Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28, Shot in Houston

Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is useless after an early morning taking pictures in Houston … TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed.

Law enforcement sources, and a number of witnesses, inform us the deadly incident went down shortly after 2:30 AM … that is when cops bought the decision for a person shot at a bowling alley referred to as 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston.

We’re informed Takeoff and Quavo had been there enjoying cube when an altercation broke out and that is when somebody opened hearth, taking pictures Takeoff … both in the pinnacle or close to his head. He was pronounced useless at the scene.

TMZ Hip Hop has obtained footage from the scene, and you may see Quavo — in an orange shirt — and others gathered round Takeoff. At first they tried to maneuver him, however then put him again down, and Quavo yelled for somebody to get assist.

Police inform us 2 different folks had been shot and had been taken to the hospital in personal automobiles. We do no know their situations. Quavo was not injured.

Just a few hours earlier than the taking pictures, Takeoff posted a selfie from the bowling alley. Quavo had posted video earlier in the night time, driving round Houston with Jas Prince, who was celebrating his birthday.

Takeoff, who’s actual identify is Kirsnik Khari Ball, was the youngest member of Migos. Quavo was his uncle, and Offset his cousin.

They got here collectively as a bunch in 2008 in Georgia, and have become multi-platinum hitmakers … dropping their first main hit, “Versace,” in 2013. They would hit primary on Billboard in 2016 with “Bad and Boujee.”

Most not too long ago, Quavo and Takeoff had launched a challenge because the duo, “Unc & Phew.” They had simply launched their newest music video, “Messy,” on Monday.

Takeoff was 28.

RIP