Migos Rapper Takeoff Dies While Filming At 28

The music world shook.

Early Tuesday morning, 28-year-old rapper Takeoff of rap trio Migos was shot dead at a private party at a bowling alley in Houston.

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A Houston Police Department spokesperson confirmed the news: billboard Following early reports of the tragic incident.

Investigators said the shooting began around 2:35 a.m. at a party attended by about 40 people.

Police also told local news station KHOU that partygoers began fleeing as gunfire rang out, Takeoff was shot in the head or neck, and two other as-yet-unidentified victims were also taken to hospital. rice field.

TMZ The captured footage, which was widely shared on social media, appeared to be of the shooting scene, showing fellow Migos bandmate Quavo gathering with others around the takeoff, first trying to move him, then was seen screaming for help.

The outlet also reported that Takeoff was rolling dice when the altercation erupted, which led to the shooting, but this has not been confirmed.

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Prior to the shooting, Takeoff had posted a selfie on social media from the bowling alley.

Born Kirshnik Khari Ball in 1994, Takeoff joined his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset to form Migos in 2008, initially under the group name Polo Club.

After a series of mixtapes, Migos found great success with their 2013 viral hit “Versace”, remixed by Drake, billboard Hot 100.

In 2016, he achieved great success with the No. 1 Hot 100 hit “Bad and Boujee” featuring Lil Uzi Vert.

Last month, Takeoff and Quavo released their first album as a duo. Built specifically for the Infinity Linkcomes a little over a year after Migos released the final chapter of their trilogy. Culture III.

On social media, fans expressed their shock and sadness.

RIP takeoff. Beyond fucking sad. We feel like we are losing one of our brothers every other day.Society continues to rely on hatred and jealousy. Love the few people around you and appreciate life every day. You never really know when your last day will be!

— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) November 1, 2022

Lip take off 🙏

— Cole Bennett (@_ColeBennett_) November 1, 2022

Takeoff, then 28, convinced his uncle (Quevo) to start rapping and then helped turn the tide. Arguably the best rapper on Migos (his uncle told me just a few months ago). What a loss.

— Jewel Wicker (@jewelwickershow) November 1, 2022

The senseless killings should stop. must be unified. RIP takeoff.

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 1, 2022

rest in peace Take off😢

— Moolah (@youngmoney) November 1, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Takeoff. This shouldn’t be your reality. Sending you my prayers ♥️

— Candace (@TherealCANDIACE) November 1, 2022

RIP takeoff. Definitely influencing a new school of rap. But more importantly, not this reckless and despicable act, but the whole human being who deserves far more lives.

my goodness.

— Brittany Pacnet Cunningham. (@MsPackyetti) November 1, 2022

Just last week, Takeoff said this on Drink Champs🕊💔 pic.twitter.com/gBuCvsMG3B

— Sean Baker (@MrSeanBaker) November 1, 2022

When I was a kid, Tupac and Biggie getting shot was a big deal. I have never seen such a big star shot and killed. It is now bi-monthly. I have never seen so many major artists killed like this. And in a dice game!? RIP takeoff. https://t.co/KjPBYef2Me

— Dalvio Morrow (@DTheKingpin) November 1, 2022

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