 Fans flocked to social media to share their condolences after the news broke. One wrote: "This is really devastating", while another added: "I can't believe this, it's so devastating." A third fan chimed: "I can't believe this. Prayers to for his family, Quavo, Offset & everyone around him". Just hours earlier, Takeoff had taken to Instagram sharing a photo of himself at the bowling alley where he and Quavo had headed to celebrate Jas Prince's birthday. Takeoff is best known as the member of hip hop group Migos with Offset and Quavo (Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Takeoff is best known as the member of hip hop group Migos along with his uncle Quavo and first cousin once removed Offset. Kirshnik was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia by his mother, along with family members Quavo and Offset. He started rapping in 2008 and he went on to release his first mixtape with Migos in 2011. Two years later, the band rose to prominence with their single Versace and their debut solo album Yung Rich Nation was released in 2015. The band rose to prominence with their single Versace (Image: Getty Images For Activision) A year later, Migos struck gold with their single Bad and Boujee. The song soared to number one and went on to be certified four times platinum. The band released their second album in 2017, with it debutin){kind=link}
Takeoff, who is part of hip hop group Migos, has tragically died at the age of 28 after being shot in Houston, according to reports
Migos rapper Takeoff has died at the age of 28 after being shot in Houston in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to reports.
The musician, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, is said to have been playing a dice game with his bandmate Quavo when a shooter opened fire at bowling alley 810 Billiards & Bowling at 2.30am.
Law enforcement rushed to the scene, where Takeoff was pronounced dead.
Footage of Quavo trying to help his bandmate has reportedly been seen by TMZ, with the heartbroken star calling for help as his nephew Takeoff lies on the ground wounded.