Takeoff Killed in Houston, Twitter Immediately Reacts — Rapper Desiigner Says He’s Quitting Rap

We reported earlier about the death of Migos member, Takeoff who reportedly died earlier this morning in Houston, allegedly at a dice game.

According to TMZ, the shooting and death took place at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston at approximately 2:40 a.m. Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball

, was there with his uncle, Quavo, nee Quavious Keyate Marshall. They were in Houston celebrating the birthday of Jas Prince.

According to Houston Police Department Lt. Salazar, 40 to 50 people were at the venue which is located at 1201 San Jacinto, around 2:40 a.m. when the shooting took place. Two additional victims were located at nearby hospitals, HPD stated.

TMZ obtained footage from the scene that showed a crowd gathering around the fallen rapper immediately after the shooting took place. Takeoff was

seen motionless on the ground with a shaken Quavo reacting to his family member being in that state. They tried to move the body but stopped and placed him back on the ground as other people started to call for help.

Word of his death spread quickly over social media as conversations were happening on Clubhouse and Twitter users started sending out messages in disbelief.

Shaken and distraught, rapper Desiigner said he’s quitting rap.