NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday.
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.
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Offset confirmed that the rapper was in stable condition, but his exact condition was unknown. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
“Offset has been released from the hospital and he is up and walking," a representative for Offset said on Friday. "We’re incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and the entire hospital staff who took such great care of him.”
The rapper shared his own statement on social media Friday, writing, “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,” he concluded.
Earlier this week, officers detained two people. 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. He was charged with disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license.
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.
Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, launched his career with Migos, one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time. The Atlanta trio is celebrated for their rapid-fire triplet flow, an often-imitated delivery that changed the trajectory of trap.
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." Migos released four full-length albums across their career.
More than three years ago, Offset’s cousin Takeoff, another member of Migos, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley.
As a solo artist known for his idiosyncratic style — a melodic, aggressive finesse — Offset has released three full-length albums.
He was also previously married to the rapper Cardi B. The pair were secretly wed in September 2017 in Atlanta. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce. They have three children together.
FILE - Cardi B, left, and Offset arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons, in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 25, 2020. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Rapper Offset makes a guest appearance during Metro Boomin's set at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, at The Novo, in Los Angeles, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
FILE - Offset arrives at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
ZURICH (AP) — Ryan Leonard scored the decisive penalty for the United States in a 4-3 shootout win over Germany at the ice hockey world championship on Wednesday.
Tommy Novak tied it at 3-3 for the U.S. with 5:47 left in regulation after Germany goaltender Philipp Grubauer was unable to hold onto the puck.
The defending champion Americans recovered from a 6-2 loss to Finland on Monday for their second win from four games and have five points in Group A in Zurich.
The Germans earned their first point.
Isaac Howard and Max Sasson also scored for the U.S. and goaltender Devin Cooley allowed one goal in the shootout.
Germany took an early lead when captain Moritz Seider scored one minute into the game. Howard tied it at 1-1 before the end of the first and Sasson's goal put the Americans ahead early in the second period.
Still in the second, the Germans rallied with Frederik Tiffels' tying goal and Marc Michaelis' go-ahead tally less than three minutes later.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who arrived at Zurich on Tuesday, played his first career game at the worlds. The two-time Stanley Cup winner and Olympic champion failed to convert his penalty shot.
The U.S. plays Latvia on Saturday.
Switzerland routed Austria 9-0 to keep a perfect record.
Theo Rochette, Nico Hischier and Damien Riat each scored two goals as the Swiss won their fourth straight game to lead Group A in Zurich with 12 points.
Sven Andrighetto had three assists and Leonardo Genoni stopped 20 shots.
After finishing runner-up the previous two years, host Switzerland hopes for more in front of the home supporters.
Austria remains on nine points after its first loss.
In Group B in Fribourg, Czechia rallied late to edge winless Italy 3-1.
Nicholas Saracino put Italy in front 1-0 in the second period — for only the second goal by Italy at the worlds.
Early in the third, Marek Alscher tied it at 1-1 and Jakub Flek scored the eventual winner with 8:55 left. Dominik Kubalík added an empty-netter.
The Czechs, atop their group with 10 points, outshot Italy 58-15.
In another game in Fribourg, Raymond Lucas and Jacob de la Rose each scored two goals in Sweden's 6-0 win over Slovenia. Robert Hagg and Mattias Ekholm also scored.
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Sweden's Carl Grundstrom, left, vies for the puck against Slovenia's Marcel Mahkovec, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Sweden and Slovenia, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP)
Germany's Marc Michaelis, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during a Group A preliminary round game between the United States and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)
United States Alex Steeves falls in the crease between Germany's goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, and Leon Gawanke during a Group A preliminary round game between the United States and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)
United States' Ryan Leonard, left, scores the decisive goal in the penalty shootout during a Group A preliminary round game between the USA and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)
United States' Ryan Leonard celebrates after scoring the decisive goal in the penalty shootout during a Group A preliminary round game between the USA and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)
Czechia's Marek Alscher, center, celebrates with Matej Blumel, right, and Jiri Tichacek, left, after scoring during a Group B preliminary round game between the Czech Republic and Italy in Fribourg, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP)
Switzerland's players celebrate after scoring during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Austria and Switzerland, in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)
Switzerland's Theo Rochette, behind left,and Switzerland's Damien Riat, center, celebrate the fourth goal in front of Austria's Ramon Schnetzer, left, and Austria's goaltender David Kickert, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Austria and Switzerland, in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)
Switzerland's Theo Rochette, right in white, scores the teams first goal against, from left, Austria's Ian Scherzer, Austria's Ramon Schnetzer and Austria's goaltender David Kickert during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Austria and Switzerland, in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)
Switzerland's Nico Hischier, right, scores the fifth goal to Austria's goaltender David Kickert, left, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Austria and Switzerland, in Zurich, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)
