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Offset Teased A New Song Featuring A Posthumous Verse From Takeoff

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While the death of Takeoff at just 28 years old was already tragic, the tragedy was exacerbated by the fact that at the time of his death, he and fellow Migos member Quavo were apparently on the outs with the third member of their trio, Offset. As Quavo and Takeoff promoted their new album as a duo, Offset hinted at plans of releasing a solo project of his own.

Offset put those plans on pause with the death of his former bandmate, but now, it looks like he’s ready to begin his rollout once again. And, on an especially bittersweet note, it appears that he may have still been working with the late Takeoff. On Monday, he shared a clip of a new song on his Instagram Story that features a verse from Takeoff alongside another from fellow Quality Control records rapper Icewear Vezzo. The clip eventually circulated online:

While it’s currently unknown if this posthumous verse was recorded specifically for Offset’s solo project or taken from an older recording session, it’s both encouraging and deflating to know that there was a possibility the two cousins could be mending fences. Before Takeoff’s death, it did appear that whatever the issue was, it appeared to center on Quavo and Offset, who were rumored to have gotten into an altercation at the recent Grammy Awards over a tribute to their fallen bandmate. Both rappers denied that a fight took place.

[WATCH] Offset Teases Posthumous Takeoff Verse on Instagram

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Offset Asks for Positivity As Memories of Takeoff Continue to Pour In

Offset appears ready to give fans a posthumous verse from Takeoff.

Hitting his Instagram stories, Offset revealed a Takeoff in his trademark float, rapping alongside Iceweat Vezzo. Offset is seen in the clip enjoying the single with a nice lil bit of flexing in for good measure.

There are currently no details on where we will be able to have the single, but you can see the preview below.

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Woman Shot in Head During Takeoff’s Passing Owes $200K in Hospital Bills

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Woman Shot in Head During Takeoff’s Passing Owes $200K in Hospital Bills

Hip Hop continues to mourn the loss of Migos member Takeoff, who was tragically murdered at a bowling alley in Houston back in November of last year. The Atlanta rapper was shot twice: once in the head and once in the back.

During the chaotic incident, which took place after hours around 2:30 am, a woman by the name of Sydney Leday was also injured by the flying bullets. The 24-year-old was shot in the head, leaving her in a coma that resulted in a week stay in the hospital. Now, she’s left with a hefty amount in medical bills, totaling to over $200K. 

Speaking with The Shade Room, Sydney gives us the backstory of what led her to be at the wrong place, wrong time. She was celebrating her 24th birthday at a late-night party hosted by J. Prince, at 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston. Suddenly, she noticed the energy had shifted in the room, especially following the dice game.

Once she saw the guns, she tried to hurry and leave, heading to the escalator. “Everything happened within a few seconds. I remember running away, I know where I stopped. I felt the sting in my head. I didn’t realize what actually happened to me. Fortunately, I had on a wig and a wig cap. So I took the wig off and noticed I had a lot of blood.”

During the car ride to the hospital, she actually had a seizure, before going into a coma for a few days. Now, she has to deal with the PTSD, seeing a therapist to cope. She even admits loud events like New Year’s Eve are major triggers.

When asked what she has to say to the players in the case, she states, “That was a senseless act that wasn’t needed. It impacted people in a big way. Not just Takeoff, not just me. People that were there are traumatized.”
Sydney’s family has since set up a GoFundMe to help raise money to pay off the insanely high number in hospital bills. So far, they’ve raised $14K.

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Offset Previews New Music Featuring Posthumous Takeoff Verse

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Offset and Takeoff

Offset shared a snippet of new unreleased music featuring his late cousin and fellow Migos rapper, Takeoff. This follows after Offset’s continued efforts to honor the late rapper since his death in November 2022. Atlanta rapper Offset shared a snippet of new music on his social media accounts that feature a new posthumous verse from […]

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Takeoff Shooting Detailed By Survivor, Sydney Leday: “I Remember Running Away”

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It was a devastating loss when Takeoff was murdered last November. Since then, investigators have been piecing together what happened that fateful evening in a Houston bowling alley. Takeoff was with several others, including Quavo and J. Prince’s family members, in the early morning of November 1. It’s reported that a disagreement over a dice game turned deadly, with Takeoff being the only victim. Police claim he wasn’t even a part of the argument, just an innocent bystander.

However, he wasn’t the only person shot during the altercation. A woman named Sydney Leday was also injured, and after fighting for her life, she’s detailing her experience. “Everything happened within a few seconds,” she told The Shade Room during an interview. Halloween marked Leday’s 24th birthday, and she was excited to be out and about in Houston. She never expected to be shot in the head that evening. “As soon as I saw a weapon, I tried to hurry up and get out of there.”

