Rapper Takeoff, the third part of the dynamic Atlanta rap group Migos, has died. Migos emerged as a viral force within their local scene in the 2010s before exploding onto the national stage. They managed to shape the zeitgeist without losing any of their regional appeals, opening a portal to subsequent operations, and members pointing to Takeoff as the group’s secret weapon. He was reportedly shot Tuesday morning after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston. Takeoff’s death was confirmed by Drew Findling, an attorney who represented him. He was only 28 years old.
Migos rapper Takeoff fatally shot in Houston
Kirsnick Khare Ball, Takeoff was born on June 18, 1994, in Lawrenceville, Ga., and began rapping as a teenager with his uncle, named Quavo, and his cousin, who rapped as Offset. “Growing up, I was trying to make it in music,” he told Father in 2017. “In my spare time, I used to record myself. Find a beat, pull ’em. Just make something and make it for me. Just listen to songs that I made for myself so I could rap for myself, even though I’m Dawn. Don’t throw them out. I was enjoying myself because I loved doing it.” He made a name for himself by completing songs in one take.
The trio was known as Polo Club before being named Migos and released their debut mixtape, Juug Season, in 2011. The group broke through in 2013 with the mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) and its infectious lead single “Versace.” After the original went viral online, a signal boost from the Drake remix pushed the song higher on the Billboard charts. It later helped define the decade. During their heyday, the group was known for the distinctive Migos flow, a heavy rap rhythm over a triplet pattern.
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An investigation is underway after rapper Takeoff of the popular group Migos was shot and killed during a private party. Houston Police Department officers and Houston Fire Department emergency officers responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, located at 1201 San Jacinto, at approximately 2:40 p.m.
HPD said when officers arrived on the scene, they found a large crowd on the third floor and a man, now identified as rapper Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Bal, in the head or neck. has been shot He was declared dead on the spot.
During a press conference Tuesday morning, police confirmed that members of the groups Quavo and Takeoff were present at the time of the shooting. Security guards at the scene heard gunshots but reportedly did not see who fired them, police said.
Takeoff shot dead at the age of 28
Two additional victims, a 24-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man were taken to nearby hospitals in private vehicles with non-life-threatening injuries, HPD Chief Troy Finner said.
According to Finer, at least 40 people were present at the scene of the shooting. The party reportedly ended at 1 pm but continued until the incident. Finer said there was a dispute leading to the shooting.
Investigators said they found several shell casings on the third level outside the bowling and pool hall.
Mayor Sylvester Turner asked anyone with information about the shooters to call HPD and bring justice to the family.
“We will solve this particular case. We will find the shooter or shooters,” Turner said during the press conference. “I do want extend my condolences to the mom of Takeoff, all the family members and friends. It doesn’t matter how famous you are, you may not be famous at all, anybody who loses his or her life is a life loss and there are family member and friends who are grieving as a result.”
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS or the HPD Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600.
