Takeoff

Footage of Quavo trying to help his bandmate has reportedly been seen by TMZ, with the heartbroken star calling for help as his nephew Takeoff lies on the ...

The song soared to number one and went on to be certified four times platinum. Takeoff is best known as the member of hip hop group Migos along with his uncle Quavo and first cousin once removed, Offset. Law enforcement rushed to the scene, where Takeoff was pronounced dead, writes The band released their second album in 2017, with it debuting at number one on the Billboard Us 200. Prayers to for his family, Quavo, Offset & everyone around him". Just hours earlier, Takeoff had taken to Instagram, sharing a photo of himself at the bowling alley where he and Quavo had headed to celebrate Jas Prince's birthday.

Rap star and his bandmate Quavo were reportedly present during a shooting at a private party.

According to Houston police, Quavo & Takeoff [were at a private party prior to the shooting](/arts-entertainment/music/news/takeoff-killed-shot-dead-migos-rapper-b2215161.html). [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “I remember Takeoff being a very down to earth, cool dude,” he began. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Quavo](/topic/quavo), was also present at the time of the incident. “Can’t believe I’m having to say this again about another young black star being killed for no reason, something really has to change in the industry.” [Fans of the rap star and industry figures have started to pay tribute online.](/arts-entertainment/music/news/takeoff-death-tributes-migos-rapper-b2215116.html)

Migos rapper Takeoff – real name: Kirshnik Khari Ball – has died at the age of 28 following a shooting at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas.

He formed one-third of the popular rap group, Migos, alongside Quavo and [Cardi B's husband, Offset](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a36858251/cardi-b-pregnant-second-child/). TMZ reports that Takeoff and Quavo were at 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston playing dice when an altercation broke out – that's when someone opened fire, shooting Takeoff. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/01/migos-takeoff-dead-dies-shot-houston-quavo-migos/), police were called to the bowling alley after reports that a man was shot shortly after 2:30 AM on 1 November.

Takeoff, who is part of hip hop group Migos, has tragically died at the age of 28 after being shot in Houston, according to reports.

A year later, Migos struck gold with their single Bad and Boujee. He started rapping in 2008 and he went on to release his first mixtape with Migos in 2011. Takeoff is best known as the member of hip hop group Migos along with his uncle Quavo and first cousin once removed Offset, who is married to Cardi B.

The star, whose group found fame with hits like Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry, was 28 years old.

"I think they [Migos] are the Beatles of this generation," he said during a speech at the Golden Globe Awards in 2017. This got something to do with the three brothers." "This ain't got nothing to do with no label, no paperwork, no QC, nothing. Takeoff had earlier posted photos of himself at the bowling alley to Instagram. The same year, the group collaborated with Calvin Harris on Slide - their only UK top 10 hit. If you have a story suggestion email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). He was pronounced dead at the scene. However, police told the BBC they would not officially confirm an identity until the victim's family had been notified. Their follow-up album, Culture II, featured production by Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, as well as guest spots from Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Cardi B and Drake. Police said 40 to 50 guests had been at a private party when someone opened fire. ain't displayed," Quavo told the Big Facts podcast earlier this year. When they arrived, officers said they found a large crowd and a man in his twenties with a gunshot wound to the head or neck.

American rapper and one-third of rap group Migos, Takeoff, has been killed in a shooting in Houston, Texas.

Takeoff was shot to death at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, where he and fellow Migos member Quavo were playing dice. He released one solo album, The Last Rocket, in 2018 which reached number 4. Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was one third of the internationally successful rap group Migos.

Popular rapper Takeoff, one-third of the group Migos, was shot dead on Tuesday morning and Paul has since urged young people to swap guns for boxing gloves.

'The Problem Child' admitted he has lost faith in his generation after being accused that his win against Silva was "fixed", stating on "It just sucks. To all the youth…put down the guns and pick up some boxing gloves to settle your differences. Bellator fighter Dillon Danis also paid his respects, writing: "Rest in Peace Takeoff". YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, who picked up his sixth professional win this past weekend when he beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, reacted to the news by tweeting: "Senseless killings need to stop. The 28-year-old was fatally shot in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a fight broke out at bowling alley in Houston, Texas.

