Lil Tjay Arrested in Casino Brawl, Offset Hospitalized

0:00It's April 7th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Dallas News Today, your AI-powered local news. Rapper Lil T.J. got arrested after a wild fight outside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida on April 6th, 2026. The brawl in the Valley area around 7 p.m. left former Migos member offset with a non-life threatening injury, landing him in the hospital. Police booked Lil T.J., real name Tione Jaden Merritt, and to Broward County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct for a fray. Reports mention the shooting, but details on offset's exact injury stay under wraps from officials. Offset's rep told media he's doing fine under observation, a memorial regional hospital. Lil T.J.'s attorney jumped on Instagram, saying his client had nothing to do with any gunfire and wasn't hurt himself. Cops detained one other person at the scene, but let them go without charges. Investigators are still piecing together what sparked the fight and hunting for more involved parties.

1:00This hits close to home for offset, who's been rebuilding since Migos blew up with tracks like Versace and after losing his cousin takeoff back in. 2022. We'll keep eyes on how this unfolds in hip-hop's latest drama.