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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) about shots fired 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, causing many people to flee in panic. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, police did not name the victim, but identified him as Black in his 20s. It was Takeoff’s representatives who first confirmed his death, with police confirmation following shortly after. 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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The Lakers reportedly played Migos music in warmups tonight in a tribute to Takeoff. Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 07:32 1667457930

Where is Quavo after fellow Migos rapper Takeoff dies?

Following the news of Takeoff’s tragic death, worried fans are wondering about the condition of his Migos bandmate and uncle Quavo, who was present during the fatal incident. According to Houston police, Quavo, who was present at the time of the incident, and Takeoff were at a private party before the fatal shooting. In a follow-up update, police tweeted: “Two other victims were taken by private vehicles to hospitals.” During a press conference later on Tuesday (November 1), the police chief said a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident. The news appears to confirm that Quavo, 31, was not among the injured, however his condition remains unknown. Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 06:45 1667455906

LeBron James changes his Instagram profile picture to a takeoff picture

American basketball player LeBron James paid tribute to Takeoff by changing his Instagram profile picture to that of the late rapper. (LeBron James/Instagram) Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 06:11 1667454318

Takeoff and Quavo’s photo as kids goes viral

A photo of Takeoff and Quavo as kids has gone viral on social media. Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 05:45 1667453134

Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry pay tribute to Takeoff

Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry paid tribute to Takeoff. “Taking off is not worth this,” Curry tweeted on Wednesday (Nov. 2). Smith added: “Rest In Peace Takeoff, This S*** is sad as F***.” Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 05:25 1667450381

Offset changes your Instagram profile picture to a takeoff picture

Offset paid a subtle tribute to his late partner Takeoff after the rapper was shot in Houston, Texas on Monday. While Offset has yet to verbally comment on his friend’s death, the rapper changed his Instagram profile picture on Wednesday (November 2) to one of Takeoff’s faces. Peony Hirwani3 November 2022 04:39 1667442622

Takeoff’s cause of death was officially ruled a homicide

The Migos star’s cause of death was officially ruled a homicide in a medical examiner’s report obtained by the media on Wednesday (November 2). An autopsy revealed that Takeoff had been shot multiple times and confirmed that his cause of death was “punctured gunshot wounds.” Tom Murray3 November 2022 02:30 1667438962

The Designer had a very emotional reaction to Takeoff’s death

New York rapper Desiigner broke down in tears on Instagram Live after learning of Takeoff’s death. The “Panda” artist has vowed to quit rap music for good because of the murder, which happened at a private party in Houston, Texas. “Why? Why are we doing this?” the designer shouted during the video. Tom Murray3 November 2022 01:29 1667435482

The video of Quavo and Offset calling Takeoff the “best” Migos resurfaces

A 2018 Migos interview for Beats Radio resurfaced after Takeoff’s death. In it, Quavo and Offset agree that Takeoff is the “best” member of the rap trio and that he had the highest ratings in their hometown of Atlanta. Tom Murray3 November 2022 00:31 1667432002

His only solo studio album Takeoff was released four years ago today

Takeoff’s only studio album The Last Rocket was released four years ago today, RapTV noted on Twitter. The album’s release made Takeoff the second member of Migos to release a solo album, following Quavo’s Quavo Huncho, which was released a month earlier. The Last Rocket received widespread critical acclaim and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart. Tom Murray2 November 2022 23:33