American Rapper Kirshnik Khari Ball popularly known as Takeoff is reported to have died in a fatal shooting in Houston at the age of 28 on November 1, 2022.
A representative for the artiste confirmed his death to the Associated Press, stating that he was killed in a Houston fatal shooting in the early hours of today.
According to authorities, the Rapper and his uncle Quavo were in attendance at a private party held at 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston when the shooting took place. When Houston police arrived, a man was pronounced dead at the scene and two other victims were taken to local hospitals. Authorities are yet to publicly name the deceased victim.
Quavo, 31, was not injured in the shooting, according to reports, and fellow Migos member Offset, 30, didn’t appear to be in attendance at the party, as he shared footage of Cardi B and kids Kulture, 4, and Wave, 15 months, celebrating Halloween together earlier in the day.
As news of Takeoff’s passing emerged, many fans and fellow stars took to social media to mourn his death, including Kelly Rowland who wrote on Instagram Story that she’s “keeping his family in my prayers!!!”
Lori Harvey also wrote on her Instagram Story: “This is so heartbreaking.”
Recall that American Rapper Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo is members of the rap trio Migos.
The Migos family has lost a beloved member.
