Rapper Desiigner quits rap after discovering his friend Takeoff was murdered.
As previously reported by Sis2Sis, the beloved Atlanta rapper Takeoff, 28, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in downtown Houston on November 1.
TMZ shared video footage of the incident where rapper Quavo, Takeoff’s uncle, was seen arguing with a group before the shooting began and yelling for help afterward.
Since the tragic incident, the hip-hop community has been expressing condolences to the family, fans, and friends of Takeoff.
“Panda” rapper Desiigner, took to Instagram live to grieve the loss of his dear friend, Takeoff. Through agonizing tears, he announced that he would no longer continue his rap career.
“This version of me is done…can’t live life like this,” he said.
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Other artists and friends have shared messages remembering the late rapper.
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On Wednesday, Beyoncé updated the background of her website to include a tribute to Takeoff.
Beyoncé shares tribute honoring rapper Takeoff on her website 🕊 pic.twitter.com/8WQ3WIZcBG
— Beyoncé Info (@beyscource) November 2, 2022
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Rest In Peace @1YoungTakeoff! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/aWL6jSks4w
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 1, 2022
Rest in peace, Takeoff 🙏🏾 Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to his family, friends and community of people touched by his craft 🖤 pic.twitter.com/A1RkcrwyRZ
— Outkast (@Outkast) November 1, 2022
Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth shared a post criticizing the footage that was shared online of his body.
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Although Offset and Quavo have yet to make a public announcement, Offset changed his Instagram profile picture to a picture of his late cousin.
We are sending our condolences to Takeoff’s family, friends, fans, team and the entire hip-hop community. May he rest in peace and power.
