Drake has paid tribute to Migos‘ Takeoff throughout a live performance in Atlanta.
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Takeoff, actual identify Kirsnick Khari Ball, died on November 1 final 12 months, aged 28, when he was shot lifeless in an alleged cube recreation gone unsuitable in Houston, Texas. In January, a person was charged with the homicide of Takeoff however was launched on bail after paying a $1million (£824,150) bond. He was formally indicted in July.
Throughout his live performance in Atlanta, Drake paid tribute to Takeoff, saying: “The primary time I got here to Atlanta, was I hopped on the remix to the music referred to as ‘Versace…And I simply needed to say whereas I’m in right here, relaxation in peace to my brother Takeoff. One in all my first brothers out right here in Atlanta.”
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Drake talks about hopping on the “Versace” remix whereas paying respects to Takeoff 🖤 pic.twitter.com/6hB7jx7o1n
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Within the wake of Takeoff’s passing final 12 months, Drake shared a picture of himself performing dwell on-stage with the artist on Instagram.
“I bought the very best recollections of all of us seeing the world collectively and bringing gentle to each metropolis we contact,” he wrote because the caption on the time. “That’s what I’ll concentrate on for now […] relaxation straightforward area man.”
He additionally eulogised Takeoff in the course of the opening section of his Desk For One radio present on SiriusXM quickly after Takeoff’s passing final 12 months.
“Earlier than I get into the pleasantries, I’d similar to to ship our deepest condolences from the household to your entire QC [Migos’ record label, Quality Control Music], to our brother Quavo, to our brother Offset, to the buddies and family members of the legendary, unprecedented Takeoff – a man that I knew for a protracted, very long time,” Drake started.
He went on to speak about how he “shaped a brotherhood” with Takeoff after that includes on a remix of Migos’ 2013 debut single, ‘Versace’. “I at all times speak about the truth that this was one household,” Drake added. “My pals within the music trade aren’t pals, they’re household.”
The rapper/singer continued: “So, our deepest condolences – tragic loss for all of us and, you realize, a darkish cloud over this enterprise that we love a lot. And, man… I simply encourage everyone to lock into that mindset, regardless of the place you’re, you realize? It’s simply actually… it’s a life that’s price residing, and everyone deserves that likelihood.”
In the meantime, Quavo shared a brand new video for his observe ‘Maintain Me’ final month, which noticed him attend a memorial service for late Migos bandmate.
The rapper launched new album ‘Rocket Energy’ final month (August 18), and described it as “my remedy” following the dying of Takeoff in late 2022.
The video for the observe sees Quavo attend a memorial service in Atlanta for his cousin and bandmate.
