- TAKEOFF launched to fame in the hip hop trio Migos, along with his famous family
- Takeoff was shot in Houston, early morning of , November 1st 2022
- 28-year-old Takeoff, birth name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was reportedly shot over a dice game in Houston
Takeoff Biography
TAKEOFF was Born Kirshnik Khari Ball on June 18, 1994 in Georgia, Takeoff was an American rapper.
He was best known for being a member of the hip hop family trio Migos.
The group initially performed under the stage name Polo Club, but eventually changed their name to Migos.
Takeoff is the youngest member of trap trendsetters Migos, whose songs “Versace” and “Bad and Boujee” became major streaming hits, and whose 2017 sophomore album, Culture, topped the pop charts in both the U.S. and Canada.
Along with his contributions to Migos, Takeoff released his solo full-length debut, The Last Rocket, in 2018, along with singles like the 2022 Rich the Kid collaboration “Crypto.” Also in 2022, he released a full album with fellow Migos member Quavo titled Only Built for Infinity Links.
The group’s second, and last album, Culture II was released in January 2018 and hit the No. 1 spot on on the Billboard 200.
TAKEOFF’s Early Life
Takeoff was born as Kirshnik Khari Ball in 1994 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, a town near Atlanta. Along with relatives Quavious Keyate Marshall and Kiari Kendrell Cephus, he was brought up by his mother. The boys grew up listening to such artists as Gucci Mane, Outkast, and Lil Wayne, drawing influence from their rap stylings.
Was Takeoff married and does he have children?
Takeoff wasn’t married, and he also didn’t have any kids.
It is understood he was single, and wasn’t dating anyone.
The rapper was previously romantically linked to rapper Dream Doll, singer Rubi Rose and Lakeya Darshay.
Who was in rap group Migos and when did they break up?
The group was made up of Takeoff and his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset.
It’s not known for sure why the band split up, but there was a lot of apparent tension in the group.
In May 2022, the future of Migos became the subject of speculation following questionable social media activity from members.
The group then caused a stir when they cancelled their Governors Ball performance in June 2022.
In August, 2022, TMZ reported that Offset filed a lawsuit against the group’s label Quality Control, claiming “he negotiated his solo deal and paid handsomely” for the rights to music.
He is said to have now been released from the project.
Quavo and Takeoff then reformed under the name Unc and Phew, while Offset also started performing solo.
How Did Takeoff Die?
On November 1, 2022 Takeoff died after being shot at a private party, according to TMZ.
The artist’s Migos bandmate Quavo rushed to help following the incident that took place at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas in the early hours.
Quavo, who wasn’t injured in the shooting, can be heard screaming for help, according to footage seen by TMZ.
It’s believed the pair was playing dice when the shooting happened.
Two others have been taken to hospital and around 40-50 people were at the private party.
It’s not known what sparked the shooting.
What is Takeoff’s net worth?
Takeoff is an American rapper who has a net worth of $26 million. Takeoff is best known for being a member of the member of the hip hop trio Migos. The other two members, Quavo and Offset, are his uncle and cousin, respectively. Among the group’s hit songs are “Versace,” “Bad and Boujee,” “MotorSport,” and “Stir Fry.”
Between September 2017 and September 2018, Migos earned a combined $25 million. That number was produced thanks largely to a grueling tour schedule that saw the group perform 93 shows in a 12 month period. They are one of the most popular streaming acts on the planet with 4 billion streams in the same time period. Between September 2018 and September 2019, they earned $36 million.
