Shakur Stevenson, a boxing champion, was standing next to Takeoff just before the rapper was fatally shot early on Tuesday morning in Houston, according to TMZ Sports with the video viral
Shakur thankfully suffered no physical harm.
Watch Boxer Shakur Stevenson Seen Standing Next To Takeoff Right Before He Was Shot Dead In Houston, Video Goes Viral On Twitter
The Migos rapper was seen in a video standing next to 25-year-old Stevenson, a former champion and one of the finest fighters in the world, as a disagreement turned fatal. Stevenson was wearing a blue cap at the time.
Shakur was born in New Jersey but now calls Houston home. Earlier in the week, he was spotted having fun with Jas Prince. The Migos and he are close. Following a disagreement between Quavo and another man, Takeoff was tragically killed around 2:30 AM on Tuesday outside of a bowling facility named 810 Billiards & Bowling.
Shakur was visible next to Takeoff during the verbal altercation. Houston PD has requested that any witnesses come forward and give their accounts of the incident. It’s unclear whether police have spoken to Stevenson or his followers.
@Seckbach Shakur Stevenson right behind Quavo and Takeoff during the shooting. 🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/ALU6Isioa8
— Geronimo Longoria III (@GeronimoThe3rd) November 1, 2022
Last photo from TakeOff, Quavo & Shakur Stevenson#RIPTakeoff 🕊
(via shotbyqueenc/IG) pic.twitter.com/TXe7sAsktf
— HIPHOP CROWN NATION (@hiphopcnation) November 2, 2022
Record company alleges Migos artist Takeoff was murdered by a stray bullet.
Takeoff, a rapper with the Migos, was allegedly killed by a stray bullet, according to a statement from his record label. The Grammy-nominated artist, age 28, was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday.
His record company paid tribute in a statement, saying that they are devastated that senseless violence and a stray gunshot have taken another person from our earth.
What exactly happened?
The incident happened at around 02:30 local time on a balcony outside the 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley, where Takeoff was apparently playing dice with his uncle and bandmate Quavo (07:30 GMT).
The cops reported that there were between 40 and 50 guests at the private party. According to the police, they came to find a huge crowd and a man with head or neck injuries. He was recognised as having passed away at the spot. two other injured people were a 23-year-old lady and a 24-year-old man. They were driven in private vehicles to the hospital. No one has been detained.
More about Take-off
Takeoff, real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, made up one-third of the highly successful Atlanta group Migos, whose tracks included Walk It Talk It, Stir Fry, and Versace. They gained notoriety through the success of their 2016 song Bad And Boujee, which topped the US charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award for best rap performance.
The celebrity has received a storm of tributes on social media, with friends, associates, and admirers expressing their sorrow at his demise.