Cardi B has paid tribute to TakeOff once more following news that the Migos rapper’s accused killer has been charged with his murder.
On Thursday (May 25), the Bronx bombshell took to her Instagram stories to share a heartfelt note aimed toward the late superstar. Cardi B also shared a picture of TakeOff displaying one of his many hysterical facial expressions that he was known for.
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“What an angel god bless[ed] this Earth with,” she began. “Protect your brothers and your family. I know you see the tears I know you see them looking at the sky askin why….. What a beautiful soul to take.”
TakeOff‘s alleged murderer, Patrick Xavier Clark, was formally charged with the rapper’s death on Thursday. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Texas told KHOU-11 that Clark was officially indicted on murder charges by a grand jury.
No further details have been released about the indictment, and it is unclear whether the Harris County District Attorney will make a motion to seek capital punishment, as Texas is a death penalty state. It is also unclear whether Clark was eligible for bond after the indictment.
Clark was originally released on $1million bond back in January following his arrest in relation to the death of TakeOff. As part of his bond agreement, Clark had to wear an ankle monitor and remain at his parents’ home in Houston, while also avoiding contact with TakeOff’s family.
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His bond was originally set at $2million before his legal team successfully negotiated to reduce it by half, claiming the figure was unconstitutional because he was unable to afford it.
Since TakeOff’s untimely death, Cardi B has honored his life and legacy in more ways than one. In January, she opened up about the moment she and Offset found out about TakeOff’s death.
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Cardi B appeared on the inaugural episode of Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee’s podcast, where she recalled the night she and her husband received the tragic news that TakeOff had been shot and killed.
“We were in bed. We were supposed to go to LaLa [Anthony]’s party in New York, and my daughter threw up all over my costume,” she said during the almost 90-minute episode. “Halloween was over ’cause it was just so much throw-up on the custome and I ain’t have nothing to wear.”
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She added: “So we just fell asleep, and out of nowhere, Offset’s phone kept ringing, my phone kept ringing. Offset picked up the phone and he was just like, ‘No!’ He’s screaming and screaming. He’s screaming like, ‘No! No! No! No!’
“I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ And he’s like, ‘TakeOff is dead.’ I smacked him and said, ‘Don’t say that!’ And then he’s just like screaming and throwing things, throwing up, running all over. And I was so scared, I was crying so much. It was terrible.”
On the day of TakeOff’s funeral in November 2022, the” WAP” artist shared a moving tribute to him on Instagram, calling the loss “a nightmare” and the pain “incomparable.”
“Takeoff your untimely passing has brought a great deal of pain and sorrow to so many lives,” Cardi began her post. “The impact you had in this world was so considerable and we have struggled to grasp this tragedy. I am heartbroken but I am grateful for all the precious memories we got to share while you were here with us.
“This has truly been a nightmare and the pain is incomparable. The emptiness your brothers are feeling is unbearable and I pray that you give Offset, Quavo, and your friends and family the strength to keep going as they are trying to cope with this loss.”
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She added: “I believe that angels send signs and beautiful dreams to loved ones to assure them that they’re watching them and they’re okay and happy…send your mom some of those [praying emoji].”
TakeOff was shot and killed in November 2022 at a Houston, Texas bowling alley.
