Reporting by Dennis Byron
1:30pm EST – Pop singer Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform at the services as well as other notables.
The hip hop community is mourning the loss of rapper Takeoff who was 1/3 member of the chart-topping rap group Migos that is affectionately known to his family as Kirsnick Khari Ball, a resident of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Takeoff was a victim of a stray bullet according to police sources that occurred in Houston, Texas while at a private birthday celebration.
An argument ensued involving his uncle Quavo who is also a member of the rap trio that resulted in gunfire which ended Takeoff’s life. According to a autopsy report, the slain rapper was struck in the head and the torso where he died at the scene of the shooting. Houston Police has yet to make an arrest. Reports earlier surfaced online that an alleged individual who was believed to have been involved in the rapper’s death was also killed days later which ultimately was proven to be false.
Funeral arrangements for Migos founding member Takeoff were announced on Tuesday. The rapper, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed in Houston on Nov. 1.
His family will host a special “Celebration of Life” this Friday, November 11, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena at 12:00 p.m. Official details follow in part below:
Free tickets are available only to Georgia residents starting today, Tuesday, November 8th at 2 p.m. via Ticketmaster. Fans can secure a maximum of two (2) tickets.Tickets are non-transferrable, and parties must enter the venue together. All guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early with doors opening at 11 a.m. State Farm Arena will offer free parking for ticketed guests in the Ruby Lot (100 Baker Street Extension, Atlanta, GA, 30303) until the lot is full. This is a limited-capacity event, and it is recommended that fans who do not secure tickets to not come downtown.
The public memorial will follow a strict no photo and no video policy. All devices will be checked with Yondr bags prior to entering the arena. Media will not be allowed entry to cover the event. Images from the event will be provided following the conclusion.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts that donations should be made to The Rocket Foundation which was recently established to support programs which are saving lives through proven, community-based solutions to prevent gun violence.
Donations can be made at: www.rocket-foundation.org
No gifts or items will be permitted to be left at or near the venue.
For more information, please visit: statefarmarena.com/TakeoffCelebrationOfLife.
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Date/Time: Friday, November 11th, 12:00 p.m. (Doors open at 11 a.m.)
Location: State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tickets: Fans can secure a maximum of two (2) tickets at Ticketmaster. Tickets are non-transferrable, and parties must enter the venue together. All guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early. This is a limited-capacity event, and it is recommended that fans who do not secure tickets to not come downtown.
Source: Variety/TMZ
