Migos rapper Takeoff was unfortunately shot and killed in the early morning on Nov. 1. Blavity reported his untimely death, which occurred after a private event at a bowling alley in downtown Houston. The rapper was at 810 Billiards & Bowling when Houston police were called to respond to a shooting. According to police reports, he appeared to be shot in the head and neck and was reported dead at the scene. Takeoff, whose legal name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28 years old.
Before his untimely death, Takeoff released an album with fellow Migos member Quavo. The duo released Only Built for Infinity Links under the moniker Unc & Phew. This was their first musical effort without the third Migos member, Offset.
Since its release, their new music has already received rave reviews. Many shared the sentiment that Takeoff “shined” on the project.
In previous interviews with the group, Quavo and Offset often alluded to Takeoff being the most lyrically talented of the three. His solo EP, The Last Rocket, displayed his abilities as a solo artist. The project turns 4 years old on Nov. 2.
As the group’s youngest member, Takeoff was often seen as quiet and unproblematic.
We were fortunate to see more of the rapper’s personality while he and Quavo made press appearances to promote new music, and his unintentional humor and sarcasm were often the highlights of their interviews.
As the music world and fans share their condolences, we want to share some of the rapper’s funniest moments.
Takeoff and Quavo went sneaker shopping with Complex, and Takeoff had a pretty good reason for missing a classic sneaker drop.
.@1YoungTakeoff is all about his 85s 😤
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/cKoZX8Go0C pic.twitter.com/SnllydBZXV
— Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) October 11, 2022
We could also add “DJ” to his long list of talents.
A great video of Takeoff that will never get old. Can’t believe he is gone. RIP 💔🙏🕊 pic.twitter.com/ZbpCwcHaxu
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) November 1, 2022
One word turned this Breakfast Club interview into a laugh fest.
Rip takeoff Man! 🙏🏻🕊️ This one of my favorite takeoff clips 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/KMEi9frcVH
— Shannonnn sharpes burner (@shannonsharpeee) November 1, 2022
We stan a man who loves Whitney Houston!
In memory of Takeoff, had to share my favorite moment of him getting his absolute life with the other Migos to ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ on Carpool Karaoke.
Such a devastating loss and reminder to get right with your people before it’s too late 💔 pic.twitter.com/g2a0wvNCGT
— C O U R T (@courtnationnn) November 1, 2022
Takeoff had a hilarious reaction to seeing himself with an Instagram filter.
Takeoff reacts to a fan putting him on a beauty filter 😭
🎥: @arielbattino pic.twitter.com/Ge7d5MowEq
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) July 30, 2022
His wordplay was undeniable.
I always liked Takeoff the most. Migos were at their most powerful as a trio. But Takeoff set himself apart. You could tell that he was working on his flow above everything else. It was evident. I'm a nerd for sh*t like that. #RIPTakeoff pic.twitter.com/qUopYWmQcM
— Dee Phunk (@DeePhunk) November 1, 2022
We will never forget the ad-libs.
RIP Takeoff 💔
This video always made me smile pic.twitter.com/FW0Oi8WSH0
— Chris Fronzak (@FRONZ1LLA) November 1, 2022
And the moment that quickly turned into a classic.
My favorite Takeoff moment fr😭
RIP Takeoff💙 https://t.co/IvOB8TLCaR pic.twitter.com/3FEA3V1UYq— 🇳🇬 (@Smokin0nReefer) November 1, 2022