Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston in front of his bandmate Quavo

According to reports, Takeoff, a rapper from the Migos group, regrettably passed away at the age of 28 after being shot in Houston.

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Takeoff, a rapper from the Migos group, was shot early on Tuesday in Houston and was killed. He was 28-year-old. He and Quavo had gone to celebrate Jas Prince's birthday. At around 2:30 am, a fight broke out at the bowling alley, 810 Billiards & Bowling. As per reports, Takeoff enjoyed a dice game with his bandmate, Quava. The musician's real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball.

Takeoff was killed when the shooter began to fire. Two other victims were injured and taken to the hospital.

Quavo survived the incident.

When the police arrived, Takeoff was already dead. Takeoff and Quavo of the Migos were at the site, according to a spokeswoman for Houston Police, but they haven't yet made the male victim's official identity public.


A viral video depicts the upset singer Quavo trying to help his bandmate while his nephew Takeoff lies motionless on the ground.
However, Quavo was uninjured and survived the shooting.

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dies at 59
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Rapper known for Grammy-winning song 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies due to cardiac arrest at 59.
Rapper known for Grammy-winning song 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies due to cardiac arrest at 59.

It topped the charts in 14 countries and locked out the top two spots on Billboard’s US Hot 100 list on the way to going triple platinum.

It topped the charts in 14 countries and locked out the top two spots on Billboard’s US Hot 100 list on the way to going triple platinum.
According to Rolling Stone's oral history, the producers of Dangerous Minds, Coolio was paid $100,000 (£92,000) for Gangsta's Paradise.


​According to Rolling Stone's oral history, the producers of Dangerous Minds, Coolio was paid $100,000 (£92,000) for Gangsta's Paradise.​
​​He earned the unwelcome nickname "Un-Coolio".But then came Gangsta's Paradise. Coolio is far from a one- or two-hit wonder “Fantastic Voyage,” achieving major label success throughout the '90s.


​​He earned the unwelcome nickname "Un-Coolio".But then came Gangsta's Paradise. Coolio is far from a one- or two-hit wonder “Fantastic Voyage,” achieving major label success throughout the '90s.​
Coolio was born Artis ‘Leon Ivey Jr.’ suffering from chronic asthma, he became a bookworm and excelled at school.





​Coolio was born Artis ‘Leon Ivey Jr.’ suffering from chronic asthma, he became a bookworm and excelled at school.​​
He studied at Compton Community College and discovered rap. He took his stage name, Coolio Iglesias, from Latin heartthrob from Julio Iglesias.


He studied at Compton Community College and discovered rap. He took his stage name, Coolio Iglesias, from Latin heartthrob from Julio Iglesias.​
Coolio was a stone-faced rapper who softened hearts. His hairstyle was one of a kind: trademark twists sat atop his head like Medusa’s snake.



Coolio was a stone-faced rapper who softened hearts. His hairstyle was one of a kind: trademark twists sat atop his head like Medusa’s snake.​
He made his first guest appearance on WC and the Maad Circle's 1991 debut album, 'Ain't a Damn Thang Changed'.



​He made his first guest appearance on WC and the Maad Circle's 1991 debut album, 'Ain't a Damn Thang Changed'.​

Then joined a collective called the 40 Thevz before signing a solo deal with Tommy Boy records - the influential label.

Then joined a collective called the 40 Thevz before signing a solo deal with Tommy Boy records - the influential label.


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Fans expressed their grief.

Supporters expressed their sympathies online after the news was revealed. Some called it an extremely horrible incident. However, some couldn't believe it. People also prayed for the deceased and his family members.

FAQs:

  1. What made Takeoff so well-known?
    People commonly identified him with the hip-hop music of the group Migos, which comprises Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset, a first cousin twice removed and Cardi B's husband.
  2. Who is the head of the Migos?
    Quavo is most known for being the co-founder and former leader of the hip-hop group Migos.
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