Remembering Migos rapper Takeoff's life in pictures

Eve CrosbieNov 1, 2022, 22:02 IST

Takeoff, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, has sadly died after being shot.Michael Kovac/Getty Images

Migos rapper Takeoff was shot dead in Houston, Texas, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Takeoff — real name Kirshnik Khari Ball — rose to fame in 2013 when the group released "Versace."

Takeoff, Kirshnik Khari Ball, died after being shot at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, in the early hours of November 1.

The rapper, who found fame with his uncle Quavo (Quavious Keyate Marshall) and Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus) as part of the group Migos, was 28 years old.

As the news of his death sends shockwaves throughout the music world, Insider has taken a look back on the rapper's life.

See Takeoff's life in photos below:

Born Kirshnik Khari Ball on June 18, 1994, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff first started making beats and developing rhythms in the seventh grade.

Takeoff performing at 106 & Park studio on October 8, 2013.Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images

In 2008, Takeoff founded the group Migos with his uncle, Quavo, and Quavo's cousin, Offset.

The group was originally called Polo Club, before they changed the name to Migos.Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images

The group shot to fame in 2013 with their debut single "Versace," which peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 after going viral.

"Versace" was the group's big breakout hit.Migos/YouTube

They went on to achieve four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 entries. Their most well-known song is "Bad and Boujee," which was the lead single from their second album "Culture" and was released in 2016.

Migos and Lil Uzi Vert in the music video for "Bad and Boujee."Migos/YouTube

They went on to achieve four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 entries. Their most well-known song is "Bad and Boujee," which was the lead single from their second album "Culture" and was released in 2016.

However, the absence of a verse from Takeoff on the song sparked a minor internet controversy.

Takeoff told Rap Radar that he was simply unavailable the day they recorded.Interval Presents/YouTube

The same year, the trio made a brief but memorable cameo in Donald Glover's television show "Atlanta."

Takeoff appeared alongside Quavo and Offset in the third episode of the first season of FX's "Atlanta."FX

The group attended the 2018 Grammy Awards after being nominated for both Best Rap Album for "Culture" and "Best Rap Performance" for "Bad and Boujee."

Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset of Migos attend the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018.Lester Cohen/Getty Images

While continuing his contributions to Migos, Takeoff began working on solo material in 2018 and released his full-length debut, "The Last Rocket."

Takeoff's solo album "The Last Rocket" was released in 2018.Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage/Getty

Migos performed at the Savage X Fenty Show in 2019 alongside Halsey, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, and A$AP Ferg.

Migos onstage during the Savage X Fenty Show Presented by Amazon Prime Video - Show at Barclays Center on September 10, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Takeoff released his final album during his lifetime, a collaboration with Quavo titled "Only Built for Infinity Links" in early October.

Quavo and Takeoff attend the "Only Built for Infinity Links" album listening party on October 4, 2022Prince Williams/Getty Images

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Remembering Migos rapper Takeoff's life in pictures

Born Kirshnik Khari Ball on June 18, 1994, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff first started making beats and developing rhythms in the seventh grade.

In 2008, Takeoff founded the group Migos with his uncle, Quavo, and Quavo's cousin, Offset.

The group shot to fame in 2013 with their debut single "Versace," which peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 after going viral.

They went on to achieve four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 entries. Their most well-known song is "Bad and Boujee," which was the lead single from their second album "Culture" and was released in 2016.

However, the absence of a verse from Takeoff on the song sparked a minor internet controversy.

The same year, the trio made a brief but memorable cameo in Donald Glover's television show "Atlanta."

The group attended the 2018 Grammy Awards after being nominated for both Best Rap Album for "Culture" and "Best Rap Performance" for "Bad and Boujee."

While continuing his contributions to Migos, Takeoff began working on solo material in 2018 and released his full-length debut, "The Last Rocket."

Migos performed at the Savage X Fenty Show in 2019 alongside Halsey, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, and A$AP Ferg.

Takeoff released his final album during his lifetime, a collaboration with Quavo titled "Only Built for Infinity Links" in early October.