Offset commemorated his late family and group member Takeoff with a new tattoo. The massive piece of art is on his back. “Love you 4L & after,” Offset wrote on Instagram as he showed the new piece.
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.
One of the most tragic deaths to strike the hip-hop community within the past year is undeniably Takeoff, who lost his life in late 2022. At the time, he and Quavo had just unleashed their Only Built For Infinity Links project and were certainly in celebration mode as the album received countless positive reviews from both friends and fans. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old fell victim to a shooting in Houston on the first day of November, leaving his uncle, and their Migos crew member, Offset, to mourn his untimely loss.
For his part, Quavo has been paying homage to Takeoff through music. At the end of March, the multi-talent shared his “Honey Bun” single, which not only interpolates sounds from Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss but also serves as a tribute to the late rhymer. Offset, on the other hand, offered up his entire back as a canvas for a beautiful portrait of his family member. “Love you 4L & after ,” the father of five wrote in the caption, promising to carry on Takeoff’s legacy for the rest of his own life.
The heartwarming image comes hours after Offset’s appearance at Rolling Loud Thailand today (April 15). Along with names like Destroy Loney, Central Cee, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Sheck West, he was one of the festival’s final acts, ahead of Travis Scott’s headling set (which Cardi B’s husband also made a surprise appearance during). The Atlanta native’s wife was in attendance to support him following her own show on Thursday (April 13).
Fans were eager to see what the Invasion of Privacy hitmaker would bring to the stage as they eagerly await her sophomore album. She opted to revisit some of her biggest collaborations and earlier releases, many of which had her twerking up a storm in her stunning golden outfit. Unfortunately for Cardi B, she suffered a wardrobe malfunction in the form of her bottoms ripping but continued to entertain audiences anyway. See the funny moment for yourself here, and share your thoughts on Offset’s new tattoo in the comments.
Quavo may be delving into a new genre on a future project. The 32-year-old achieved fame as co-founder and frontman of Migos. However, the Atlanta native is still dealing with the death of his nephew and bandmate Takeoff. The 31-year-old was shot and killed at a bowling alley last year, Quavo has been open about his understandable struggles with depression since Takeoff’s death. However. he has found inspiration through his work and faith. He revealed in a recent interview that he would be open to working on a gospel project.
The revelation comes on the heels of Quavo’s acting debut. The rapper stars alongside Chloe Bailey and Anjelika Washington in the Peacock Original film Praise This. The film is centered around finding purpose and strength through faith. It is set in the competitive world of youth praise teams. Quavo recently sat down with Vibe to discuss his experience on the film and his future projects. When asked if he would continue exploring his faith through music, Quavo seemed open to the idea. “I wouldn’t mind,” he said. “I like working with gospel artists.”
Quavo attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Moreover, Quavo says he admires gospel artists who have used their faith to overcome similar obstacles. “I think that they feel that’s how they got it. And I got it out the mud in another different lane. But whenever we cross [paths] and get together, I think, ‘Yes, we should do something.’” Subsequently, Quavo revealed that he landed the acting role due to his relationship with the film’s producer, Will Packer. “We’re good friends,” Quavo said. “I’ve been telling him to put me in something.”
Meanwhile, the artist also enjoyed the film’s more irreverent take on religion. “It’s that kind of irreverent, a little bit of edgy movie, but it does have something to say about the fact that you don’t have to be a traditional churchgoer.” he said, Furthermore, Quavo has confirmed that his next project is a solo album called Rocket Power. The album will be a heartfelt tribute to Takeoff, Quavo hasn’t shared details about when the project will drop. However, most fans expect to be an emotional send-up to the late rapper.
Quavo has announced that he will dedicate an entire album titled, Rocket Power to his nephew and former Migos member, Takeoff. It is set to be vulnerable and express his emotions about the late rapper’s passing. Recently, former Migos member Quavo tweeted that he won’t be doing any interviews and will be pouring all his […]
Rich The Kid has posted another reminder of his friendship with slain rapper Takeoff. The two were extremely close friends and had even collaborated together. Last year, they released a song together called “Crypto.” As one-third of Migos, Takeoff had experienced quite a bit of success in the industry before his untimely passing. His death sent shockwaves through the industry. Since the rapper’s death, many have taken the time to remember him. Tragically, details have emerged that show that his death was likely entirely avoidable.
Takeoff was just 28 years old when he was shot and killed in Houston, Texas. He was apparently present for a game of dice with his brother and fellow Migos member, Quavo. During the game, a heated argument broke out. Comedian Shawty Shawty spoke to the rapper’s cousins about the incident and provided more context. “Quavo dominates in a whole lot of things, basketball, all of this,” the comedian clarified “So, they say they had been shooting basketball earlier, and then they got to the bowling alley, and they said there was a dice game. And they say that Quavo noticed that the dice were not right, and that’s where the argument started.”