Sydney Leday Shares Her Story

According to Sydney, she enjoyed a night on the town with her friends when they were invited to an after hours party at the bowling alley. “I’ve never been in this situation or known anybody that had to go through what I’m going through,” said Leday. “I’m just working on trying to get back to a normal [life] as much as possible.” The party was reportedly “thrown by J. Prince,” said The Shade Room. Sydney added, “I would say, we got there about one o’clock in the morning.” However, when the party seemed to be coming to an end, Leday noticed a shift in the energy.

“Everybody seemed like they knew each other,” she noted. Leday and her friend then watched on as the dice game unfolded. “We got outside, and it was time for everybody to go home. That’s when things changed.” The victim recalled seeing Quavo arguing with a man before other patrons came outside to see what was happening. Initially, it wasn’t a fight, but the two men were discussing the game that reportedly concerned $100K. When things turned serious, Leday remembered being “caught off guard.” Then, someone “[pulled] out a weapon,” which was Leday’s cue that it was time to go.

She Didn’t Know She Was Shot

Sydney didn’t hear the gunshots until she was at an escalator. “I remember running away,” but then suddenly, she crumbled to the ground. Her friend tried to pick her up. “I felt the sting in my head,” she said. “I didn’t realize what actually happened to me, and fortunately, I had on a wig and a wig cap. So, I took the wig off and noticed that I had a lot of blood.” Her friend rushed her to the hospital, and Leday began having seizures during the journey. She was in a coma for days and is grateful to be alive. Yet, her road to recovery is far from over. Watch the report above to see what else The Shade Room uncovered in court documents.

Offset Previews Posthumous Takeoff Collab With Icewear Vezzo

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Offset’s gearing up for the release of his forthcoming sophomore album, which will contain a posthumous verse from Takeoff. Over the past few months, the “54321” rapper hinted at the release of his next effort while previewing new music. Along with collaborations alongside Future and Moneybagg Yo, it seems like we can expect Offset to deliver a chilly banger alongside Takeoff and Icewear Vezzo. ‘Set took to Instagram where he previewed the song, which finds the Detroit rapper and the late Atlanta legend swapping bars.

At this point, it’s unclear when we could expect the collab but it seems possible that it’ll come soon. The “CODE” rapper continued to hype up the album’s release over the past few months, without providing any further details on its release. Hopefully, the collaboration with Takeoff will appear sooner rather than later, especially since we haven’t heard any music between him and Offset since Culture III. Despite the friction between ‘Set and Quavo, he evidently maintained a strong relationship with Take until his death.

Offset Delays Album After Takeoff’s Death

Offset was initially supposed to release his solo album weeks after Takeoff and Quavo’s Only Built For Infinity Links. However, after the passing of his fellow Migos member, the Father of 4 artist said that he would be pushing it back until further notice. In the months that followed, Offset continued to pay tribute to Takeoff with each performance, ensuring that fans across the globe do not forget his name, and frequently paid homage on Instagram.

Shortly after Takeoff’s funeral, Offset took to Instagram where he shared a heartfelt message. “The pain you have left me with is unbearable. My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the word,” he wrote. “I know someone with a soul like yours is in heaven now. I hope you can see how much we love you and miss you. You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled.” We’ll keep you posted on the new single from Offset featuring the late Takeoff and Icewear Vezzo. Check out the snippet above.

Joyner Lucas Unleashes On “Devil’s Work 2” Single, Reflects On Takeoff, George Floyd, And More

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Joyner Lucas certainly isn’t coming to play with his first single of 2023. This New Music Friday (March 10), the clever lyricist made a bold return with “Devil’s Work 2,” a follow-up to his 2020 track of the same name. Throughout the five-minute-long song, the 34-year-old reflects on some major losses the culture has faced in recent years, from Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna’s tragic deaths to the untimely murder of PnB Rock in Los Angeles a few months ago.

While promoting the song in an interview with Billboard, Lucas explained, “We all have heroes, and we never want to see them suffer.” He later added, “As a culture, we all wish that we could turn back time and reverse events that traumatized us, so I wanted to take that concept and share it in my own creative way.” Thus far, the Massachusets native appears to be receiving the positive and impactful reaction he was searching for.

Joyner Lucas Reflects on the Culture’s Recent Losses in “Devil’s Work 2” Visual

Aside from the tragic losses we’ve faced, Lucas also rhymes about some major pop culture moments. Among them are Chris Rock and Will Smith’s infamous “Slapgate,” as well as the lengthy stint Brittany Grinner spent in a Russian prison for most of 2022. Additionally, he called Candace Owens a “bitch,” calling her out over her The Greatest Lie Ever Told documentary, which attempted to twist the death of George Floyd at the hands of police into a story about a Black man’s drug overdose.

“Lord, forgive me for my language and these bad words / But that Candace Owens bitch get on my last nerve,” he angrily expresses. “How you gon’ tell me that what we witnessed on TV wasn’t murder when we watched n*ggas turn his ass into Casper? / George died from asphyxiation and that’s a factor / Fentanyl or not, he’d had never died and his last words were, ‘I cannot breathe’ / So really she gotta chill or maybe they should trade places so she could see how it feel.”

