Offset and Quavo lead heartbreaking tributes to Takeoff on one-year anniversary of death
Takeoff - who was killed in an altercation in Austin last year - has set Quavo on a mission for gun reform advocacy in the wake of his death.
Offset and Quavo have led the tributes to late musician Takeoff on the one-year anniversary of his untimely death.
The rapper - born Kirsnick Khari Ball - was shot and killed on November 1, 2022 in Houston, Texas outside the 810 Billiards and Bowling venue.
It’s believed Takeoff was an innocent bystander to an altercation over a dice game that turned violent, getting shot accidentally when things escalated.
Patrick Xavier has since been charged with murder in connection with the shooting, and is currently awaiting trial, set to begin in 2024.
Offset and Quavo - longtime collaborators of Takeoff - have now remembered their fallen friend, sharing commemorative videos and photos in honor of him.
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Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, wrote alongside a video: “The times we spent is priceless. What we built in this game they never wanted to give us our flowers we influenced the world…I Love you.
“Take you still here with us I just know you are!!!! Migo 4Life!!!!!!”
The video, also in black and white, showed Takeoff and the Migos group in happier times, behind-the-scenes of concerts, throwing cash on stage, and dancing while watching performances.
Meanwhile Quavo, full name Quavious Keyate Marshall, shared a black and white photo of the artist spending time with friends, simply noting 'Can’t forget it won’t Forget It NEVER Forget it ... I Remember!' alongside an emoji of a rocketship.
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Quavo has since become outspoken against gun violence, using his position to have discussions with political figures and appearing on panels to speak about the issue.
Among those he’s held talks with is Vice President Kamala Harris.
He explained of the move to Associated Press: “I feel like your calling comes at the least expected times.”
“You don't think nothing is going to happen,” he added about his silence until the death of his friend. “I need to step up to the plate and hit a homerun. I have to do something about it, so it won't happen to the masses - especially in our culture. I don't want this to happen to the next person. I want to knock down these percentages.”
He now wants to help come up with a solution to the ongoing problem, particularly over how to use guns safely and “keep them out of the hands of people who make bad decisions”.
Alongside Community Justice, Quavo is advocating for the passing of the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, which would provide a $6.5 billion federal grant to communities to curb gun violence, create prevention programs, job training and workforce development for youths.
He also launched the Rocket Foundation in Takeoff’s honor, committing $2 million to invest in community violence intervention.
