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Takeoff, a member of the rap trio Migos, was shot in Houston, Texas on Tuesday (November 1). The rapper – full name Kirshnik Khari Ball – was 28 years old. Officers were called at about 02:34 local time (7:34 a.m. GMT) to a shooting outside 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley in downtown Houston, where a private party of about 40 people was taking place. Takeoff and his Migos partner Quavo were both in attendance. Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – was not injured in the altercation. The third member of Migos, Offset, was not present. An argument ensued, reportedly over a dice game, and shots were fired. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has been mourned by industry figures and fans, with tributes for the late rapper pouring in on social media. Celebrities including James Corden, Drake, SZA, Outkast and Khloé Kardashian have shared posts remembering the rapper. So far, no suspects have been arrested with Houston Police Chief Troy Finer appealing for witnesses to “come forward” in the shooting. The police, as well as the rapper’s fans, urged others to take down the graphic videos of the incident circulating online.
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Artist’s takeoff tribute goes viral on TikTok
Artist Rob The Original has gone viral for his amazing portrait of the late rapper made out of clothes. A video of the creator finishing the portrait has nearly two million views on TikTok at the time of writing. Tom Murray4 November 2022 00:54 1667518987
An autopsy reveals that Takeoff was shot more than once
The takeoff was shot multiple times, the medical examiner’s report confirmed. The Harris County Coroner confirmed his cause of death as “gunshot wounds” and ruled his death a “homicide.” Tom Murray3 November 2022 23:43 1667508903
Kanye West honors the takeoff in a tribute on Twitter
After recently restoring his Twitter account, Kanye West followed his return by posting a photo in honor of Takeoff. Next to a photo of himself and The Migos rap trio during the previous release of his Donda 2 album, West wrote, “Love forever,” followed by a follow-up photo of Takeoff, Offset and Quavo, captioned: “Family.” No Parkel3 November 2022 20:55 1667503925
‘Now you can rest in total peace’: Nicki Minaj pays tribute to Takeoff
Nicki Minaj has become the latest rapper to pay tribute to Takeoff following his death. The “Superbass” artist shared a photo of the Migos member to her Instagram Story on Thursday (November 3). She wrote in a caption: “Now rest in absolute peace.” Tom Murray3 November 2022 19:32 1667499200
The video shows a man with a gun at a party where the takeoff was shot
A video obtained by TMZ appears to show a person of interest standing with a gun in his pocket moments before takeoff was fatally shot. The man is seen standing with a gun as Quavo, Takeoff’s teammate, fights with someone. The same person can then be seen with the gun drawn before shots are fired. Police are aware of the video.
Person of interest shot at gunpoint moments before Migos member Takeoff’s death
Video obtained by TMZ appears to show an unidentified man standing with a gun in his pocket moments before the takeoff was fatally shot. The rapper, who was a member of the trio Migos, was killed Tuesday in Houston, Texas, after attending a private party. A new video identifies a person of interest in the case, who can be seen standing with a gun as Quavo fights with someone. The same person can then be seen with the gun drawn before shots are fired. Police are aware of the video. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Tom Murray3 November 2022 18:13 1667488105
A new mural honoring Takeoff was painted in Atlanta
An underpass in Atlanta, Georgia now houses a mural of Takeoff. Takeoff was a native of Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta, along with fellow Migos member Offset. The mural is located under the John Lewis Freedom Parkway bridge near Fourth Ward Park. Nicole Vassell November 3, 2022 3:08 p.m 1667483230
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team honors the takeoff
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team is among the latest to honor Takeoff. In preparation for last night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, “it was all Migos music for the Lakers to warm up tonight in a Takeoff tribute,” tweeted Lakers reporter Mike Trudell. The Lakers were also the team of former basketball player Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others. None Parkel3 November 2022 13:47 1667477186
Offset updates his Twitter images in tribute to his cousin and partner Takeoff
Offset, one of three members of Migos, updated his Twitter header and profile picture to include the takeoff. Aside from being bandmates, Takeoff was Offset’s first cousin removed and Quavo’s nephew. Offset changed his Twitter profile picture and header to feature Takeoff (Offset / Twitter) Nicole Vassell November 3, 2022 12:06 p.m 1667474542
Beyoncé dedicates her official website to Takeoff
Beyoncé paid tribute to Takeoff by dedicating the homepage of her website to him. Using a black and white image of the late rap star, the message reads: “Kirsnick Khari Ball, ‘Takeoff’, 1994 – 2022, Rest in Power.” Migos have previously expressed their appreciation for Beyoncé, with Takeoff once claiming in an interview that she was “all in the Beyhive, for sure.” Beyoncé’s tribute to Takeoff on her website (beyonce.com) Nicole Vassell November 3, 2022 11:22 am 1667471130
Producer Metro Boomin pays tribute on Twitter
Metro Boomin, who produced Migos’ hit song “Bad and Boujee,” expressed his sadness over Takeoff’s death on Twitter. “I can’t even put into words how bright and warm of a genuine soul he was,” reads part of his heartfelt tribute. Nicole Vassell November 3, 2022 10:25 am
