Drake; Takeoff.Photo:Prince Williams/Wireimage; Scott Dudelson/Getty
Prince Williams/Wireimage; Scott Dudelson/Getty
Nearly a year afterTakeoff’s unexpected and tragic death,Drakeis remembering the Migos rapper’s legacy.
During his It’s All a Blur Tour shows at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, the “Take Care” performer took a moment to pay tribute to the late Takeoff, who was shot and killedoutside of a Houston bowling alleyat age 28 on Nov. 1, 2022.
“One of the first things I ever did in Atlanta was I hopped on the remix to this song called ‘Versace,’ right?” said Drake, 36, on stage,according to fan-filmed footage. In 2013, the Toronto rapper joined Migos for a new version of the group’s debut single “Versace,” helping the track debut on theBillboardHot 100 — marking a first in the trio’s career.
Offset, Takeoff and Quavo of Migos in New York City in May 2018.Taylor Jewell/Getty
Taylor Jewell/Getty
“I just wanted to say while I’m in here, rest in peace to our brother Takeoff,” Drake added during the show. “That’s one of my first brothers in Atlanta.”
Drake performs in Atlanta in December 2022.Prince Williams/Wireimage
Prince Williams/Wireimage
“I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch,” wrote Drake alongside the image on Instagram at the time. “That’s what I’ll focus on for now 😔 rest easy space man.”
Earlier this year, Takeoff’s fellow Migos membersQuavo and Offset reunited on stage for the first time since 2022for a performance of the hit “Bad and Boujee” in tribute to the late rapper at the 2023 BET Awards.
Both performers each posted to their Instagrams following the ceremony, with Quavo writing, “For the Rocket ❤️🩹🚀 #RocketPower🚀” while Offset said, “Do this s— for the fam cuz this s— bigger than me #LL🚀.”
source: people.com
