TakeOff, who is one of the members of American rap trio Migos, has died at the age of 28.
According to Hollywood Unlocked, the rapper was shot and killed at Billiards and Bowling in Houston on Tuesday morning.
TAKEOFF REPORTEDLY SHOT AND KILLED
While the details around Takeoff’s passing are still sketchy, Jason Lee of The Jason Lee Show tweeted that the rapper has indeed passed.
Prior to confirmation, it was rumoured that TakeOff’s group member Quavo had also been shot, but Lee confirmed that he was fine. READ ALSO: Davido and Chioma’s 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi dead
“Updating our story. Takeoff from Migos is dead. Quavo was not shot. This is wild. Sending condolences to the family,” he wrote.
Updating our story. Takeoff from Migos is dead. Quavo was not shot. This is wild. Sending condolences to the family.
— Jason Lee (@theonlyjasonlee) November 1, 2022TMZ has also confirmed the news through a police officer and witnesses who said the fatal incident took place shortly after 02:30.
The publication also reports that two other people were shot and taken to the hospital in private vehicles. It’s unclear what their conditions are.
REASON FOR THE SHOOTING
According to multiple sources, the shooting allegedly broke out over a dice game.
“Takeoff from the Migos has Passed Away after being shot & killed over a dice game in Houston,” Rap House TV wrote on Twitter.
Takeoff from the Migos has Passed Away after being shot & killed over a dice game in Houston ????️???? Rip ???????? pic.twitter.com/qC5fqVQ9XX
— Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) November 1, 2022Videos and pictures of a man’s lifeless body have been circulating on social media. The videos show a man wearing a white shirt with a pair of black pants which look like the outfit TakeOff was also wearing.
Another tweet from Rap House TV reveals that Quavo, who is married to rapper Cardi B, was seen distraught next to Takeoff’s body.
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“Prayers Go out to Quavo He Had to witness the Tragic Passing of His own Nephew Rip Takeoff ????️????Quavo was seen screaming “Take” in a Aftermath Footage Resurfacing,” the tweet read.
Prayers Go out to Quavo He Had to witness the Tragic Passing of His own Nephew Rip Takeoff ????️????
Quavo was seen screaming "Take" in a Aftermath Footage Resurfacing????????♂️???? pic.twitter.com/T6iHtCmoD0
— Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) November 1, 2022
