HOUSTON — (HOUSTON) -- Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed Tuesday morning in downtown Houston, the rapper's attorney confirmed to ABC News.
"Along with my firm, I am devastated by the tragic death of Kirshnik Ball, known to his fans as Takeoff," attorney Drew Findling told ABC News in a statement."Takeoff was not only a brilliant musical artist with unlimited talent but also a uniquely kind and gentle soul. He will be greatly missed now and always."Takeoff was attending a private event, along with fellow Migos member Quavo, when the shooting occurred, according to police.
“We were informed that there was a private party being held at the event last night that ended at approximately 1 a.m. But the party carried over till about 2 a.m. till they were cleared out. That's when the shooting occurred,” Arrington said."There were rappers at the party. We don't know if they're involved. It's still the early process of the investigation," Arrington said, adding that there were between 40-50 people present when the shooting occurred.
Takeoff's death is the latest in a string of shootings and killings of prominent rappers in recent years, as well as up-and-coming local artists – from Chicago to New York City – who were shot and killed at a young age during attempted robberies or violence stemming from reported disagreements. "It's time to pop it. It's time to give me my flowers. I don't want them when I ain't here," Takeoff said.Hip-hop stars shared tributes and expressed their condolences on social media in the wake of Takeoff's death."My best friend my bother, I don't want to believe this I love you so much bro," Rich the Kid tweeted."I'm so sorry."
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