Offset Torched After Mentioning Gambling In First Statement Since Shooting: ‘Not Gonna Stop’

Offset is being torched online. In his first statement since being shot, netizens are calling him out for something unexpected. The Offset Torched After Mentioning Gambling In First Statement Since Shooting: ‘Not Gonna Stop’ first appeared on The Blast

Things are looking grim for rapper Offset. After being released from the hospital following a shooting in Florida, the Migos member is being roasted on social media for something totally unexpected.

Offset has been at the center of a whirlwind lately, as the rapper—who shares three children with superstar Cardi B—has been embroiled in a messy divorce, a paternity dispute, and a lawsuit from a Detroit casino over an alleged six-figure debt.

Offset Releases First Statement Since Being Shot; However, It Includes A Line Some Social Media Users Can’t Get Over

“Thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me and showed me love!” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m good… but I’m planning to be better!”

Offset shared that he was focused on his family, his health, and prioritizing music. “Realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses,” he wrote. “Life’s a gamble, and I’m still playing to win.”

The rapper’s statement quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons, though. Critics blasted the 34-year-old for describing life as a “gamble” just days after being shot outside a casino, with many suggesting his choice of words points to a deeper addiction.

Offset Was Shot Outside Of A Casino In Florida

For those unfamiliar, Offset was hospitalized after a dispute in Florida in April 2026, according to NBC News.

The rapper was shot and rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries outside the casino around 7 PM.

The Seminole Police Department later arrested rapper Lil Tjay in connection with the incident that occurred near the valet area outside of Seminole Hard Rock.

The 24-year-old rapper was booked in the Broward County Jail and held on a $500 bond. His lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, clapped back against the allegations, calling them “rumors.”

Despite the claims, Florio said Lil TJay had not been charged with any shooting. “We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors,” Florio added.

Lil Tjay And Offset Have A Long History

After being released from jail, Lil Tjay broke his silence on the matter, labeling Offset a “rat” before saying he would “smack the sh-t” out of him, according to BET.

Lil Tjay said he had nothing to do with Offset’s shooting and, in a statement, claimed Offset allegedly framed him.

The pair’s beef dates back to January 2025, when Lil TJay allegedly loaned Offset $10,000 after the rapper lost a series of bets at a casino. Offset reportedly failed to repay him, sparking even more drama.

Social Media Users Lay Into Offset After Describing Life As A ‘Gamble’

Given the severity of the incident, social media users were stunned that Offset chose to lean into gambling metaphors in his first public statement.

“Life’s a gamble, bro ain’t gonna stop going to the casino,” someone said, while another wrote, “He gone be back at the casino.”

“This guy gonna make a gambling pun at this time in his life?! He ain’t changing sh-t,” the second user continued.

“My boy said all that and ended with “life’s a gamble”…this sh-t not gonna stop,” another invested fan commented.

“Maybe stop gambling tho,” said another.

Offset Recently Sued Over An Alleged Six Figure Gambling Debt

According to The Blast, Offset was sued by a Detroit casino shortly after being shot over an alleged $100,000 line of credit he has yet to pay.

The legal documents reportedly claim Offset opened the line during a wild night of gambling and fun in March 2024.

The Detroit casino was unable to reach Offset regarding the bill, so they attempted to withdraw funds from his account. When they attempted to retrieve the funds, they were unable to because the account reportedly had insufficient funds.

The casino is suing the rapper for breach of contract, fraud, and more. A spokesperson told the outlet that Offset was “working toward a resolution.”

Amid the madness, Offset is navigating a volatile divorce from his ex, Cardi B. During a candid sit-down with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, the “Press” rapper pulled back the curtain on the turmoil that ultimately led to their split.

“We should be able to raise kids,” she said. “We should be able to ask each other questions. We should be able to be like, ‘Hey, look at what one of the kids just did. Look at this. Look at the report card.’ We should be able to celebrate. But it’s not about the kids.”

“I just wish he was a better person, but it is what it is,” she continued. “Be a better person for your kids.”

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