Migos: Takeoff’s last Instagram story before the fatal shooting
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Takeoff, a member of the rap trio Migos, was shot dead in Houston, Texas on Tuesday (November 1).
The rapper – whose full name is Kirshnik Khari Ball – was 28 years old.
Police officers were called around 2:34 a.m. local time (7:34 GMT) about a shooting outside 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley in downtown Houston, where a private party of about 40 people was taking place.
Takeoff and his Migos bandmate Quavo were both in attendance. Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – was not injured in the altercation. The third Migos member, Offset, was not present.
An argument reportedly broke out after a game of dice and shots were fired, causing many people to flee the scene in panic.
Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, police did not provide the victim’s name, but identified him as a black man in his 20s. It was Takeoff officials who first confirmed his death, followed shortly by police confirmation.
Industry insiders and fans are mourning his passing, and tributes to the late rapper are pouring out on social media.
Celebrities including James Corden, Drake, SZA, Outkast and Khloé Kardashian have shared posts remembering the rapper.
No suspects have been arrested so far, and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has urged witnesses to come forward with information about the shooting.
Police, as well as fans of the rapper, have urged others to remove graphic videos of the incident that have been circulating online.
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Where is Quavo after the death of Migos rapper Takeoff?
Following the news of Takeoff’s tragic death, concerned fans have wondered about the status of his The Migos bandmate and Uncle Quavo, who was present at the fatal incident.
According to Houston police, Quavo, who was present at the time of the incident, and Takeoff were at a private party before the fatal shooting.
In a subsequent update, police tweeted, “Two other victims were taken to hospitals in private vehicles.”
During a later news conference on Tuesday (November 1), the police chief said that a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident.
The news appears to confirm that 31-year-old Quavo was not among the injured, but his status remains unknown.
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LeBron James changes his Instagram profile picture to a picture of Takeoff
American basketball player LeBron James has paid tribute to Takeoff by changing his Instagram profile picture to the image of the late rapper.
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The photo of Takeoff and Quavo as children goes viral
A photo of Takeoff and Quavo as children has gone viral on social media.
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Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry pay tribute to Takeoff
Jaden Smith and Denzel Curry paid tribute to Takeoff.
“Takeoff didn’t deserve that,” Curry wrote on Twitter on Wednesday (November 2).
Smith added, “rest in peace start this s*** is sad as f***.”
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Offset changes the Instagram profile picture to a picture of Takeoff
Offset has paid a subtle tribute to his late bandmate Takeoff after the rapper was shot dead in Houston, Texas on Monday.
While Offset has yet to verbally comment on his friend’s death, the rapper on Wednesday (November 2) changed his profile photo to one of Takeoff’s face on Instagram.
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Takeoff’s cause of death was officially homicide
The cause of death of the Migos star was officially ruled manslaughter in the coroner’s report released to the media on Wednesday (November 2).
The autopsy found Takeoff was shot multiple times and confirmed his cause of death was “penetrating gunshot wounds.”
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Designer reacted very emotionally to Takeoff’s death
New York rapper Desiigner broke down in tears on Instagram Live after learning of Takeoff’s death.
The “Panda” artist vowed to permanently stop rap music over the murder, which took place at a private party in Houston, Texas.
“Why? Why the fuck are we doing this?” Desiigner yelled during the video.
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Quavo and Offset’s video of Takeoff being named “best” Migos reappears
A 2018 interview with Migos for Beats Radio has resurfaced following Takeoff’s death.
In it, Quavo and Offset agree that Takeoff is the “best” member of the rap trio and that he was the most rated in their hometown of Atlanta.
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Takeoff’s only solo studio album was released four years ago today
Takeoff’s only studio album, The Last Rocket, was released four years ago today, RapTV pointed out on Twitter.
The album’s release made Takeoff the second member of Migos to release a solo album, following Quavo’s Quavo Huncho, which came out a month earlier.
The Last Rocket received critical acclaim, peaking at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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50 Cent says he paid tribute to Takeoff at the show in Finland
50 Cent is the latest rapper to pay tribute to Takeoff.
The “In Da Club” artist tweeted a recording from his concert in Finland on Wednesday.
The photo shows Takeoff’s face projected onto various screens around the stage.
“I paid tribute to Takeoff in Finland last night when it was lit up,” 50 Cent tweeted. “GLG. GreenLightGang. [World] tour let’s get it!”
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