Dez Bryant is not staying quiet about some old business with Migos star Offset. The former Dallas Cowboys receivertook to X on Tuesday to air out a wild story involving a gambling debt. Bryant claimed he beat the rapper out of $8,000 during a past encounter.
Dez Bryant reveals Offset owes him $8k from old situation, claims Offset hit him up hours before shooting pic.twitter.com/SzfNVdbiTE
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The 3-time Pro Bowl wideout says the interaction turned awkward when Offset supposedly faked being asleep. Bryant mentioned he tried to wake the rapper up to collect his cash. He decided to back off once he realized he was outnumbered by the rapper’s entourage.
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Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) during warmups before an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
“I chilled because I was by myself completely out numbered,” Bryant wrote. “So I charged it to the game.” The retired star spent 10 seasons in the NFL and totaled 7,459 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns. He is known for his fiery personality and outspoken social media presence.
The timing of this callout is raising eyebrows across the internet. Offset was reportedly shot Monday night outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Bryant claims the rapper reached out to him just three hours before the violence occurred to pitch a money play.
Dez Bryant reveals suspicious timing of Offset request before shooting
Dez Bryant says he turned down the offer and found out about the shooting later that evening. The former receiver suggested that some people do not play about their money. He noted that he rarely discusses personal matters but felt compelled to share this specific story.
“I swear to god Offset reached out to me yesterday 3 hours before he got shot on a money play… I thought about it and said..I’m good.. then I saw the news later on and was like damn…some people don’t play about they money,” Bryant posted.
DMs between Offset and Lil Tjay resurface, showing Offset owed Tjay $10K and allegedly told him to “come get it back in blood.” 😳 pic.twitter.com/1VFr1a2sOt
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Authorities have not released specific details regarding the casino shooting or potential suspects. Offset has not responded to the claims made by the former NFL star. This is not the first time the rapper has faced public pressure over alleged debts.
Reports surfaced Tuesday showing old messages between Offset and rapper Lil Tjay. Those posts involved a separate dispute over a $10,000 debt. Bryant retired from football in 2021 after a stellar career that included 537 catches. He remains a heavy hitter on social media.
The post from the Cowboys legend went viral, racking up over 1.8 million views. Fans are analyzing every detail as the hip hop community awaits news on the rapper’s condition. Bryant stated he was not interested in any deal offered that night.