The insightful single is due to appear on Not Now, I’m Busy, Joyner Lucas’ forthcoming album. Earlier this week he unveiled the artwork, generating plenty of excitement amongst his fans. Stream “Devil’s Work 2” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the emotionally loaded track in the comments. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more release recommendations on our Fire Emoji playlist update.

Quotable Lyrics:

But Lord, listen, this shit urkin’ me
How You take PNB? That shit absurd to me
So many questions ’bout that shit and it’s disturbin’ me
Like n*ggas can’t eat waffles without security?
And n*ggas can’t work hard and go buy some jewelry?
That one hurt to see

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Quavo Will Be Labeled A Snitch If He Cooperates In Takeoff Murder Trial, 600 Breezy Says

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For the most part, Quavo’s remained under the radar since the tragic loss of his nephew Takeoff. In recent weeks, the rapper began to pop out a bit more including a performance at the Grammy’s where he paid homage to Take. However, the murder investigation surrounding Takeoff’s death seems stagnant. Over the past few months, there hasn’t been many updates with the exception of J. Prince’s media run to clear his family’s name.

Though the police arrested a man they believed to be the gunman in the incident, they also said that not many witnesses are willing to talk. A few people have stepped forward, such as Migos Bands, with information but Quavo doesn’t seem to be one of them. According to 600 Breezy, the Migos rapper faces a predicament between trying to secure a conviction against the man who murdered his nephew or facing the repercussions in his career that come with the stigma of cooperating with law enforcement.

600 Breezy Doubts Quavo Will Snitch

During a recent interview with Vlad TV, 600 Breezy explained that things have taken a few unexpected turns since Take’s death. Breezy said that it’s expected that Quavo and Takeoff’s security issued a police statement since he’s basically staff. However, he said that he doesn’t think Quavo will speak on the matter. “It’d be different if Quavo was cooperating,” he explained, while Vlad said that it’s still a possibility. “I doubt it. I doubt one bit that Quavo will get on the stand and say anything that’ll make people say, ‘Oh, Quavo a snitch.’”

Vlad said that Takeoff was Quavo’s nephew, which would mean his perspective on the matter is different. “For the sake of his career and all that shit… His nephew dead and gone. Nothing he could do to bring him back,” Breezy continued. “He wouldn’t do that to himself. If Quavo sat there and took the stand to say anything about that situation, he got the snitch jacket on him now.” Check out 600Breezy’s comments above. Do you think Quavo would still have a career if he took the stand? Let us know in the comment section below. 

Quavo Confirms Migos Is Over In New Song “Greatness”

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Quavo recently dropped a new song, “Greatness,” which covers a reflection on his journey and a tribute to his nephew and former Migos member Takeoff. The rapper also addresses the future of the Migos. Quavo released his new single “Greatness,” which has received mixed reviews from fans. This new song comes after the “Lamb Talk” […]

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Quavo Drops Solo Song “Greatness,” Fans React To Migos Acknowledgement

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While Migos has seemingly dismantled after the death of Takeoff, Quavo is ready to dive into a new chapter. His latest work “Greatness” dropped today (February 23rd), and he hasn’t forgotten his roots in the trio. “Never forget that the Migos amazin’,” the 31-year-old raps. Despite shouting out his former group, Quavo makes it clear in his new track that his future is looking solo. He explains within his first verse, “so don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone, young n*gga, it can’t come back (damn).”

Overall, Quavo’s newest release is an upbeat anthem that further establishes him as an ambitious independent artist. The release follows alleged beef between Quavo and Offset, who most recently were reported to get into a physical altercation at the 65th Grammy Awards. Together, the duo was to perform a tribute to Takeoff, the third Migos member who tragically was killed last November. However, Quavo, who is the late-rappers uncle, supposedly instigated the fight over the performance of “Without You.” The song was created as a personal tribute to his nephew and with the ongoing fights between the rappers, it’s likely that Quavo wanted the emotional moment to be his own.

Quavo Raps That Migos “Can’t Come Back”

While fans were disappointed in the death of Migos, “Greatness” has been applauded as a big next step for Quavo. Twitter users took to the platform to commemorate the group’s 14-year run. “Finna hear the best music he ever made after that sacrifice,” one user tweeted.

But, not all fans are happy with how events have unfolded. In fact, many are upset over the “selfish” route Quavo has taken to music. One user wrote, “of course Migos won’t ever be the same but Quavo is dragging it. He is still beefing with offset and it’s other shit to worry about.” Another commented his disappointed, tweeting “if you told me in 2013 that 10 years later takeoff would be dead and quavo and offset would hate each other i prolly woulda tried to beat yo ass.” You can check out more Twitter reactions down below. As always, keep watch on HNHH for the latest news on your favorite hip hop artists.

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