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Takeoff, a member of the rap trio Migos, was killed in Houston, Texas, his representatives confirmed. The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28 years old. His bandmate Quavo was also present at the time of the incident. According to Houston Police, Quavo & Takeoff were at a private party before the shooting. They did not name the victim of a confirmed homicide, but a Takeoff spokesperson confirmed his death. TMZ reports that Takeoff was shot dead at a bowling alley after a dice game. Prior to the incident, Takeoff posted a photo of himself on his Instagram Stories with Playboi Carti’s “Stop Breathing” playing in the background. The rap star’s fans and industry figures began paying tribute online. Migos also includes rapper Offset, who is married to Cardi B. The couple have two children together, plus three more from Offset’s previous relationships.
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Fans expressed their disgust after video of him taking off after the shooting went viral
Since the news of Takeoff’s death, several videos containing apparent footage of the incident and the aftermath have surfaced online. Videos containing the harrowing sightings have been shared so widely that people have ended up watching the content by mistake. Many social media users have condemned the sharing of the “degrading” videos online, citing the inappropriate nature of their release. Tom Murray2 November 2022 02:30 1667352659
Where’s Quavo?
Many have wondered about the condition of Takeoff’s Migos bandmate Quavo, as he was there during filming. Police turned up to confirm his safety after announcing the only other two injured were aged 23 and 24. Quavo is 31. Tom Murray2 November 2022 01:30 1667349059
Tributes include AJ Tracey, Jake Paul and Khloe Kardashian
The music world paid tribute to Takeoff after his death, as did his fans and many other celebrities, including YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul and Khloe Kardashian. “No take off!” British rapper Tracy tweeted. Paul said: “The senseless killings must stop. Need for consolidation. RIP TAKEOFF.” Similarly, Kardashian wrote: “This is so sad. Wow! why?? God bless all who are hurting. These senseless acts must end. So sad.” Read a roundup of all the celebrity tributes below. Tom Murray2 November 2022 00:30 1667345726
Chief Finner appealed for the public’s help after 40 witnesses fled ‘probably out of fear’ before speaking to police
Houston police are asking anyone with knowledge of Takeoff’s shooting to come forward. Chief Finner told the media conference that 40+ people left the private party where the rapper was shot “probably out of fear” before authorities could take statements. “What if it was your brother? What if that was your son?’ Finner asked. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 11:35 pm 1667341853
Desiigner tearfully announces his retirement from rap music after hearing the news of Takeoff’s death
Rapper “Panda” Desiigner broke down in tears in an Instagram Live video he posted of the Takeoff shoot. “Why? Why are we doing this?” the rapper screams in the video. “I swear to God, this s*** ain’t nothing, I’m done rapping. This version of me is finished,” he declared. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 10:30 p.m 1667338253
12 hours later: What we know about the shooting
It’s been more than 12 hours since Migos rapper Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas. The Houston Police Department recently held a press conference providing more information about the killing, which also left two other people with non-life-threatening injuries. For a rundown of all the details we know so far, read on. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 9:30 pm 1667335922
‘Sometimes the hip-hop community gets a bad name’ – police chief warns against generalizations
During his address to the media, Police Chief Finner warned against blaming the hip-hop genre for Takeoff’s death. “Sometimes the hip-hop community gets a bad name,” he said. “It is evident from this city and from people with whom I have a personal relationship, [there are] A lot of great people in our hip-hop community and I respect them.” The media conference has since concluded. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 8:52 pm 1667334603
The police chief appears to confirm that Quavo was not injured
The police chief just said a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident. This seems to confirm that fellow Migos rapper Quavo was not injured during the altercation as he is 31 years old. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 8:30 pm 1667333638
Police Chief Troy Finner says he spoke with Takeoff’s mother
The Houston Police Department’s press conference is underway following the fatal shooting of Takeoff. Police Chief Troy Finer just reminded reporters in the room of the “human element” of this story, saying he spoke with the rapper’s mother… Tom Murray November 1, 2022 8:13 p.m 1667332634
The police will hold a press conference soon
Houston police said they will hold a news conference about the fatal shooting at 3 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. GMT). “Additional information will be released at that time,” the police department tweeted. A live stream of the news conference will be available on the Houston Police Department’s official Twitter and Facebook channels, it said. Tom Murray November 1, 2022 7:57 p.m
