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    Takeoff killed – latest: Kanye West pays tribute to Migos rapper after new video shows Houston party

    Migos: Takeoff’s final Instagram story before fatal shooting

    Takeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, was shot dead in Houston, Texas on Tuesday (1 November).

    The rapper – full name Kirshnik Khari Ball – was 28 years old.

    Police officers were called at approximately 2.34am local time (7.34am GMT) about a shooting outside of 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley in downtown Houston, where a private party of around 40 people was taking place.

    Takeoff and his Migos bandmate Quavo were both in attendance. Quavo – real name Quavious Keyate Marshall – was not injured in the altercation. The third Migos member, Offset, was not present.

    An argument emerged, reportedly after a game of dice, and shots were fired. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene.

    His death has been mourned by industry figures and fans, with tributes for the late rapper pouring in on social media.

    Celebrities including James Corden, Drake, SZA, Outkast, and Khloé Kardashian have shared posts remembering the rapper.

    As of yet, no suspects have been arrested with Houston police chief Troy Finner calling on witnesses to “step up” with information about the shooting.

    The police, as well as fans of the rapper, have urged others to remove graphic videos of the incident that have been circulating online.

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    Autopsy reveals Takeoff was shot more than once

    Takeoff was shot multiple times, the coroner’s report confirmed.

    The Harris County Medical Examiner confirmed his cause of death was “penetrating gunshot wounds” and ruled his death as a “homicide”.

    Peony Hirwani4 November 2022 07:48

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    Offset changes Instagram profile picture to image of Takeoff after Migos bandmate’s death

    ICYMI: Offset has paid a subtle tribute to his late bandmate Takeoff.

    While Offset has yet to verbally comment on his friend’s passing, the rapper changed his profile photo on Instagram Wednesday (2 November) to one of Takeoff’s face.

    Peony Hirwani4 November 2022 07:30

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    Metro Boomin pays tribute to Takeoff

    Metro Boomin, who produced Migos’s hit song “Bad and Boujee”, expressed his sadness over Takeoff’s death on Twitter.

    “I can’t even really put into words how bright and warming of a genuine soul he was,” reads part of his heartfelt tribute.

    Peony Hirwani4 November 2022 04:41

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    James Corden says he’s ‘utterly devastated’ by Takeoff’s death

    James Corden says he shared some “unforgettable moments” with Takeoff, and fondly remembered how the US rapper used to refer to him as “Big Drip”.

    The host of the US programme The Late Late Show said the artist had “essentially willed Migos into existence” and that they had become “one of the most influential rap groups of this generation”.

    Peony Hirwani4 November 2022 03:34

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    Offset pays tribute to Migos bandmate

    Offset and Quavo have yet to issue a full statement aftee the death of Takeoff.

    However, Offset has paid a subtle tribute to his late Migos bandmate by changing the profile photos on his social media profiles to images of Takeoff.

    Tom Murray4 November 2022 02:07

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    Artist’s tribute to Takeoff goes viral on TikTok

    Artist Rob The Original has gone viral for his astonishing portrait of the late rapper formed out of clothing.

    A video of the creator finishing off the portrait has nearly two million views on TikTok at the time of writing.

    Tom Murray4 November 2022 00:54

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    Autopsy reveals Takeoff was shot more than once

    Takeoff was shot multiple times, the coroner’s report confirmed.

    The Harris County Medical Examiner confirmed his cause of death was “penetrating gunshot wounds” and ruled his death as a “homicide”.

    Tom Murray3 November 2022 23:43

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    Kanye West honours Takeoff in Twitter tribute

    Following the recent reinstatement of his Twitter account, Kanye West followed up his return by posting a photo in honour of Takeoff.

    Alongside a picture of him and The Migos rap trio during the earlier release of his Donda 2 album, West wrote, “Love forever”, followed by a subsequent photo of Takeoff, Offset and Quavo, with the caption: “Family.”

    Inga Parkel3 November 2022 20:55

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    ‘Now may you rest in perfect peace’: Nicki Minaj pays tribute to Takeoff

    Nicki Minaj has become the latest rapper to pay tribute to Takeoff after his death.

    The “Superbass” artist shared a photo of the Migos member on her Instagram Story Thursday (3 November).

    She wrote in a caption: “Now may you rest in perfect peace.”

    Tom Murray3 November 2022 19:32

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    Video shows man with a gun at party where Takeoff was shot

    A video obtained by TMZ appears to show a person of interest standing with a gun in his pocket moments before Takeoff was fatally shot.

    The man is seen standing with a gun as Quavo, Takeoff’s bandmate, gets into an argument with someone.

    The same individual can then be seen with the gun drawn before shots are heard.

    Police are aware of the footage.

    Person of interest filmed with a gun moments before Migos member Takeoff’s death

    Video footage obtained by TMZ appears to show an unidentified man standing with a gun in his pocket moments before Takeoff was fatally shot. The rapper, who was part of the trio Migos, was killed on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, after attending a private party. A new video identifies a person of interest in the case, who can be seen standing with a gun as Quavo gets into an argument with someone. The same individual can then be seen with the gun drawn before shots are heard. Police are aware of the footage. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.

    Tom Murray3 November 2022 18:13

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