

A senseless act of violence recently claimed the life of yet another promising young talent. Migos’ team member and rapper Takeoff lost his life in a tragic shooting. Boxing fans were also shocked to know that a boxing icon could have potentially lost his life in the very same incident. It was reported that former world champion Shakur Stevenson was barely inches away from Takeoff before the shooting took place.
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Kirshnik Khari Ball, AKA Takeoff, was the youngest member of Migos. Moreover, the trio also included his uncle, Quavo, and his cousin, Offset.
The trio then went on to produce chartbusters like ‘Versace’, and, ‘Bad and Boujee’.
Last photo from TakeOff, Quavo & Shakur Stevenson#RIPTakeoff 🕊
(via shotbyqueenc/IG) pic.twitter.com/TXe7sAsktf
— HIPHOP CROWN NATION (@hiphopcnation) November 2, 2022
Takeoff was at the 810 Billards & Bowling in Houston with Quavo on November 1, 2022. This was where the duo met Stevenson. And even went on to take pictures with him. It was reported that he was near Takeoff when the shootout took place.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 20: Silver medalist Shakur Stevenson of the United States poses during the medal ceremony for the Men’s Bantam (56kg) on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro – Pavilion 6 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
They were playing dice when an altercation took place. This altercation soon took a deadly turn, and an unnamed individual opened fire. Takeoff was fatally hit and pronounced dead on the spot.
Stevenson later took to Twitter to offer condolences on Takeoff’s untimely demise.
Fans voice their concern for Shakur Stevenson
Boxing fans were shocked to see how close Shakur Stevenson was to potential life endangerment. And a lot of fans took to social media to voice their concerns about the same.
I can't even believe it…. I can only imagine how u feeling bro. Be safe out their.
— Joey (@GOATstatusMMA) November 2, 2022
I still can't believe this man…. That's Fcking sad
— 2121 (@yooooooo2323) November 2, 2022
Careful out there man. Life is precious.
— BLK Optimus Prime (@86Davinci) November 2, 2022
A few fans were shocked by the tragic incident. Moreover, they also asked Stevenson to keep himself safe.
glad shakur’s alive and well, prayers and condolences to takeoff’s family and rest in power 🖤🙏🏽
— Tʜᴇ Cʜᴏsᴇɴ Oɴᴇ 🇦🇱♛. (@phillykev_) November 2, 2022
I'm glad it wasn't you too brother. You were inches from takeoff. Stay safe. Rest easy Takeoff. Smh🙏🕊
— Lenny Medina (@LennyMe08064263) November 2, 2022
Meanwhile, some fans mentioned that they were glad that Stevenson was safe. The fans also offered their respects to the fallen rapper.
Over a dice game bro, @ShakurStevenson has nine lives bro, dude is lucky to be alive
— Benito Juarez (@Myshirt84) November 2, 2022
Similarly, a user was disgusted that Takeoff lost his life over a dice game. And also mentioned that Stevenson was lucky to be alive.
Glad to hear you are finally tweeting champ. Are you ok? You shouldn't be around that
— Iz (@Iz_Philly) November 2, 2022
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Dam my boy I know you're anxiety is pumping fast after what you went through being next to takeoff and him getting dropped next to you my blessings you good
— Jimmy Torres (@JimmyTo77386987) November 2, 2022
Some fans also stated that they were glad to know that Stevenson was doing better after the traumatic incident.
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