TAKE OFF

TAKE OFF

Kirshnik Khari Ball (June 18, 1994 – November 1, 2022),[4] known professionally as Takeoff, was an American rapper. He was best known as a member of the hip hop trio Migos along with his uncle Quavo and first cousin once removed Offset.[5] The group scored multiple top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 including "MotorSport" featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, "Stir Fry", "Walk It Talk It" featuring Drake, and "Bad and Boujee" featuring Lil Uzi Vert, the latter of which peaked at the top of the chart (although Takeoff was not present on the single.)[6][7] He also received two Grammy Award nominations.[8] On November 1, 2022, Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas.[9][10]

Takeoff performing in Toronto in 2017

Born
Kirshnik Khari Ball
June 18, 1994[1]
Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.

Died
November 1, 2022 (aged 28)
Houston, Texas, U.S.

Cause of death
Gunshot wounds

Other names
Kirsnick Khari Ball

Occupation
Rapper, songwriter

Years active
2008–2022

Relatives
Quavo (uncle)
Offset (cousin)

Musical career
Genres
Hip hop trap

Labels
Quality Control Motown Capitol
Formerly of
Migos