Memorial service for the shot rapper |
Celebrities pay their last respects to Takeoff († 28).
This death drama shook the music world.
On November 1, US rapper Takeoff (real name: Kirshnik Khari Ball) was shot dead at the age of only 28. The Migos member came under fire when in a bowling center in Houston shots were fired after an argument. Takeoff himself had stayed out of trouble. Unlike his uncle and Migos colleague Quavo (31), who is said to have discussed angry with other guests at a private party.
Takeoff’s funeral was held Friday with a memorial service at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The stadium can accommodate up to 20,000 people, and tickets were previously available free of charge. The rapper’s family and friends attended the funeral service, including superstars Cardi B (30) and husband Offset (30).
Cardi B before her boyfriend Takeoff’s memorial service
Cardi B’s husband, rapper Offset (right), was also in attendance
Pop stars Justin Bieber (28) and Chlöe (24) performed in honor of Takeoff. An appearance by singer Alicia Keys (41) was also planned.
Justin Bieber during his performance
Rapper Drake (36) gave a moving speech at the memorial service for his friend Takeoff.
Drake honored his friend with a speech
Gospel singer Byron Cage (59) also performed at the memorial service
That’s how tragic Takeoff’s death was
Takeoff was shot and killed outside a bowling center in the early hours of November 1 around 2:30 a.m. A picture from the crime scene shows the Migos star lying dead on the ground – a pool of blood can be seen next to his head.
A few hours before the crime, the rapper published a photo on Instagram showing him in front of the bowling center.
The rappers Takeoff (left) and Quavo last year
The exact background of the incident is still unclear. According to media information, Takeoff and his Migos colleague Quavo played dice games. Then an argument broke out, shots were fired – and the rap star was hit.
The trio Migos was formed in Georgia in 2008, and the rappers had several platinum hits together. In 2013 they released their first big hit “Versace”. They reached number one on the Billboard charts in 2016 with “Bad and Boujee”.