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Talks About ‘s Alleged Gambling Problem

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In a recent episode of his show with co-hosts, radio personality Ebro discussed the circulating rumors about Offset’s alleged gambling issues amid reports that the rapper was shot in the leg near the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida (with Offset said to be stable). The segment touched on Lil Tjay’s earlier claims from a livestream that he lent Offset around $10,000 years ago at a casino after seeing him panicked and “broke,” borrowing from strangers to keep gambling—fueling speculation of a gambling addiction that Tjay said Offset has never repaid. Ebro chimed in by sharing his own lighthearted anecdote, confirming that Offset owes him $5,000 from a past sports bet (not a loan), noting he hasn’t aggressively pursued it and downplaying its severity in his case. Overall, Ebro and the crew approached the topic cautiously, expressing relief that Offset is okay while urging restraint on fully linking the shooting or debts to unproven gambling problems, framing much of the chatter as rumor rather than confirmed fact. Clips of the discussion have gone viral on social media, adding to the broader online conversation involving past mentions from Cardi B and others.