The hip-hop world and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of Migos rapper Takeoff who died early Tuesday morning after being shot at a bowling alley in Houston. According to the Associated Press, Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter.
“Let me just ask … that anyone who has information on the shooter or shooters to provide that information to HPD and let us solve this situation,” Houston mayor Sylvester Turner said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. “Let us bring justice to this family.” The shooting occurred at 810 Billiards & Bowling, a three-story downtown Houston retail complex. Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball) was pronounced dead on the scene after he was shot following an altercation. He was 28 years old.
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Takeoff was one-third of the popular rap group Migos along with Quavo and Offset. As a group, Migos released four studio albums and earned multiple Grammy nominations. In 2018, Takeoff released a solo album called The Last Rocket, and the LP reached No. 4 on the Billboard charts. In October, Takeoff and Quavo released an album called Only Built for Infinity Links which features the hit single “Hotel Lobby.” Here’s a look at Atlanta sports teams paying tribute to Takeoff who grew up in the metro Atlanta area.
Atlanta Braves
One person wrote: “Such sad news. . My heart and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Gone too soon.”
Atlanta Falcons
One Falcons fan wrote: “Listen! If y’all play ANY music on Sunday that isn’t featuring this man, you’re WRONG!”
Atlanta Hawks
A Hawks fan wrote: “Our city experienced a huge loss today.Condolences and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.”
Atlanta Sports Reporter Zack Klein
One person wrote: “The Hawks need to never sell his courtside seat ever.”
Atlanta Sports Reporter Maria Martin
One person tweeted: “Remember Quavo and Takeoff coming to church in Athens as kids with their grandma Mrs. Mattox before she passed.”
Migos with Hawks Star Trae Young
One Hawks fan said: “I had the pleasure of meeting Takeoff and seeing him around at event in Atlanta or at a Hawks game and he was always real chill and humble!!!”
Outkast
And this fan wrote: “My condolences to his family my God keep this family covered in the blood. Rest in Heaven King.”