The star, whose group found fame with hits like Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry, was 28 years old.

"I think they [Migos] are the Beatles of this generation," he said during a speech at the Golden Globe Awards in 2017. This got something to do with the three brothers." "This ain't got nothing to do with no label, no paperwork, no QC, nothing. "He analyse a lot, that's why I think his raps be so strong," Offset told Rolling Stone in 2018. If you have a story suggestion email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). nothing at all"; and Juice Wayne [posted a verse](https://twitter.com/visecs/status/1587403853150003202?s=20&t=vxwd-tqrIzLYSR-36nULdQ) about Takeoff, saying "it will never make sense", I'd wait for Quavo to get back from football practice and I'd play my songs for him." The same year, the group collaborated with Calvin Harris on Slide - their only UK top 10 hit. "Takeoff [was] probably the most unproblematic rapper," added actress Masika Kalysha. It was his time to shine." I didn't have nothing else to do," He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Takeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, has been shot dead in Houston, Texas, his representatives have confirmed. The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik ...

[Quavo](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/quavo), was also present at the time of the incident. “Why?” Desiigner screamed out on an Instagram Live video. “Flow unmatched. Paul tweeted: “Senseless killings need to stop. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene early on Tuesday (1 November). Need to unify. I can’t even call [Quavo]. So so sad.” The reality star tweeted: “This is so sad. Boxer Chris Eubank Jr wrote: “I remember Takeoff being a very down-to-earth, cool dude. “No hot takes. According to Houston police, Quavo & Takeoff were at a private party prior to the shooting.

The rapper, part of Migos, the Atlanta group that was hugely commercially popular and both formally and culturally influential, was reportedly shot and ...

The Migos completed their Culture trilogy in 2021, after repeated delays brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. [told](https://www.thefader.com/2017/01/23/migos-interview-culture) The Fader in 2017. In the opening months of 2017, they were fully ascendant: Their hit single, "Bad and Boujee," topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January, and their second album, Culture, became the No. Throughout his successes, he remained largely anonymous, seemingly averse to the spotlight. All three peaked in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200; Takeoff's The Last Rocket debuted at No. Though his identity remained largely inextricable from the group's for most of its run by design, Takeoff became an increasingly unignorable presence in their fast-moving music, as his combustible verses took up more space and grew more reflective. He was usually the group's anchor, securing its songs through all of their motion. It later helped [define](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/migos-versace-songs-that-defined-the-decade-8544135/) the decade. Despite being the least public-facing member of the group, Takeoff was often heralded as its most underrated piece, a spirited performer prone to bouts of introspection. 1 album in the country a few weeks later. "Growing up, I was trying to make it in music," he He was reportedly shot after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston early on Tuesday.

Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was born in 1994 in Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. In 2008, alongside his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset, ...

On top of their commercial success, Migos were widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop groups in modern music. In 2018, Takeoff released a solo album, Fly Me To The Moon, and just last month, his joint effort with Quavo, Within the same year, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

The rapper was shot dead in Houston, Texas in the early hours of Tuesday (1 November), reports say.

Our prayers go to Takeoff’s family and loved ones,” wrote the World Music Awards. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) It just keeps happening.” 28 years old,” wrote US senate candidate Charles Booker on Twitter. “I remember Takeoff being a very down-to-earth, cool dude,” he began. Need to unify. “No hot takes. Since the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the rapper, with Khloé Kardashian tweeting: “This is so sad. No profound thoughts. Former American professional boxer Jake Paul said: “Senseless killings need to stop. So so sad.” Takeoff’s group mate rapper Quavo was also present during the incident.

Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, is understood to have been at a private party at a bowling alley in Houston with his Migos bandmate Quavo.

Takeoff - whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball - was reported to have been playing dice with bandmate Quavo, 31, when the shooting occurred. The 28-year-old Migos star was fatally shot at the private event, which was held at a bowling alley. Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, is understood to have been at a private party at a bowling alley in Houston with his Migos bandmate Quavo.

