Migos: Takeoff’s last Instagram story before fatal shooting
Takeoff, member of the rap trio migoswas shot in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, November 1.
The rapper – full name Kirshnik Khari Ball – was 28.
Officers were called around 2:34 a.m. local time (0734 GMT) to a shooting outside 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley in downtown Houston, where a private party of about 40 was taking place. people.
Takeoff and his Migos teammate Quavo were both present. Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – was unhurt in the altercation. The third member of Migos, Offset, was not present.
An argument broke out, apparently after a game of dice, and shots were fired. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death was mourned by industry figures and fans, with tributes to the late rapper pouring in on social media.
Celebrities including James Corden, Drake, SZA, Outkast and Khloé Kardashian shared messages remembering the rapper.
So far, no suspects have been arrested with Houston Police Chief Troy Finner calling on witnesses to ‘step in’ with information about the shooting.
The police, as well as the rapper’s fans, urged others to remove graphic videos of the incident that have been circulating online.
‘Now rest in perfect peace’: Nicki Minaj pays tribute to Takeoff
Nicki Minaj has become the latest rapper to pay tribute to Takeoff following his death.
The “Superbass” artist shared a photo of the Migos member to his Instagram Story on Thursday (November 3).
She wrote in a caption, “Now may you rest in perfect peace.”
Tom MurrayNovember 3, 2022 7:32 p.m.
Video shows man with gun at party where Takeoff was shot
A video obtained by TMZ appears to show a person of interest standing with a gun in his pocket moments before the takeoff was fatally shot.
The man is seen standing with a gun as Takeoff’s teammate Quavo argues with someone.
The same individual can then be seen with the gun drawn before gunshots are heard.
The police are aware of the images.
Person of interest filmed with gun moments before death of Migos member Takeoff
Video footage obtained by TMZ appears to show an unidentified man standing with a gun in his pocket moments before Takeoff was shot. The rapper, who was part of the Migos trio, was killed Tuesday in Houston, Texas, after attending a private party. A new video identifies a person of interest in the case, who can be seen standing with a gun as Quavo argues with someone. The same individual can then be seen with the gun drawn before gunshots are heard. The police are aware of the images. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Tom MurrayNovember 3, 2022 6:13 p.m.
A new mural honoring Takeoff has been painted in Atlanta
An underpass in Atlanta, Georgia now houses a Takeoff mural.
Takeoff hailed from Lawrenceville, an Atlanta suburb, with fellow Migos star Offset.
The mural is located under the John Lewis Freedom Parkway Bridge near Fourth Ward Park.
Nicole VassellNovember 3, 2022 3:08 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers basketball team honor Takeoff
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team is among the latest to honor Takeoff.
Leading up to last night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, it was “all Migos music for the Lakers warming up tonight as a tribute to Takeoff,” tweeted Lakers reporter Mike Trudell.
The Lakers also teamed up with former basketball player Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others.
Inga ParkelNovember 3, 2022 1:47 p.m.
Offset updates Twitter images in tribute to his cousin and bandmate Takeoff
Offset, one of three members of Migos, updated his Twitter header and profile picture to feature Takeoff.
Along with being bandmates, Takeoff was Offset’s first cousin once removed and Quavo’s nephew.
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Offset changed his Twitter profile picture and header to feature Takeoff
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Nicole VassellNovember 3, 2022 12:06
Beyoncé dedicates her official website homepage to Takeoff
Beyoncé paid homage to Takeoff by dedicating her website homepage to her.
Using a black and white image of the late rap star, the message reads: “Kirsnick Khari Ball, ‘Takeoff’, 1994 – 2022, Rest in Power.”
Migos has expressed their appreciation for Beyoncé before, with Takeoff once saying in an interview that they’re “all into the Beyhive, most definitely.”
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Beyoncé’s tribute to Takeoff on her website
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Nicole VassellNovember 3, 2022 11:22 am
Producer Metro Boomin pays tribute on Twitter
Metro Boomin, who produced the Migos hit song “Bad and Boujee,” expressed his sadness over Takeoff’s death on Twitter.
“I can’t even quite say how bright and warm he was with a genuine soul,” reads part of his heartfelt tribute.
Nicole VassellNovember 3, 2022 10:25 a.m.
50 Cent pays tribute to Takeoff at concert in Finland
50 Cent paid tribute to Takeoff during their concert in Finland on Wednesday (November 2).
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 08:30
Where is Quavo after the death of fellow rapper Migos Takeoff?
Following news of Takeoff’s tragic death, concerned fans have wondered about the status of his bandmate The Migos and Uncle Quavo, who was present during the fatal incident.
According to Houston police, Quavo, who was present at the time of the incident, and Takeoff were at a private party prior to the fatal shooting.
In a subsequent update, police tweeted, “Two more victims being taken in private vehicles to hospitals.”
At a subsequent press conference on Tuesday, November 1, the police chief said a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman went to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident.
News appears to verify that Quavo, 31, was not among the injured, however, his status remains unknown.
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 06:45
LeBron James Changes Instagram Profile Picture To Takeoff Image
American basketball player LeBron James paid tribute to Takeoff by replacing his Instagram profile photo with that of the late rapper.
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Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 06:11