Lil Tjay is choosing to stay quiet about the recent shooting involving Offset and instead keeping his focus on music as he prepares to release his upcoming independent album.
The Bronx rapper briefly addressed the situation during a recent interview after being asked about the April 6 incident outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, where Offset suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting.
“I’m just as confused as everyone else about that,” Lil Tjay reportedly said, adding that his attorney advised him not to speak publicly about the matter in detail.
The rapper emphasized that his main priority right now is his upcoming project, They Just Ain’t You, scheduled for release on May 1 through his independent label, TrenchKid Records.
The shooting incident generated major online attention after reports surfaced connecting Lil Tjay to the aftermath of the altercation. He was arrested the same night on a disorderly conduct charge, though authorities never publicly accused him of being the shooter.
Following his release, videos and comments from the rapper circulated heavily online, including remarks directed at Offset and references to the chaotic scene outside the casino.
However, Lil Tjay’s legal team quickly denied rumors suggesting he had any involvement in the shooting itself, calling many of the online claims inaccurate and misleading.
Offset later recovered from his injuries, and reports stated the wounds were not considered life-threatening.
The incident also fueled renewed discussion surrounding the public tension between the two rappers, including rumors of gambling-related disagreements and ongoing personal conflict before the shooting occurred.
Despite the controversy, Lil Tjay appears focused on transitioning into a new chapter musically. The rapper described his upcoming album as a deeply personal project inspired by his upbringing in the Bronx.
According to recent interviews, the release will also include a three-part visual series exploring his life experiences and personal growth in ways fans have not previously seen in his music.
“It feels unrealistic sometimes,” Lil Tjay reportedly said while reflecting on returning to his old neighborhood. “The Bronx is different from anywhere else.”
The album marks his first fully independent release and follows the recent debut of the lead single “Life On Edge.”