At just 28, rapper Takeoff had cultivated a rich hip-hop legacy with Migos along with a reputation as the trio's most lowkey member before he was killed in ...

[Quavo](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/quavo), was also present at the time of the incident. Need to unify. Paul tweeted: “Senseless killings need to stop. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene early on Tuesday (1 November). [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) So so sad.” Boxer Chris Eubank Jr wrote: “I remember Takeoff being a very down-to-earth, cool dude. The reality star tweeted: “This is so sad. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “No hot takes. No profound thoughts. According to Houston police, Quavo & Takeoff were at a private party prior to the shooting.

Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group ...

“Like that’s the best song ever.” The trio found fame with their 2013 single, “Versace.” It’s time to give me my flowers, you know what I mean?, Takeoff said. “It’s time to pop it, you know what I mean? Houston police say they responded to the scene of a shooting in downtown Houston at a bowling and pool hall around 2:30 a.m. One person was found dead, according to a tweet from the department.

Police officers have launched an investigation into the death of rapper Takeoff at the age of 28, following a shooting in Houston.

There are family members and friends who are grieving as a result.’ There are so many talented individuals, men and women, in that community, who I love and respect. He’s a member of the Migos rap group, out of Atlanta.’ ‘I want everyone to understand the pain, suffering of a mother. What if it was your son? Everyone spoke of what a great young man this is, how peaceful he is. What if it was your brother? What a great artist. ‘We’ve got to police ourselves. ‘Let me speak to the human element first, before we do anything,’ he began. at Billiards and Bowling Alley. That male has been identified as Kirshnik Ball, better known as Takeoff.

The US hip hop artist was pronounced dead at the scene outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday.

And so as it relates to this particular incident, what I would say to the people in this city and even beyond, we will solve this crime. So so sad”, in her tribute. sending love to friends and family”. May God cover everyone who is in pain. this shit has to STOP… Reality star Khloe Kardashian said: “This is so sad.

The US hip hop artist was pronounced dead at the scene outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday.

And so as it relates to this particular incident, what I would say to the people in this city and even beyond, we will solve this crime. So so sad”, in her tribute. sending love to friends and family”. May God cover everyone who is in pain. this shit has to STOP… Reality star Khloe Kardashian said: “This is so sad.

The Houston native, 31, wrote, 'Forever the space cadet. Forever the rocket the most humble the illest 4ever Take.'

He wouldn't speculate on whether Takeoff was the intended target, and asked 'everyone to understand the pain, the suffering of' Takeoff's mother. The video, which begins with Takeoff waking up and recounting a messy dream, had racked up around 1.5 million views by Tuesday afternoon. Migos broke out nearly a decade ago with the 2013 hit Versace, which hit even greater heights in popularity though the Drake remix. Despite being more reserved than Quavo and Offset, he did a lot of his talking through his rhymes. He didn't appear in headlines at the rate of Offset, who is married to Cardi B, and he wasn't in high demand as a featured act on top 10 tracks like Quavo, who has guested on hits with Post Malone, DJ Khaled and Drake. Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff grew up in suburban Atlanta — Gwinnett County was less than flatteringly name-checked in a couple Migos tracks — alongside the two other members of the group.

Migos' record label has revealed Takeoff died after being hit by a stray bullet in a fatal shooting in Houston on November 1.

Takeoff was a founding member of Migos alongside Quavo and Offset. That’s what I’ll focus on for now 😔 rest easy space man Take[off].’ There are so many talented individuals, men and women, in that community, who I love and respect. He’s a member of the Migos rap group, out of Atlanta. [Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). Everyone spoke of what a great young man this is, how peaceful he is. What a great artist. ‘We’ve got to police ourselves. That male has been identified as Kirshnik Ball, better known as Takeoff. [died in Houston on Monday at the age of 28](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/01/takeoff-dead-migos-rapper-reportedly-shot-and-killed-aged-28-17675759/) when a shooting took place at a bowling alley where he had enjoyed an evening with his uncle and Migos group member Quavo and dozens of other friends at a private party. [launched an investigation into his death](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/01/takeoff-dead-police-launch-investigation-into-migos-rappers-death-17681032/).

