Takeoff’s death this week rocked the Hip Hop community, and now an autopsy has revealed the 28-year-old Atlanta rapper’s cause of death.
According to TMZ, the Harris County Medical Examiner said in Takeoff’s autopsy report that the Migos member died of “penetrating gunshot wounds of head and torso into arm.” They added that Takeoff’s body is ready for pick up by his family as well.
Authorities in Houston, Texas were notified of a shooting “shortly after 2:30 a.m.” at a local bowling alley where a dice game had taken place. A conflict reportedly arose at this time, followed by shots fired, though more details weren’t available.
Cops later informed TMZ that a man spotted in a cellphone video brandishing a gun is now a person of interest in the shooting.
The autopsy report comes after Houston Police called on witnesses to “step up” to help them identify the trigger man.
“We’re looking for anything to help us from there,” Sgt. Michael Arrington said at a press conference. “We want to find justice for [Takeoff’s] family. They’re going through a lot right now. And the only thing that we can do is hope that y’all reach out and assist us in any way to lead to evidence that will help us to apprehend and get charges and arrest on the person responsible for the death of Takeoff.”
Police Chief Troy Finner chimed in: “I just want to say something to our city, Houston, and every brother and sister in the neighborhoods. I’m calling you to action to step up. There were 40 people at least at this event, and people left, possibly out of fear.
“Actually, one thing — and I want this to resonate with everybody. What if it was your brother? What if it was your son? You’d want somebody to step up. So please, step up. Get the information to us so we can bring some closure to this family who’s hurting right now.”
Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball) had just linked with Quavo for their first joint album together Only Built for Infinity Links. Migos wrapped its critically lauded Culture trilogy with Culture III last June, and Take released his lone solo album The Last Rocket four years ago on Wednesday (November 2).
“On a lot of the Migos records, [Takeoff] would anchor the song,” Quavo told Complex in September. “Now on a lot of these records, he comes in and is popping off. We are setting up alley-oops like Trae Young and John Collins!”
After news of his death broke, members of the Hip Hop community took to social media to pay tribute to the late rapper. Beyoncé, Tyler, the Creator, Gucci Mane, Rae Sremmurd and Drake were just a few of the notable figures who mourned the rapper’s death online.
While Offset has yet to share a statement, he changed his Instagram avatar to a photograph of Takeoff.
Why is j prince being silent? Wasn’t it his sons bday gathering? Why weren’t they looking out for takeoff and quavo? J Prince always quick to post on ish but now so silent? Does this eliminate the bond formed between his mob and migos? Streets are talking and it’s funny how websites like this that post allegations aren’t doing so bc it’s j Prince. But keep on posting on wack Ye
What exactly do you expect a post from J Prince to do? Why would they look out? Those are grown men accountable for their own actions, not just that they have the means to move in ways most ppl don’t.
You’re an idiot if you’re confused lol
J Prince is following code , to much talk can lead to more tragedy
Following the nigger, ghetto code! Stay in the hood and away from those of us who want clean, quiet streets with no cars blasting that gangsta garbage.
Real talk. Shottas will pull their weight from what I’ve been reading online. Quavo was probably being provoked from what I gathered. His camp should’ve just chilled. Not only a senseless killing, but his nephew. I pray he finds peace…and if I were an artist, I would not act out of place in areas I need to check in. Shoot, I wouldn’t act out of place anywhere period…
It’s weird that you visit this site in the first place.
The group just went down 33%. Thats if you wanna believe they’re still together anyway.
That they make any and everyone check in when they touch down in Houston. They were together, its a very bad look for Prince.
Seeing people say “why rappers? Why not rock artists etc” is so funny. Do you read the lyrics you make? I don’t think it’s justified, I think taking a life is a huge thing idc about the context. But the perplexities on display are so dumb. We love hip hop, but did we think we could rap about such disgusting things without it eventually culminating into..this? Hell I think it gets worse.