Rich The Kid has done quite a bit to pay tribute to his fallen friend. Shortly after Takeoff passed away, Rich posted a touching message to the rapper on his social media. “Today I lost more than a brother. My twin, my best friend, everything. I don’t wanna believe it, I can’t,” he said. “The most humble person I know. We used to share shoes [and] clothes before we made it with no problem! I miss you already. You didn’t deserve that! I can’t stop crying. I love you so much bro, forever.”
In January, Rich revealed that he had gotten a tattoo to honor Takeoff. Now, Rich has shared a video of a pendant he had made for the late rapper. The video shows a circular pendant surrounded by diamonds. In the middle is a rotating piece featuring pictures of Takeoff. The video is soundtracked by the pair’s 2022 collaboration. What do you think of Rich The Kid’s new tribute to Takeoff? Let us know in the comments.
Quavo’s ramping up for the release of his next solo album. The former de facto frontman of the Migos has been slowly rolling out his next studio project. Though there isn’t a release date yet, he’s dropped off a string of promising records dedicated to Takeoff, who passed away shortly after they released their joint project. However, Quavo seems to be preparing to take on the world with his next opus as he slowly returns to the fold.
Following Takeoff’s death, Quavo didn’t really pop out for months. He spoke at the funeral but only in early January did he break his silence with the release of “WITHOUT YOU.” The single served as a heartbreaking tribute to his nephew and he later performed the song at the Grammys during the In Memoriam segment. Still, he hasn’t necessarily dealt with the media directly or really popped out for celebrity-laden affairs.
It seems as though Quavo is laser-focused on the release of his follow-up to Quavo Huncho. The Atlanta rapper took to Twitter where he shed light on his mentality going into his next project. With Takeoff on his mind, he suggested that he’s pouring out every single thought and emotion into his next project. “#RocketPower [rocket emoji] All My Emotions In This Album No Interviews,” he wrote, along with the infinity symbol and a lock emoji. Unfortunately, he didn’t share a release date for when we could expect the project.
Things have been particularly active for Quavo in the past few weeks. He unleashed the single, “Greatness,” followed by “Honeybun,” which contains an interpolation of Drake and 21 Savage’s viral “Rich Flex” hook. Over the weekend, he made an appearance in the film Praise This starring Chlöe Bailey while also announcing that he’ll be hosting his annual celebrity football game (Huncho Day) in Atlanta with Gucci Mane, Ochocinco, Ronnie 2K, Taylor Rooks, and many more. Hopefully, he’ll share a title or a new single before Huncho Day on April 29th. Check out his tweet above and sound off with your thoughts on Quavo’s latest singles in the comments.
Takeoff, a member of the Atlanta rap trio Migos, was killed outside a Houston bowling alley at 28 years old. Despite the Migos being one of the most famous rap groups of the last decade, many questions have risen about the group since Takeoff’s passing. One of these is regarding the Migos’ familial relationship. As their rap name is a take on the “three amigos,” many believed that the three members, Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset, were brothers. However, that is not the case. Let’s find out if Takeoff is actually Quavo’s nephew.
Quavo & Takeoff’s Relationship
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Takeoff, Offset and Quavo of Migos attend A Conversation with Migos at The GRAMMY Museum on September 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Takeoff is in fact Quavo’s nephew despite the two being only three years apart. Takeoff’s mother is Quavo’s older sister, and Offset is Takeoff’s cousin. Quavo’s mother, Edna Marshall, raised all three members in Gwinnett County in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. So, despite their actual blood relations, the three see each other as brothers. This led to their name, the Migos, and all three members refer to each other as brothers.
The Migos first started making music together in 2009 under the name “Polo Club.” The trio was inspired by other Southern rap groups such as Outkast and the Hot Boys. Quavo was a star quarterback for his high school football team but dropped out to pursue music. The three officially changed their name to Migos in 2010 and gained regional success in 2012 with their song “Bando.” The song caught the attention of producer Zaytoven and manager Coach K, who helped launch the careers of Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy.
The Migos blew up in 2013 with their almost overnight hit “Versace.” The song caught the attention of Drake, and the Canadian rapper remixed the song with a verse of his own. From there, as is said, the rest is history. Migos have since dropped seven albums, including the Culture trilogy, and the three are now seen as possibly the most influential rap group of this generation.
