Takeoff fans urge Twitter to take down ‘video of Migos rapper’s death’

Jump to contentSign up to our newslettersSubscribeNewsSportsVoicesCultureLifestyleTravelPremiumCloseMigos: Takeoff’s final Instagram story before fatal shootingTakeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, has been shot dead in Houston, Texas, his representatives have confirmed.The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28.His group mate, Quavo, was also present at the time of the incident. According to Houston police, Quavo & Takeoff were at a private party prior to the shooting. They did not name the victim of a confirmed homicide, but Takeoff’s representative has confirmed his death.TMZ reports that Takeoff was shot dead at a bowling alley after a game of dice.Ahead of the incident, Takeoff posted a picture of himself to his Instagram Stories, with Playboi Carti’s ‘Stop Breathing’ playing in the background.Fans of the rap star and industry figures have started to pay tribute online.Migos also includes rapper Offset, who is married to Cardi B. The pair have two children together, plus three others from Offset’s previous relationships.1667345726Houston police are asking for anyone with knowledge of Takeoff’s shooting to come forward to them.Chief Finner told the media conference that 40+ people left the private party where the rapper was shot ‘possibly out of fear’ before the authorities could get statements.’What if it was your brother? What if this was your son?’ Finner asked.Tom Murray1 November 2022 23:351667341853’Panda’ rapper Desiigner, broke down in tears in an Instagram Live video posted the shooting of Takeoff.’Why? Why do we f***ing do this?’ the rapper screams in the video.’I swear to God, this s*** ain’t nothing, I’m done rapping. This version of me is done,’ he declared.Migos rapper was fatally shot in the early hours of the morning on 1 November Tom Murray1 November 2022 22:301667338253It’s been more than 12 hours now since Migos rapper Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas.The Houston Police Department has just recently given a news conference providing more information on the killing, which also saw two more people with non-fatal injuries.For a round-up of all the details we know so far, read below.In a press conference, police appeared to confirm Quavo was not injured in the shooting Tom Murray1 November 2022 21:301667335922During his address to the media, Police Chief Finner warned against blaming the hip-hop genre for the death of Takeoff.’Sometimes the hip-hop community gets a bad name,’ he said.’Evident from this city and people who I have a personal relationship with, [there are] a lot of great people in our hip-hop community and I respect them.’The media conference has since concluded.Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:521667334603The police chief just said that a 23-year-old male and 24-year-old female brought themselves to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident. This would appear to confirm that fellow Migos rapper Quavo was not injured during the altercation as he is 31 years of age.Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:301667333638The Houston Police Department’s press conference is underway following the deadly shooting of Takeoff.Police Chief Troy Finner just reminded reporters in the room of the ‘human element’ of this story, saying he’s spoken to the rapper’s mother…Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:131667332634Houston police announced it would be holding a news conference about the fatal shooting at 3 pm CDT (8 pm GMT).’Additional information will be released at that time,’ the police department tweeted.A livestream of the press conference will be available on Houston police’s official Twitter and Facebook channels, it said.Tom Murray1 November 2022 19:571667331659Many fans on social media have expressed concern for fellow Migos star Quavo who was present during the shooting of Takeoff.Quavo – who is also Takeoff’s uncle – had attended a private party with his bandmate prior to the fatal shooting.In an update, Houston police tweeted that ‘two other victims taken in private vehicles to hospitals.’Quavo’s status is unknown, however, The Independent has reached out to his representatives for comment.Tom Murray1 November 2022 19:401667327769According to reports, the shooting began amid a game of dice at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene early on Tuesday (1 November).The rapper – real name Kirshnik Khari Ball – had been at a private party with his bandmate and uncle, Quavo, full name Quavious Keyate Marshall, late on Monday (31 October).Quavo was unharmed in the incident and fellow Migos member Offset is not thought to have been with them at the time.Police are expected to release more details about the incident soon, but here is everything we know about the incident so far.Representatives have confirmed the death of Migos rapper after a shooting at a bowling alley Tom Murray1 November 2022 18:361667326339Since news of Takeoff’s death broke a few hours ago, tributes have poured in from fans, fellow musicians and others from the entertainment industry.’No hot takes. No profound thoughts. Just sad that another rapper, son, brother, and friend has been killed. God be with all those who feel the loss,’ ‘I’ll Find You’ rapper Lecrae shared on Twitter.Boxer Chris Eubank Jr wrote: ‘I remember Takeoff being a very down-to-earth, cool dude. Can’t believe I’m having to say this again about another young black star being killed for no reason, something really has to change in the industry.’Read a round-up of the many tributes to the rapper here.The rapper was shot dead in Houston, Texas in the early hours of Tuesday (1 November), reports sayTom Murray1 November 2022 18:12Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inGetty Images for Global CitizenPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in