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On Tuesday, November 1, a member of Migos rap group Takeoff was gunned down in a tragic incident in Houston. The star was 28. The entire country is shocked to hear the news. Meanwhile, fans from all across the globe are paying tribute to the legend with an old photograph of Takeoff alongside NFL superstar Tom Brady surfacing on the internet.

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Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo, these three names are the sensation of the rap world. Unfortunately, one of them has departed, leaving the entire nation stunned. The incident happened around 2:30 am when Quavo and Takeoff were spotted playing dice at the bowling alley in Houston. Reportedly, the argument started over the game, and eventually, a fight broke out.

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Apart from Takeoff, two other men were shot and seriously wounded. They were taken to the hospital; however, the rapper was pronounced dead on the spot.

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This incident took no time to spread like a wildfire, with fans digging out memorable moments of his life. Meanwhile, one of them happened to be an old photograph alongside NFL veteran Tom Brady which is now circulating across social media.

Takeoff’s real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball. He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 1994. Starting his career at 14, he collaborated with Quavo and Offset, who also happen to be his uncle and cousin.

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Their trio was called Polo Club months before changing it to Migos. “Growing up, I was trying to make it in music. I was grinding, which is just what I loved doing,” Takeoff said in an interview back in 2017.

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“Just making something and creating for me… I was getting my own pleasure out of it because it’s what I liked doing. I’d wait for Quavo to get back from football practice, and I’d play my songs for him,” he added. The star gave some of the exceptional compositions that were often listed among the top 5 America’s favorites.

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Fans react to his pic alongside Tom Brady, paying tribute to the legend

The Last Rocket star shall forever remain in the hearts of true fans, no matter what. Not to mention this news has created a tide across America; meanwhile, fans are paying their final respects to the rap legend.

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However, some of the fans went after Brady’s seven rings from the photograph.

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Further updates related to the incident are yet to arrive. Thorough investigations will follow, and the condition of other hospitalized men is still unclear. Takeoff, you shall be missed!

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Deepesh is a football expert and NFL newsletter editor at Essentially Sports. He combines deep game knowledge with insightful storytelling and a unique perspective throughout the season. A Tom Brady loyalist yet an admirer of Eli Manning, he loves exploring iconic rivalries that define the sport.

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