Atlanta Braves Join MLB Star JP Crawford and Others in Mourning Rap Star Takeoff’s Shocking Death
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On November 1, 2022, popular American rapper Takeoff, also known as, Kirshnik Khari Ball, lost his life in an altercation that broke out over a dice game in Houston, Texas. The rapper was shot and killed at 810 Billiards & Bowling with over 40 people gathered outside the bowling alley.
The 28-year-old rapper was most popularly known for being part of the Migos, alongside Quavo and Offset. The trio dominated various billboard charts since 2013, and also performed at an NBA All-star event in 2018.
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MLB world reacts to the death of American Rapper Takeoff
Multiple high-profile individuals and celebrities reacted to the news of the death of the popular American rapper. From the MLB world, the popular National League franchise, the Atlanta Braves, and the Seattle Mariners shortstop, JP Crawford offered their words.
RIP to Atlanta’s own Takeoff. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/lrZq3oE4sf
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 1, 2022
Reigning World Series Champions, the Atlanta Braves reached their Twitter handle and uploaded a picture of Takeoff. Notably, Takeoff was born and brought up in Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta. The tweet said, “RIP to Atlanta’s own Takeoff. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
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Seattle Mariners shortstop and 2020 Golden Glove Winner JP Crawford retweeted a post by XXL Magazine announcing the rapper’s death. He said, “This one hurts 😕.”
This one hurts 😕 https://t.co/dQWsVVTAkp
— jp crawford (@jp_crawford) November 1, 2022
The Migos rapper’s death shook the entire entertainment industry across North America. A long list of popular sports personalities also offered condolences to the rapper.
Other celebrities react to the shocking news
Takeoff, through his style of rapping, created a massive impact in the world of Hip Hop. Consequently, various celebrities reacted to his death, including ESPN’s Mark Jones, singer Russ, and YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul.
Jake Paul said, “Senseless killings need to stop. Need to unify. RIP TAKEOFF.”
Senseless killings need to stop. Need to unify. RIP TAKEOFF.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 1, 2022
The Canadian commentator from ESPN said, “Waking up to this 💔 heartbreaking news. I’m stunned man. Devastated. RIP Takeoff 🙏🏽”
Waking up to this 💔 heartbreaking news. I’m stunned man. Devastated. RIP Takeoff 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/HA164sIPUX
— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) November 1, 2022
Popular American singer Russ also expressed his condolences and said, “rip takeoff 🙏🏼.”
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rip takeoff 🙏🏼
— RUSS (@russdiemon) November 1, 2022
The band has perpetually delivered bangers since the release of “Versace” in 2013. Takeoff, also the youngest member of the band, lost his life through fatal gun violence.
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