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston.

Migos were one of the most influential groups of their generation, pioneering a style of rapping in choppy, staccato triplets known as the "Migos flow". The band repeat the song title in rapid bursts, placing emphasis on the middle syllable at the start of every bar. Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss." Fellow Atlanta legends Outkast echoed the statement, sharing a photo of Takeoff with the caption: "Rest in peace, Takeoff. We're all so desensitized to death and it's so sad." Their flow had an urgency and exuberance that, once heard, made other rappers sound stale. Gucci Mane, who recently collaborated with Takeoff and his uncle and bandmate Quavo on the song Us vs. "It's very tough. "Delete all footage and people talkin' about it so it doesn't exist," Wiz Khalifa wrote. When they arrived, officers said they found a large crowd and a man with a gunshot wound to the head or neck. It's done, it's done, it's done, it's done. That's what I'll focus on for now."

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston.

Migos were one of the most influential groups of their generation, pioneering a style of rapping in choppy, staccato triplets known as the "Migos flow". The band repeat the song title in rapid bursts, placing emphasis on the middle syllable at the start of every bar. Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss." Fellow Atlanta legends Outkast echoed the statement, sharing a photo of Takeoff with the caption: "Rest in peace, Takeoff. We're all so desensitized to death and it's so sad." Their flow had an urgency and exuberance that, once heard, made other rappers sound stale. Gucci Mane, who recently collaborated with Takeoff and his uncle and bandmate Quavo on the song Us vs. "It's very tough. "Delete all footage and people talkin' about it so it doesn't exist," Wiz Khalifa wrote. When they arrived, officers said they found a large crowd and a man with a gunshot wound to the head or neck. It's done, it's done, it's done, it's done. That's what I'll focus on for now."

Atlanta-based Quality Control issues statement speaking of 'monumental loss', as Houston police appeal for any of 40 people at scene to come forward.

You would want somebody to step up, so please step up, get the information to us so we can get some closure to this family who’s hurting right now.” Turner added: “Let us bring justice to this family.” I ask you one thing and I want this to resonate with everybody,” Finner said. Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss.”

The 28-year-old - part of Grammy award-nominated group Migos - was shot dead at a party in Houston early on Tuesday morning. | ITV National News.

British musician Dave, real name David Omoregie, shared a series of photos on Instagram of him and Takeoff. So so sad.” 1 hit “Bad and Boujee,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. That’s what I’ll focus on for now," he wrote on Instagram. “Let me just ask... Migos first broke through with the hit “Versace” in 2013.

After news broke of Takeoff's tragic killing, celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Drake, Travis Scott and Diddy have shared moving tributes in memory of the ...

Can't believe I'm having to say this again about another young Black star being killed for no reason, something really has to change in the industry." Takeoff was best known for making up one third of the rap group Migos, alongside Quavo and [Offset (who is married to Cardi B)](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a41402288/cardi-b-half-naked-instagram/). [Kylie's two children](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a40998704/kylie-jenner-stormi-webster-beauty-event/), fellow [rapper Travis Scott](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a41749993/travis-scott-responds-kylie-jenner-rojean-kar-cheating-allegations/), also posted in memory of Takeoff. "So sad, Migos songs soundtracked a lot of my favourite moments. Forever the rocket, the most humble, the illest 4ever". "So many prayers.

Takeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, was shot dead in Houston, Texas on Tuesday (1 November). The rapper – full name Kirshnik Khari Ball – was 28 years old.

“I’m calling up on everybody – our hip-hop artists in Houston and around the nation – we’ve got to police ourselves. The world was starting to learn about Takeoff. It was his time to shine.” [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. The late rapper said: “We always family. Right now we gon’ be the duo till time tell,” he said. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The third Migos member, Offset, was not present. [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/01/arts/music/takeoff-migos-dead.html), some fans have left bouquets of roses and lit candles in the area where Takeoff was shot dead. At the time, police did not name the victim but identified him as a Black man in his 20s. Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – was not injured in the altercation.