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28-year-old Takeoff killed by gunfire in Houston

By Hemaja Burud

Along with Quavo and Offset, the Georgia rapper was renowned for producing singles like Versace and Bad and Boujee. 

Rapper Takeoff, who was a third member of the group Migos along with Quavo and Offset, has passed away.

Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was shot to death at 2.30 a.m. 

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in Houston at a bowling alley where he and Quavo were playing dice. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene.

Quavo was uninjured, but two other guests were shot and brought to the hospital.

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This morning, TMZ broke the story, which was later confirmed by a regional Houston outlet.

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Friends and admirers of the late rapper paid tribute to him on Twitter.

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Boxer Chris Eubank Jr. stated, "I remember Takeoff being a very down to earth, cool man.

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 I can't believe I have to repeat this, but something needs to happen 

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 in the industry since another young black celebrity was murdered without cause. 

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 "Takeoff, with whom I had just spoken, may you rest in peace......... "

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wrote Twitch streamer Adin Ross. Right now, I'm in a state of disbelief.

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I beg God to make it phoney. This isn't fair, bro, what the hell " In 1994, Takeoff was conceived in Lawrenceville, Georgia.