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Migos rapper, Takeoff shot and killed in Houston on Halloween night over a dice game

  • Takeoff was shot in Houston early this morning, November 1
  • 28-year-old Takeoff, birth name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was reportedly shot over a dice game in Houston

American rapper, Takeoff, has been shot dead over a game of dice at a club in Houston, Texas.

The 28-year-old member of Migos, born, Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley around Polk Street where he and Quavo were playing dice around 2:30am on Tuesday.

TMZ reports that a fight broke out over a misunderstanding, and someone opened fire, shooting Takeoff in the process.

In a video shared by the publication, Takeoff could be seen lying dead on the floor, while Quavo – wearing an orange top – rushes to his side and yells for help.

It was gathered that about a dozen law enforcement agencies responded to the scene of the incident. Two other persons were said to have been shot, but Quavo was unharmed.

Houston police confirmed the incident in a statement shared on their official Twitter page.

Takeoff founded Migos in 2008 with his uncle, Quavo and cousin Offset. He was the youngest member.

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