Takeoff, one-third of Hip-Hop group The Migos, has died, TMZ reports.
According to reports, the 28-year-old rapper (real name Kirshnik Khari Ball) was shot shortly after 2:30 a.m. at Houston bowling alley, where he and Quavo were playing dice. An altercation broke out and someone opened fire, fatally shooting Takeoff, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers reportedly told KPRC Houston that a crowd of approximately 40 or 50 people was at the scene when the shooting took place. Two other people were shot and taken to the hospital — Quavo was unharmed.
The Lawrenceville, Georgia-based trio formed in 2008, dominating the charts with their releases including 2013's breakout hit "Versace." Considered one of the most successful acts in music, they had about 20 platinum and gold singles and albums certified by the RIAA, including their Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Bad and Boujee,” inspiring a wave of artists in the process. Migos’ other Top 10 hits include “Stir Fry,” “MotorSport” with Cardi B and “Walk It Talk It” with Drake.
Takeoff released one solo album, 2018’s The Last Rocket, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Takeoff and Quavo had just released their joint project, Only Built for Infinity Links.