Offset Fires Back Online Following Lil Tjay’s “Rat” Accusation

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Rapper Offset performs during Offset Set It Off Tour at Coca-Cola Roxy on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Rapper Offset performs during Offset Set It Off Tour at Coca-Cola Roxy on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

A dispute involving Offset and Lil Tjay has come into sharper focus this week after a shooting in Hollywood, Florida, drew public attention and a wave of speculation. Authorities confirmed that Offset sustained a gunshot wound to the leg late Monday and was taken to a nearby hospital. Early reports suggested Lil Tjay might be connected, and he was briefly detained, though details at the time remained limited. By Tuesday, it had become clearer that he was released on a disorderly conduct charge unrelated to the shooting itself. Meanwhile, Offset appeared to be recovering. As he left custody, Tjay accused Offset of being a “rat,” alleging he had been wrongly blamed.

Offset later addressed the situation in a conversation with DJ Akademiks. He offered a more measured account of events. He said Lil Tjay was not responsible for the shooting and added that he had not given a formal statement to police. Even so, the tension between the two quickly spilled into public view online. Responding to Tjay’s accusation, Offset posted a brief reply: “U ain’t buss nun,” a remark that signaled the dispute was far from settled.

Past Disputes Resurface as the Story Unfolds

Observers have pointed to a longer-running disagreement that may help explain the intensity of the exchange. DJ Akademiks has said the friction traces back to a financial dispute involving a gambling-related debt from the previous year. According to that account, the disagreement led to a series of heated exchanges, both privately and in public. While such claims remain part of an evolving narrative, they have added context to the current moment.

In the aftermath, discussion has broadened beyond the incident itself. Some public figures have raised questions about Offset’s financial obligations. Neither he nor his representatives have commented on those claims. For now, attention remains on his recovery and the ongoing investigation. Even so, the personal dispute continues to unfold in the public eye.


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