With the news of the Migos member, Takeoff’s death making headlines on the internet, fans are shocked. People are mourning his loss but still aren’t aware of the cause. How did this happen? Some fans even wondered if he left the musical hip-hop band. Before diving into further details, let’s have a look at who Takeoff was.
Originally known as Kirshnik Khari Ball, he was popular for being one of the members of the trio group, Migos, as mentioned already. Now, Offset has parted ways, having a personal feud with Quavo. So, it was only Quavo and Takeoff working together in the later days. Some of his famous songs are- Intruder, Last Memory, Too Blessed, All Time High, Hotel Lobby, and Nothing Changed.
If you were Takeoff’s die-hard fan, you must be already aware of his only solo work, his debut studio album- The Last Rocket. It became a massive hit. He has been very much passionate about music since his childhood. Takeoff started working on it when he was in class 7.
People also used to appreciate his songwriting skills. It’s been a few days since we lost Takeoff. The Migos fans are disheartened and shaken. If you are looking for the details of Takeoff’s death, here are your answers.
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How Did Takeoff Die? Everything To Know
It was on 1 November 2022 when Takeoff passed away. Born in 1994, he was 28 years old at that time. Well, his death is premature and hard to accept. But how did he die? Was he suffering from any illness? No.
Takeoff was shot and killed outside a bar in Houston, Texas. The incident took place in the early morning. Houston Police Department got a call of a shooting earlier, specifically around 2:34 a.m. When the cops arrived at the location, a dead body caught their attention.
He was none other than Takeoff. Along with him, a few other people present at that time also got injured and visited the nearby hospital for medical treatment. It took place at the 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston. There was a party going on.
After the party ended somewhat around 1:00 a.m, a large group of people gathered at the front door, and then a shooting happened. When the dead body was recognized to be of Takeoff, people showed how hurt they were. Sharing him with had been a very respectful and non-violent person. The security guards failed to see who pulled the trigger. Takeoff was shot either in the head or neck, as reported by the police officers.
Well, when the incident took place, the other Migos member, Quavo, was also present. He didn’t get injured. But, right after witnessing what happened, he fainted and thereafter carried out to a vehicle. Takeoff was reportedly killed by a “stray bullet.” When the cops investigated, they found that the rapper was not the target.
Quavo and Takeoff worked together on a song titled Messy. It was released a few hours before the shooting incident took place. As the news of the latter’s death made a storm on the internet, the single started becoming a hit on platforms like Youtube. Have you not listened to it yet? If not, check out the video attached below.
Knowing the news of Takeoff’s tragic death, many celebrities like Rich the Kid, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, etc., mourned the loss and paid tribute to him on their respective social media account. May Takeoff’s soul rests in peace. Sending condolences to his family.
Regarding the speculations about his departure from the Migos, it was not meaningful. This is because he didn’t leave. But, it was his destiny that took him away, not just from the hip-hop group but also from us. Quavo and Offset have not released any statement yet. Well, the former is still in shock.
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