If somebody is throwing WORDS at you and your little feelings get so hurt you gotta pull a gun and start shooting, you ain’t shit! Unless somebody is a threat to life or family, no reason to pull a gun! We got a bunch of little bitches running around with guns bc they’re too scared to throw hands and take an L! I’ll be dammed if there’s anything a damn stranger can say to me that’ll keep me up at night, let alone cause me to stain my soul by taking their life! People know who did this and now he’s either gonna be looking over his shoulder for a long time, will eventually get caught slippin’, or he’s going under the jail for the rest of his life and he did it for what? Some dice? Some shit talking about basketball?! He def aint hard or made for these streets if his little feelings got that hurt over some bullshit! Takeoff was a different dude and he believed in the power of words and didn’t put certain shit out there bc he knew you get what you give! He was one we needed to keep around and some weak, insecure, little boy, took his life bc he acted before thinking and let somebody who effected him in no way, get in his head! Blaming words/lyrics for people’s actions is and will always be weak shit!
Bro it’s a tragedy but pretending like the lifestyle they talk about in their lyrics has nothing to do with it is just dense. You can write a million long ass paragraphs and you can’t change that fact.
Apparently you can’t read. That is what he’s saying!
Now TakeOff’s dead and when the suspect gets caught he’ll be someone’s biatch behind bars for many years. Over a stupid argument. It’s just not worth it.
Seemed like the migos threw a punch after the fact the punks turned around and went to leave… you can’t just swing on anybody you want and while the back is turned? Should never resort to guns or killing one but you shouldn’t play russian roulette over getting checked neither
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RIP to rapper Takeoff
This is just sad. We need to bring back the death penalty, but we don’t live in a serious society.
Man Ive been say that for a while. Where I live you get more time for moving product than murder.
Even here in South Africa we need the death penalty to be brought back. It’s radical how crime, like murder, would drop significantly.
I believe in the death penalty for the most heinous of crimes yes, but it’s also proven that having a death penalty in place does nothing to reduce crime
The death penalty with evil satanic cunts running the country… yeah great idea
I don’t believe that, and being that most states have paused the death penalty I wouldn’t see how anyone could come to that conclusion. There’s an article say that 88% of criminologists say it’s not a deterrent. You have to go through a lot of old articles to find a recent on (2021 The Hill) says the opposite. That isn’t some conservative news outlet either. It’s the humane thing to do. I don’t care about what anyone thinks for me saying it. Keeping someone who does this alive does nothing for the victim’s family. Where’s the closure? What good does it do to keep someone in prison for life? I know it makes people feel like they have moral superiority. Doesn’t make you right though. This reply is for the one saying the death penalty isn’t a deterrent. Since this site has been moving my replies around lately.
Still nobody as stepped up. The no snitch policy only helps the criminals. If some of those people really cared they would say something. This person deserves life in prison.
Oh, do you think it was the bullet in his head? Great headline. SMH
That’s why I like that song Flipp Dinero ft Lil Baby “You said I should watch how I move yeah”
To those of you who always criticise this website why don’t you just stay off it?
Frfr they should create their own perfect hip hop news website.
The Feds need to really start building a RICO case against J Prince
yeah the police don’t have a single fucking clue eh.
The man (very unfortunately) got shot in his head. In such a case it’s really no surprise.
“Autopsy reveals Takeoff’s cause of death” — uh, bullets?
…a big L on his forehead.
This takes the cake for this century’s most senseless death
Houston and the Princes are lookin dumb as well.
r.i.p. Takeoff
…a big L on his forehead.
This takes the cake for this century’s most senseless death
Houston and the Princes are lookin dumb as well.
r.i.p. Takeoff
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All these rappers better move with security. They have to watch how they move. It’s not safe out in these streets. These thugs cannot see a future for themselves. They don’t have hopes and dreams for themselves. Your life means nothing to them except for easy, fast money for their next fix. Wise up yo!
Shooting dice in the early morning hours but you’re a popular celebrity. That goes against common sense. You’re not bulletproof. Y’all rappers have to be way smarter than that.