The rapper, whose Migos group mate and nephew was killed last November, has released a solo album as he struggles to process the loss and prevent further gun violence.
Category: Takeoff (Rapper)
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Beyoncé Makes History at a Star-Powered Grammy Ceremony
The New York Times – Music:Beyoncé set a record for the most career Grammys won by any artist but was once again shut out of the biggest awards as the ceremony returned to a Los Angeles arena.
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Loretta Lynn, Takeoff and Christine McVie Receive Tributes at the Grammys
The New York Times – Music:With performances and videos, the Grammys acknowledged a long list of industry veterans who died in the past year.
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Suspect Arrested in Killing of Takeoff, the Migos Rapper
The New York Times – Music:The Houston Police said that Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was being charged with murder, and that Takeoff had been an “innocent bystander.”
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2022: The Year in Atlanta Rap
The New York Times – Music:The country’s most influential hip-hop scene has weathered a period of extraordinary upheaval. A look back at happened, and what’s next.
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How Takeoff and the Migos Flow Changed Atlanta Rap
The New York Times – Music:Quick-jabbing triplets had been a staple of rap, but the trio made the style sound fresh, thanks in large part to Takeoff, its master of syncopation. The rapper was shot and killed at 28 on Tuesday.
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Takeoff, of Atlanta Rap Trio Migos, Shot Dead at 28 in Houston
The New York Times – Music:The police believe the rapper was killed in a shooting at a bowling alley in Houston overnight, according to a person familiar with the investigation.