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Kelly Rowland, Keke Palmer, and More Mourn Takeoff’s Death: “There Are No Words”
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The music world is mourning the death of Takeoff, who died at age 28 in the early hours of Nov. 1. The rapper, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, was one-third of the rap group Migos, alongside his family members Quavo and Offset. The Georgia native also collaborated with artists like Travis Scott, Birdman, Gucci Mane, Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch, DJ Khaled, Calvin Harris, John Legend, and Snoop Dogg. After news of his death broke, his friends and colleagues shared remembrances and tributes to the rap superstar and the legacy he leaves behind.
Migos, formed in 2008, first broke out with their 2013 song “Versace.” The group’s first No. 1 single was 2016’s “Bad and Boujee,” which features Lil Uzi Vert. In total, Migos released four albums together, most recently 2021’s “Culture III.” Takeoff released his solo album, “The Last Rocket,” in 2018, and on Oct. 7, he and Quavo released their collaborative album, “Only Built for Infinity Links,” as the duo Unc & Phew. The music video for their song “Messy” was released on Oct. 31.
Ahead, see the celebrities sharing tributes to Takeoff online, including Kelly Rowland and Keke Palmer.
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Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey shared a photo of Takeoff on her Instagram story and wrote, “This is so heartbreaking” alongside a broken heart emoji.
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Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland shared a photo of Takeoff on her Instagram story and wrote, “Keeping his family in my prayers!!” She added, “There are no words . . .”
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Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer shared a photo of Takeoff on Instagram and wrote, “This is horrible. From the tragedy of the death to the tragedy of there being a video of it online. It’s all just tragic and I am so sorry to his whole family and all he touched. Really terrible.”
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor shared a photo of Takeoff on Instagram and wrote, “Please tell me this is just a bad dream pleaseeeeeeee I don’t want to believe this lil bro please ??.”
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Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans shared a photo of Takeoff on Instagram and wrote, “Young Black men we gotta stop. There is no glory in stripping another man of his life. There is no jewelry, no cash, no argument or disagreement worth a life. My heart is broken for this man’s family, his friends, his fans and all that knew him. And my heart hurts for black people who’ve lost another young king at the hands of violence. I hurt for this generation… we better than this. #riptakeoff prayers and healing to your family and #themigos”
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Ja Rule
Ja Rule tweeted shortly after the news broke, “Rip Takeoff . . . this sh*t has to STOP… sending love to friends and family ???.”
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Keri Hilson
Singer Keri Hilson tweeted, “Rest In Peace, @1YoungTakeoff. Healing love to your brothers, family, & friends. ? #gonetoosoon.”