Rapper Takeoff, a member of the best-selling hip-hop trio Migos, has been shot dead in Houston, Texas. The 28-year-old, whose real name was Kirsnik Khari Ball, is reported to have been killed during an incident outside a bowling alley in the city in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Here’s what you need to know.
His death was confirmed to Variety by a representative of Houston’s police department. It is reported that Takeoff and his uncle and Migos bandmate Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – were playing dice when he was shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were injured in the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
Migos Rapper Takeoff Gunned Down In Houston: Here’s What You Need To Know
Migos – completed by Takeoff’s cousin Offset aka Kiari Kendrell Cephus – are best known for their number-one hit Bad and Boujee. Last month, Takeoff and Quavo had released a new album, Only Built for Infinity Links.
Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff began performing with his uncle and fellow rapper Quavo, along with Offset, as Migos in 2008. The trio found fame with their 2013 single, “Versace.”
Takeoff and Quavo recently formed the duo “Unc & Phew” and released their debut album, “Only Built for Infinity Links,” on October 7. During a recent conversation on the podcast “Drink Champs” just days before his death, Takeoff accepted accolades for his stellar performance on the new project. “It’s time to pop it, you know what I mean? It’s time to give me my flowers, you know what I mean?, Takeoff said. “I don’t want them later on when I ain’t here.” We will update you with all of the latest details as they come in. Stay tuned.
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