Like the Energizer Bunny’
Offset echoed his determination throughout the interview:
“I’m pushing, man, at the end of the day. The grind don’t stop, bro. I don’t want nobody to feel sorry for me.”
“We don’t got time to be slowing down.”
“The show don’t never stop at the end of the day.”
“I was like the Energizer Bunny… keep this shit pushin’.”
Why He Won’t Slow Down – Perspective and Gratitude
Offset’s refusal to slow down stems from a combination of gratitude and perspective.
| Reason | Quote |
|---|---|
| Gratitude for survival | “I was blessed enough to be able to still move” |
| Perspective on violence | “People get shot every day, bro” |
| Work ethic | “The grind don’t stop” |
| No self-pity | “I don’t want nobody to feel sorry for me” |
“Life’s a gamble and I’m still playing to win.”
Social Media Statement – ‘I’m Good… But I’m Planning to Be Better’
Just days after the shooting, after Offset had been released from the hospital, he thanked fans for their support and assured them he was OK.
“Thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me and showed me love. I’m good….but I’m planning to be better! I’m focused on my family, my recovery, and getting back to the music…realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses…. Life’s a gamble and I’m still playing to win.”
| Key Elements of Statement | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “I’m good” | Immediate reassurance |
| “Planning to be better” | Forward-looking, not dwelling |
| “Focused on family, recovery, music” | Prioritizing what matters |
| “Life’s a gamble” | Reference to his song/album? |
| “Still playing to win” | Determined mindset |
New Music on the Horizon
The musician also shared that he was working on a new album featuring songs inspired by “what happens in my real life.”
| Album Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Theme | Real-life experiences, including the shooting |
| Status | In progress |
| Previous work | Offset is a member of Migos and has solo projects |
Given that the shooting is now part of his “real life,” fans may expect music addressing the incident.
Offset’s Career Context
Offset rose to fame as a member of Migos (alongside Quavo and the late Takeoff). The trio was one of the most influential hip-hop groups of the 2010s, known for hits like “Bad and Boujee,” “MotorSport,” and “Walk It Talk It.”
| Career Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Migos (with Quavo and Takeoff) |
| Solo work | Father of 4 (2019), Set It Off (2023) |
| Notable collaborations | With Cardi B (his wife), Metro Boomin, 21 Savage |
| Recent tragedy | Takeoff was shot and killed in 2022 |
The shooting death of his Migos bandmate Takeoff in 2022 adds another layer to Offset’s determination to keep moving forward.
Industry and Fan Reactions
Fans and fellow artists have expressed support for Offset following the shooting.
| Type of Reaction | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fan support | Social media well-wishes |
| Industry support | Fellow rappers checking in |
| Cardi B | The couple is married; she has not publicly commented extensively on this incident |
Offset has emphasized that he doesn’t want pity – but the outpouring of support reflects genuine concern.
What’s Next – Recovery and Return to Work
| Next Steps | Expected Timing |
|---|---|
| Continued recovery | Weeks to months (hip injury) |
| New album | No release date announced |
| Performances | Not yet scheduled |
Offset’s determination to “keep pushin'” suggests he will return to work as soon as physically possible.
‘The Show Don’t Never Stop’
Offset’s response to being shot – recorded less than a week after the incident, still connected to an IV, with a bullet in his hip – is characteristically defiant.
“The show don’t never stop at the end of the day.”
He doesn’t want sympathy. He doesn’t want to slow down. He wants to keep pushing – because that’s who he is: the Energizer Bunny, the grinder, the man who lost his bandmate Takeoff to gun violence and still kept going.
Now, after surviving another shooting, Offset is channeling the experience into new music, inspired by “what happens in my real life.”
As he wrote on social media: “Life’s a gamble and I’m still playing to win.”
The game continues.
