Migos member Takeoff is shot and killed at private party in Texas, reports say
Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos, was shot and killed during a private party in Houston, Texas, according to Variety and WSB-TV.
The shooting happened early in the morning on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 810 Billiards & Bowling. The fatal shooting was originally reported by TMZ.
The death of Takeoff, 28, led to a wave of condolences on social media Tuesday.
At least 40 people were at the private party, including Takeoff and fellow Migos member Quavo, KPRC reported.
The party carried over into the early-morning hours, when someone heard gunshots outside of a bar on the third floor, according to KHOU. Security guards heard the shots, but it’s unclear who opened fire, the TV station reported.
Police said one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was shot in the head or neck, KPRC reported.
Two others were taken in private vehicles to hospitals, police said on Twitter. Police have not publicly disclosed identities of the victims.
Multiple shell casing were found on the building’s third floor, according to KTRK.
Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was one-third of Migos, the hip-hop trio that rose to fame following their 2013 song “Versace.” The group is also known for the 2016 single titled “Bad and Boujee.”
The group is originally from Georgia and were raised together. Takeoff is Quavo’s nephew. The third member, Offset, is Quavo’s cousin.
He was 28. Takeoff, the then-kid who convinced his uncle (Quavo) to start rapping then helped change the flow of rap. The undisputed best rapper in Migos (his uncle told me so himself just a few months ago). What a loss.
— Jewel Wicker (@jewelwickershow) November 1, 2022
#BET is sad to report this news. Atlanta rapper, Takeoff was gunned down in Houston and has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #BETRemembers pic.twitter.com/z120K4azki
— BET (@BET) November 1, 2022
It has been confirmed. Takeoff has been reported dead. I can’t believe this
Prayers to for his family, Quavo, Offset & everyone around him
RIP TAKEOFF. Momma pic.twitter.com/5sQ3Jh8qsm— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 1, 2022
R.I.P Takeoff ️ pic.twitter.com/PVrdWJofJJ
— Blessed (@ID6ix) November 1, 2022
Rest In Peace Takeoff my condolences to his family and close friends,very dope artist gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/lNqkkNzzAx
— Lloydbanks (@Lloydbanks) November 1, 2022
Senseless killings need to stop. Need to unify. RIP TAKEOFF.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 1, 2022