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 (7:34 a.m. 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, prompting many to flee the scene in panic.
Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, police did not name the victim but identified him as a black man in his twenties. It was Takeoff’s representatives who first confirmed his death, with police confirmation following soon after.
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.
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.
(LeBron James/Instagram)
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 06:11
Takeoff and Quavo’s photo as kids goes viral
A photo of Takeoff and Quavo as children has gone viral on social media.
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 05:45
Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry pay tribute to Takeoff
Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry paid tribute to Takeoff.
“Takeoff doesn’t deserve this,” Curry wrote on Twitter on Wednesday (November 2).
Smith added, “Rest in peace take off, this S*** is sad as F***.”
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 05:25
Offset changes Instagram profile picture to Takeoff image
Offset paid a subtle tribute to his late bandmate Takeoff after the rapper was fatally shot in Houston, Texas on Monday.
While Offset has yet to verbally comment on his friend’s passing, the rapper changed his profile picture on Instagram on Wednesday (November 2) to that of Takeoff’s face.
Peony HirwaniNovember 3, 2022 04:39
Takeoff’s cause of death has officially been ruled a homicide
The Migos star’s cause of death was officially ruled a homicide in the coroner’s report obtained by media on Wednesday (November 2).
The autopsy revealed that Takeoff had been shot multiple times and confirmed that his cause of death was “penetrating gunshot wounds”.
Tom MurrayNovember 3, 2022 2:30 a.m.
Desiigner had a very emotional reaction to Takeoff’s death
New York rapper Desiigner broke down in tears on Instagram Live after learning of Takeoff’s death.
The “Panda” artist has vowed to quit rap music for good after the murder, which happened at a private party in Houston, Texas.
“Why? Why are we doing this?” Desiigner shouted during the video.
Tom MurrayNovember 3, 2022 1:29 a.m.
Video of Quavo and Offset naming Takeoff the “best” Migos resurfaces
A 2018 interview with Migos for Beats Radio resurfaced in the wake of Takeoff’s death.
In it, Quavo and Offset agree that Takeoff is the “top” member of the rap trio and was the highest rated in their hometown of Atlanta.
Tom MurrayNovember 3, 2022 12:31 a.m.
Takeoff’s Only Solo Studio Album Released Four Years Ago Today
Takeoff’s only studio album The last rocket came out four years ago today, RapTV pointed out on Twitter.
The release of the album made Takeoff the second Migos member to release a solo album, after Quavo’s. Quavo Huncho, which came out a month earlier.
The last rocket received critical acclaim and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Tom MurrayNovember 2, 2022 11:33 p.m.
50 Cent says he paid tribute to Takeoff during a show in Finland
50 Cent has become the latest rapper to pay tribute to Takeoff.
The “In Da Club” artist tweeted a photo from his concert in Finland on Wednesday.
The photo shows Takeoff’s face projected onto various screens around the stage.
“I did Takeoff tribute last night in Finland, it was lit,” 50 Cent tweeted. “GLG.GreenLightGang. [World] turn let’s go!”
Tom MurrayNovember 2, 2022 10:54 p.m.