Without You

Quavo’s Emotional Tribute Song To Takeoff Has Fans On The Verge Of Tears

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Following a two-month hiatus in the wake of Takeoff’s death, Quavo came through with a tribute song on Wednesday night dedicated to his nephew. Qua’s latest single goes into detail about his relationship with Takeoff, deeper than what the world saw. He reflects on their time growing up together in the Nawfside, the times they shared on stage, and vowing to keep his name alive as long as he can.

“I wish I had a time machine/ So you can take a ride with me,” he sings on “WITHOUT YOU.” “Wrap my arms around and hold you tight, Phew/ So you can never say goodbye to me.”

Quavo released the single on Soundcloud and dropped a lyric video on YouTube, announcing it on Twitter once it went live. The visuals largely show the Migos rapper sitting and smoking in the studio while the lyrics appear on the screen.

The Murda Beatz-produced offering marks Quavo’s first release since Take’s passing on November 1st. For most fans, it was a surprising listen since it was the first time hearing Quavo open up about Takeoff’s death in song. Quavo shared his thoughts to fans in his Instagram tribute following the funeral.

Fans praised Quavo’s vulnerability, particularly, which had many on the verge of tears. Following its release, the comment section was filled with Quavo’s peers and celebrity friends, who commended him for his tribute. LeBron James, Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign, and Druski slid into the comment sections to show support for Quavo in the light of the song’s release. “Hold ya head champ,” LeBron commented.

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Via Instagram

On Twitter, fans revealed that they were left emotional once they heard the song. “That Quavo song got my ass crying rn,” one fan wrote.

Another wrote, “Man that new song @QuavoStuntin just dropped “Without you” dedicated to ‘Takeoff’ had me in tears with goosebumps damn you can hear the pain in his voice. I’m sorry ‘Quavo’ Rip TakeOff.”

It appears as though Quavo is preparing to return tho the limelight following Takeoff’s death. Just days before he released the single, he joined Diddy in St. Barth’s for his NYE bash. Drake, Meek Mill, Lil Baby and others were also at the party.

Check out a few reactions to Quavo’s new song below.

Quavo Grieves Takeoff In His Powerful, Vulnerable New Song ‘Without You’

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The tragic death of Takeoff in November of last year shook the hip-hop world. Many rappers shared tributes to the late Migos member on social media, including Offset, Cardi B, Metro Boomin, and many more. Some even released songs in his honor, like Gucci Mane with “Letter To Takeoff.”

Quavo, who was not only his fellow Migos member but his uncle, started his written tribute to Takeoff with, “It’s so hard to tell you Ima miss you because you always with me and we did everything together.” Posted in November, the whole message was emotional, raw and powerful.

Late Wednesday night, January 4, Quavo shared a song for Takeoff called “Without You.” It’s immediately vulnerable: “Tears rolling down my eyes / Can’t tell you how many times I cried / Days ain’t the same without you,” he sings. The track serves as a space for Quavo to grieve; he recollects old memories with Takeoff against a melancholy beat. There’s hope as well, as he sings, “See you in heaven.”

Quavo was attending a private event with Takeoff when he was fatally shot outside 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston on November 1. Houston Police arrested his suspected killer, Patrick Xavier Clark, one month later. Clark is being held on bond, though he has made repeated attempts to reduce his bond.

Takeoff’s funeral felt more like a celebration of life, taking place at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and featuring performances from Justin Bieber, Chloe Bailey, Yolanda Adams, and Byron Cage. Drake, Cardi B, Gucci Mane, City Girls, YG, Russell Simmons, and Lil Yachty were also in attendance.

Listen to “Without You” above.

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