Takeoff

Migos rapper Takeoff – real name: Kirshnik Khari Ball – has died at the age of 28 following a shooting at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas.

He formed one-third of the popular rap group, Migos, alongside Quavo and [Cardi B's husband, Offset](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a36858251/cardi-b-pregnant-second-child/). TMZ reports that Takeoff and Quavo were at 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston playing dice when an altercation broke out – that's when someone opened fire, shooting Takeoff. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/01/migos-takeoff-dead-dies-shot-houston-quavo-migos/), police were called to the bowling alley after reports that a man was shot shortly after 2:30 AM on 1 November.

A shooting early Tuesday in Houston, Tex., left at least one dead and two others injured, but victims' identities have not been confirmed.

Richards described it as “some sort of playground.” It later added that two other victims were “taken in private vehicles to hospitals.” [hip-hop trio Migos ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/migos-mania-how-the-atlanta-rap-trio-mastered-the-sound-of-silence/2017/01/27/84076ffc-e49f-11e6-ba11-63c4b4fb5a63_story.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_5)— Takeoff, 28, and Quavo — were at the scene. [deemed](https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/versace-by-migos-the-real-song-of-summer/2013/08/01/45cc4e4a-f92c-11e2-b018-5b8251f0c56e_story.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_12) “the real song of the summer” (despite the charts suggesting otherwise). Offset, whose name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is Quavo’s cousin. A reporter for Fox 26 in Houston shared a clip of a news conference, with a spokesperson confirming police “were informed” that members of the

Takeoff was fatally shot at a Houston bowling alley in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He was 28.

Produced by Zaytoven, “Versace” was a perfect distillation of the Migos style — verses packed with clever triplet rhymes and a hook that turned the titular fashion brand into a mantra meant to stir up mosh pit mayhem. That same month, Migos released their second album, Culture, which debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200, and spawned two additional successful singles, “T-Shirt” and “Slippery.” Do it look like I’m left off ‘Bad and Boujee?’” Immediately after, co-host Joe Budden said they had to end the interview, dropped his mic, and left, leading to a brief scuffle. He spent much of his childhood with Quavo and Offset, the three of them even living together for many years in the same small house with Quavo’s mother. “He is outspoken with the people he fuck with, he love, but he quiet to everyone else,” Offset told Rolling Stone in 2018. We are still in the process and early stages of this investigation, trying to gather all the information we can, and we are looking to the public’s help.” When the other two were done, they’d all get together and finish up the tracks. Security guards were in the area when the shooting started, but did not see who pulled the trigger. He was with Quavo — who was unharmed in the shooting — at the time of his death. [KHOU](https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/downtown-houston-shooting/285-6e162ee5-d29b-4d43-9e39-96fc1eb4db4b), the shooting took place as people congregated outside of a bar on the third floor of a venue. The spokesperson added, “I can tell you there are rappers at the party. Two other people on the premises were shot and taken to hospital, Houston Police confirmed.

Takeoff, one-third of the Georgia rap trio Migos, was killed Tuesday morning in a shooting in Houston.

Just last week Takeoff and Quavo on Revolt TV’s “Drink Champs” for an interview. Last month, the pair released a duo album, “Built for Infinity Links.” Migos’ other Top 10 hits include “Stir Fry,” “MotorSport” with Cardi B and “Walk It Talk It” with Drake. Two other people were shot and taken to the hospital. Their breakout hit, “Versace,” vaulted them to stardom in 2013 and landed a remix from Drake. Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnik Khari Ball, was born in Lawrenceville, Ga., in 1994.

The star, whose group found fame with hits like Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry, was 28 years old.

"I think they [Migos] are the Beatles of this generation," he said during a speech at the Golden Globe Awards in 2017. This got something to do with the three brothers." "This ain't got nothing to do with no label, no paperwork, no QC, nothing. Takeoff had earlier posted photos of himself at the bowling alley to Instagram. The same year, the group collaborated with Calvin Harris on Slide - their only UK top 10 hit. If you have a story suggestion email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). He was pronounced dead at the scene. However, police told the BBC they would not officially confirm an identity until the victim's family had been notified. Their follow-up album, Culture II, featured production by Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, as well as guest spots from Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Cardi B and Drake. Police said 40 to 50 guests had been at a private party when someone opened fire. ain't displayed," Quavo told the Big Facts podcast earlier this year. When they arrived, officers said they found a large crowd and a man in his twenties with a gunshot wound to the head or neck.

The star, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28 years old. Houston Police Lieutenant Ronnie Willkens said the Grammy-nominated rapper appeared to have ...

Houston Police Lieutenant Ronnie Willkens said the Grammy-nominated rapper appeared to have been shot in the head or neck while he was attending a private party at 810 Billiards and Bowling. Migos rapper Takeoff has been shot dead at a Houston bowling alley, representatives for the band have confirmed. Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead aged 28 at Houston bowling alley

Migos rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting early on Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a repres...

A representative for Migos, who was not authorised to speak publicly, confirmed to The Associated Press that Takeoff had died. The Grammy-nominated rap trio from Georgia have had four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including their multi-week No. Two other people were injured and taken to hospitals in private vehicles.

Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group ...

“Like that’s the best song ever.” The trio found fame with their 2013 single, “Versace.” It’s time to give me my flowers, you know what I mean?, Takeoff said. “It’s time to pop it, you know what I mean? Houston police say they responded to the scene of a shooting in downtown Houston at a bowling and pool hall around 2:30 a.m. One person was found dead, according to a tweet from the department.

HOUSTON Nov. 1, 2022 6:58 a.m.. A representative confirms that rapper Takeoff has died in a shooting outside of a Houston bowling alley. Migos rapper Takeoff is ...

to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, where dozens of people had gathered on a balcony outside of the bowling alley, which is on the third floor, police said. Ronnie Willkens said the man appeared to have been shot in the head or neck. Police responded shortly after 2:30 a.m.

Migos rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting early Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative confirmed. He was 28.

to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, where dozens of people had gathered on a balcony outside of the bowling alley, which is on the third floor, police said. Two other people were injured and taken to hospitals in private vehicles. A representative for Migos, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed to The Associated Press that Takeoff had died.

The rapper Takeoff, best known for his work with the Grammy-nominated trio Migos, is dead after a shooting...

Security guards who were in the area heard the shooting but did not see who did it, a police spokesperson said. A representative for members of Migos who was not authorised to speak publicly confirmed the death to the Associated Press. The rapper Takeoff, best known for his work with the Grammy-nominated trio Migos, is dead after a shooting outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative has confirmed.

Houston: The rapper Takeoff, best known for his work with the Grammy-nominated trio Migos, is dead after a shooting outside a bowling alley in Houston, ...

Offset, who is married to Cardi B, released a solo album in 2019, while Takeoff and Quavo released a joint album Only Built for Infinity Links last month. Takeoff was the youngest member of Migos, the rap trio from suburban Atlanta that also featured his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset. The group had four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though Takeoff was not on their multi-week No. Police responded shortly after 2.30am on Tuesday (Texas time) to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, where dozens of people had gathered on a balcony outside of the third-floor bowling alley, police said. No arrests have been announced and few details were released about what led up to the shooting, but Houston police planned a news conference for Tuesday afternoon. Kirsnick Khari Ball, known as Takeoff, was part of Migos along with Quavo and Offset.