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Ja Rule leads tributes to Takeoff after claims Migos rapper shot and killed aged 28-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro
‘This has to stop.’
Tributes have poured in for Takeoff after reports of his death emerged (Picture: WireImage)
Ja Rule has led tributes to Takeoff after reports emerged that he had been shot and killed at the age of 28.
The hip hop artist, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, is said to have died in a shooting in Houston on Monday night.
Houston Police confirmed that one gunshot victim was found dead on arrival, and that two others have been taken to hospital – but the identities of those involved have not been made clear.
Following the tragedy, stars have flocked to social media to offer their condolences to the late musician.
Ja Rule penned: ‘Rip Takeoff… this s**t has to STOP… sending love to friends and family.’
Fellow rapper Notes wrote: ‘Rest in perfect peace Takeoff! Real [goat] in this game. Sad day for music.’
Takeoff performed as part of Migos, along with Offset and Quavo (Picture: Getty)
‘Rest In Peace Takeoff,’ Lloyd Banks posted. ‘My condolences to his family and close friends, very dope artist gone too soon.’
Love Island star Indiyah Polack tweeted: ‘So much sad news this morning wtf! R.I.P takeoff.’
Jake Paul wrote: ‘Senseless killings need to stop. Need to unify. RIP TAKEOFF.’
Boxer Chris Eubank Jr added: ‘I remember @1YoungTakeoff being a very down to earth, cool dude.
‘Cant believe I’m having to say this again about another young Black star being killed for no reason, something really has to change in the industry, it’s sickening how easy & often people are dying. RIP Takeoff.’
According to local Houston outlet KPRC, Houston PD’s Lt Salazar said 40 to 50 people were at the 810 Billiards & Bowling when the shooting took place.
Salazar also reportedly confirmed that Takeoff and Quavo were at the alley but would not speak on the identity of the deceased.
Houston Police confirmed the incident earlier this morning, in a post which read: ‘Downtown officers are on a shooting at 1200 Polk. One victim was found deceased upon arrival. #hounews CC9.’
The incident took place in Houston on Monday night (Picture: WireImage)
They later added: ‘UPDATE: 2 other victims taken in private vehicles to hospitals.
‘Media partners: We are not releasing an identity of the deceased victim until his family is notified & ID verified by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Any updates on the incident will be posted here.’
Variety claims the police department has confirmed Takeoff as the deceased victim but they are yet to release an official statement.
Takeoff performed as part of rap group Migos alongside Quavo, real name Quavious Keyate Marshall, and Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus.
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The trio became one of the most successful rap acts in years, and collaborated with Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Travis Scott and many more.
Some of their most popular tracks include MotorSport, Stir Fry, Walk It Talk It and Bad and Boujee, which soared to the top of the Hot 100 charts in 2016.
Migos split earlier this year with Offset going his separate way while Takeoff and Quavo went on to form Unc & Phew.
Metro.co.uk has contacted Houston PD for a comment.
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