Takeoff of veteran hip-hop group Migos was earlier today shot dead at a dice game in Houston, Texas.
The 28-year-old was fatally shot dead at a private event that was taking place at a bowling alley.
The rapper whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Bali was playing dice with his bandmate and uncle Quavo when the incident happen.
Two other people were also injured and taken to hospitals in private vehicles, according to officers.
Security guards who were in the area heard the shooting but did not see who did it, police lieutenant Ronnie Willkens said.
An AP reporter at the scene observed a body loaded into a medical examiner’s van around 10am, more than seven hours after the shooting.
Fans and friends were quick to pay tribute on Twitter terming him as a legend who has gone too soon.
Takeoff was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 1994, and began performing with his uncle – Quavo – and cousin – Offset in 2008.
Rest in peace Takeoff.