Hip-hop community pays tribute to Takeoff: ‘Flow unmatched. Talent undeniable

The hip-hop community is mourning the sudden loss of Takeoff after the Migos rapper died Tuesday in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. He was 28. BET, Desiigner, Lecrae, and Ja Rule were among the first to respond on social media to the “Walk It Talk It” artist’s death. Chart-topping trio Migos is comprised of Takeoff, cousin Offset, and uncle Quavo. According to TMZ, Takeoff and Quavo were playing dice at a private party at a bowling alley Tuesday when an altercation broke out and someone opened fire. In Takeoff’s honor, cable channel BET shared a video of Migos performing “Straightenin’” and “Type S—” with Cardi B, who is married to Offset, at the BET Awards last year.

Shortly after news of Takeoff’s death surfaced, “Panda” rapper Desiigner broke down in tears on Instagram Live and announced he is “done” with rap. On Twitter, “Coming in Hot” rapper Lecrae wrote, “No hot takes. No profound thoughts. Just sad that another rapper, son, brother, and friend has been killed. God be with all those who feel the loss.” And “Always on Time” rapper, Ja Rule tweeted, “Rip Takeoff… this s— has to STOP… sending love to friends and family.” Among those paying tribute to Takeoff (real name Kirshnik Khari Ball) are fellow musicians Kid Cudi, Chika, Rae Sremmurd, Lauren Jauregui, Bow Wow, Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Rauw Alejandro, Gucci Mane, and Chlöe Bailey.

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