Quavo’s Response To Takeoff’s Passing
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Quavo (center, seated) performs while an image of him and the late Takeoff is projected on a screen during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Takeoff’s memorial, a large celebration of life, was held on November 11, 2022, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Both Quavo and Offset spoke at the memorial, and Quavo shared his speech on Instagram. In Quavo’s post he wrote, “Dear Take, It’s so hard to tell you Ima miss you because you always with me and we did everything together. Since we were kids you been by my side lookin up at me, them eyes waiting on me to make the next move…then you followed up right behind me. You always made sure I did it first so you can do it right with me. You never competed with me, we were always on same team.” Quavo also shared many childhood pictures of Takeoff and mentioned their dream was to be tag team partners in the WWE.
Quavo also wrote, “Quietest in the room but paid attention to everything going on in the room. Always been like that!!! Nothing ever really bothered Take and he didn’t bother anybody. He the most unbothered person in the world.” In addition to this, Quavo wrote that Takeoff’s dream was always to become a rapper. “He never worried about titles, credit, or what man got the most shine, that wasn’t him. He didn’t care about none of that as along we brought it back home to the family!”
In Quavo’s speech at Takeoff’s memorial, he also gave insight into the two’s relationship and how they saw each other. Quavo wrote, “This whole time I’ve been trying to figure what you really are to me because nephew wasn’t it. We hated that word ‘nephew’ or when they said ‘Unc and Phew’ cuz we always knew we were way closer than that and it made me feel old too. But I knew you weren’t my brother cuz you are my sister’s son, so I couldn’t say brother.” He added, “Now I finally get it….you are OUR angel watching me and watching us this whole time in living form making sure EVERYONE FELT UR LOVE AND HUGS while u here and u made our dreams come true. Whenever u spoke it, it manifested it when u said ‘God gonna do it,’ he did it.”
Quavo ended his tribute to Takeoff with, “I love you with all my heart. I’ll never leave you…I guess God jus ain’t need my help. So can you ask Him for me what I gotta do to be with you again!!! In a place where there’s no pain, no demons, no jealousy, no envy, no greed. Whatever we have to do God to be at that place of paradise send us the tools now cuz we want be with Take. Love you nephew!”
In January, Quavo shared “Without You,” a powerful tribute to Takeoff, his late nephew and fellow Migos member. He took the song to the Grammys for the In Memoriam segment. The lyrics found Quavo in mourning: “Tears rolling down my eyes / Can’t tell you how many times I cried / Days ain’t the same without you,” he sings. Now, he’s back with another song for Takeoff.
“Honey Bun” is more playful than the last one; it unexpectedly references Drake and 21 Savage’s recent hit “Rich Flex”: “Honey bun, can you do somethin’ for me? (Do somethin’) / Can you go automatic just for me?” Quavo sings in the same melody. This time, he’s not asking for sympathy: “I don’t wanna hear no sorry for my loss,” he raps.
Last month, he also unveiled the song “Greatness.” He alluded to the end of Migos, rapping, “Came in, swept the game like a storm with the motherf*ckin’ flow, Take’ did that / So don’t ask ’bout the group, he gone, we gone…it can’t come back.”
The other week, he also went on NBC’s That’s My Jam to perform a humorous cover of Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz’s “Get Low.”
With the tragic death of Takeoff last November came what seems to be the end of the Migos. While we’ll likely never hear the Atlanta trio on a track together again, both Offset and Quavo have been putting in work on their own projects, doing their part to keep their fallen comrade’s name alive. As of late, the 31-year-old has been hinting at another single on the way, and on Tuesday (March 28), he unveiled the track’s cover art.
In a photo uploaded to @qualitycontrolmusic’s Instagram page, a lineup of SUVs spells out the letter “H” in a parking lot. We know that the tribute to Quavo’s nephew is titled “Honey Bun,” and that it drops this coming Friday (March 31), but other details remain sparse at this time. The lyricist’s feed suggests that fans may see an accompanying music video along with the single’s premiere, though we have no confirmation at this time.
That teaser arrived in the form of a black and white photo that sees Quavo staying warm in a fur jacket while smoking a blunt in the chilly outdoors. In the caption of that post, he confirmed that “Honey Bun” is “#ForTake,” who was shot to death in Houston last November following an altercation during a night out. Of course, this won’t be the “Slippery” hitmaker’s only recent arrival. Just a few weeks ago, he shared, “Greatness,” which provided answers to several of his listener’s most burning questions.
“Never forget that the Migos amazin’ / Look at the ice and the knots in my pants, you know that them young n*ggas made it,” he reflects on the early days of his career, spent working with Offset and Takeoff. “Came in, swept the game like a storm with the muthaf*cking flow, n*gga, Take did that / So don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone, young n*gga it can’t come back, damn,” Quavo later adds, making it abundantly clear that the group is done for good. Revisit “Greatness” below, and let us know if you’re excited to hear “Honey Bun” this Friday in the comments.
,” the father of five wrote in the caption, promising to carry on Takeoff’s legacy for the rest of his own life.
