Takeoff has been killed.
The rapper, who’s one third of Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday morning after some kind of altercation throughout a cube recreation in Houston, Texas. According to TMZ Hip Hop, the rapper was enjoying cube with fellow Migos artist Quavo at 810 Billiards & Bowling within the south Texas metropolis. Around 2:30 a.m. native time, an alteration occurred contained in the bowling alley that led to a taking pictures. Multiple witnesses reported to the outlet that someone opened fireplace and hit Takeoff “either in the head or near his head.”
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Police had been known as and responded instantly. When they arrived, Takeoff had already handed away. The outlet notes he was pronounced lifeless on the scene. He was simply 28 years previous.
According to KPRC Houston, two different folks had been additionally shot on the scene. The occasion had been a personal social gathering with “40 to 50 people” on the location, per cops. At first, police didn’t disclose the rapper’s id to the general public pending household notification, solely indicating the sufferer was a Black male in his 20s. They did report that the opposite two folks shot had been taken to native hospitals in non-public vehicles. Their circumstances usually are not identified at this level, in line with the Houston Police Department.
Very early Tuesday morning, TMZ obtained footage from the aftermath of the taking pictures. In the chaotic clip, Quavo may be seen gathered round Takeoff with a number of different folks. They attempt to transfer the rapper at first, however then decrease him down and yell for assist. If you’re so inclined, you may see scary NSFW photographs from the aftermath of the violent outburst HERE.
As the outlet notes, Takeoff had posted a selfie from the bowling alley only a few hours earlier than his loss of life. As of early Tuesday morning, it’s nonetheless out there on his Instagram Stories (under):
Quavo had additionally been posting movies on social media earlier within the night time. At this level, the motive behind the taking pictures is unclear.
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Migos followers, different rappers, and celebs on Twitter had been horrified on the mindless violence reportedly involving the cube recreation. Here are only a few of the numerous reactions already pouring in:
“I’m in shock right now, I can’t believe it. I pray to god it’s fake. This s**t just isn’t fair bro wtf”
“Takeoff probably the most unproblematic rapper. He don’t bother nobody and stay out the way.”
“the fact someone ends up dead over an argument about a dice game is everything that’s wrong with the world…”
“Considering how much Migos has accomplished over the years, it’s hard to comprehend that Takeoff was only 28 years old. Wow.”
“We really lost one of the best talents of this generation over a fkn dice game.”
“When I was a kid, Tupac and Biggie getting shot was a big deal. You didn’t see major stars like that getting shot and killed. Now it’s happening like every other month. I’ve never seen so many major artists get killed like this. And over a dice game?!? Senseless.”
“No hot takes. No profound thoughts. Just sad that another rapper, son, brother, and friend has been killed. God be with all those who feel the loss.”
“RIP Takeoff this is too sad… that man never bothered anyone. And he was a damn good rapper. F**k.”
Takeoff, whose actual title is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was the youngest member of Migos. Quavo was his uncle, and Offset was his cousin. The group first rose to prominence in 2013 with their hit Versace, and three years later landed at primary on the Billboard charts with Bad and Boujee. The slain rapper and his uncle had simply launched their newest music video, Messy, earlier within the day on Monday.
Sending our condolences to Takeoff’s household, mates, and family members right now.
R.I.P.
[Image via Takeoff/Instagram/BuzzFeed Celeb/YouTube]
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