Beyoncé, LeBron James, Drake And More Pay Tribute To Takeoff
A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor
Several notable celebrities have taken a moment to pay tribute to fallen Migos rapper, Takeoff. Beyoncé, LeBron James, Drake and others paid tribute to the artist.
Takeoff was reportedly killed in Houston, Texas on Nov. 1. The member of Migos, whose legal name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was at 810 Billiards & Bowling when the incident occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m.
He was only 28-years-old.
Beyoncé, who worked with the Migos on the track “Apesh-t”—updated the background of her website to a black and white photo of Takeoff in his honor. The tribute included the message, “Rest in Power.”
LeBron James changed his avatar to a photo of Takeoff.
Drake, who toured with Migos and recorded songs with group wrote on social media, “I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch. That’s what I’ll focus on for now rest easy space man Take.”
Atlanta rapper T.I. posted on social media, “My heart hurts so much for the family & the entire team behind this tragic loss of a true Legend. I’m usually the one with the perfect way to articulate thoughts but this has me baffled. Lil bro was a real solid, respectful, honest, quiet, polite kid who conducted himself like a Man of Respect and Stayed out the way. I just pray for peace in the minds and hearts of his family and all who are most affected. The city mourns with you and my family gonna keep you lifted up in prayer. Our deepest condolences. God Bless his soul. May the lord be pleased with him and accept him into paradise.”
Takeoff, who is the nephew of rapper Quavo, was one of the founding members of Migos.
He was the glue of the group during their early days as Quavo concentrated more on sports in high school, and Offset faced numerous legal issues. Takeoff was persistent in the studio and often outshined the other more well-known members of the group.
A.R. Shaw serves as Executive Editor of Atlanta Daily World. His work has been featured in The Guardian, ABC News, NBC, BBC, CBC. He’s also the author of the book “Trap History: Atlanta Culture and the Global Impact of Trap Music.”
