Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in connection with Offset shooting in Florida

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night in connection with rapper Offset's shooting in Florida

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night in connection with rapper Offset's shooting in Florida.

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The Seminole Police Department said Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested and "charged in connection with the incident that took place Monday night at a valet area outside of Seminole Hard Rock" in Hollywood, Florida.

Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in the valet area outside the hotel and casino around 7 p.m. that evening. The rapper, who shares three children with superstar Cardi B, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.