WATCH the full Takeoff shooting scene video showing Migos Takeoff shot dead below.
Newsone reports that Kirshnik Khari Ball, known professionally as Takeoff is dead. Takeoff died following a shooting in Houston, Texas, United States overnight. According to reports, the Migos rapper’s death was announced on a social media page earlier today.
Though it is not immediately known the exact time the rapper died. Confirmed sources say Takeoff was shot and killed over a dice game in Houston a few hours ago.
This online news platform understands that the deadly shooting happened in the 1200block of Polk Street in the downtown side of Houston. At least a dozen law enforcement agencies responded to the scene of the incident.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the arriving officers located two individuals suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The two victims were transported to an area hospital where one was confirmed dead and the second in critical condition. The deceased victim was identified as American rapper Takeoff. Takeoff’s real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball.
According to law enforcement agencies, the suspect fled the scene and is currently at large. A heavy police presence is currently in the area of the incident and everyone is been urged to avoid the scene at this time. The victim Takeoff along with fellow family members Quavo and Offset began rapping in 2008.
Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston … TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed.Law enforcement sources, and multiple witnesses, tell us the fatal incident went down shortly after 2:30 AM … that’s when cops got the call for a man shot at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston. We’re told Takeoff and Quavo were there playing dice when an altercation broke out and that’s when someone opened fire, shooting Takeoff … either in the head or near his head. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Just a couple of hours before the shooting, Takeoff posted a selfie from the bowling alley. Quavo had posted video earlier in the night, driving around Houston with Jas Prince, who was celebrating his birthday. Takeoff, who’s real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was the youngest member of Migos. Quavo was his uncle, and Offset his cousin.
Takeoff is said to have been shot at a club. A Twitter account that reported his death said “Rip takeoff that was sickening to see that happen to you. He minded his business the whole night, I’m sick He died on the night of October 31, 2022. Takeoff is said to have received a bullet wound in his spine and that is the cause of his death.
Takeoff was born on June 18, 1994. He is currently 28 years old. Takeoff was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States.
The rapper was dating Liyah Jade. However, they ended their relationship in 2021. Takeoff has since not publicly announced that he is dating any woman. The Rapper is said to have 8 children.
Takeoff was born to Edna Marshal who is his mother. Edna Mae Burnside Marshall was born in New Orleans, LA on October 3, 1936. She departed this life on March 30, 2019, at the age of 82. Not much is known about his father.
The information available indicates that Takeoff has one sibling. He is said to be very close to his sibling called YRN Lingo. The two have worked on a song together.
Takeoff’s family is yet to issue a statement on his death and subsequent burial. We will furnish you with information when they do.