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Offset Tweets “In A Dark Place” Amid Tragic Death Of Fellow Migos Rapper Takeoff
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty Unless you have had a family member or close loved one fall victim to gun violence, you can’t truly understand the degree of anguish and devastation those left to mourn are feeling. It’s a long, painful journey, and one Migos rapper Offset is still traveling ever since his cousin and fellow Migos member Takeoff was killed in Houston—a senseless crime for which a suspect was recently arrested. On Thursday, Offset tweeted four ominous words: “In a dark place.” Offset didn’t elaborate or give any definitive indication that the post was related to Takeoff’s tragic killing, but it’s hard to imagine anything else prompted the tweet. At any rate, his fans responded with an outpouring of support. Some fans offered the “Walk It Talk ...
Lawyer Claims Takeoff Shooting Suspect’s Trip To Mexico Was “Pre-planned”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A lawyer for the man accused of the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff claims that he wasn’t trying to evade authorities at his latest court hearing. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark appeared in court for his second hearing in Houston, Texas on Monday morning (Dec. 5), after being brought into custody for allegedly shooting and killing the “Stir Fry” rapper outside of a bowling alley in the downtown area a month ago. At that hearing, Clark’s $2 million bond was discussed with his attorneys filing a motion for it to be reduced. A sticking point was a revelation by the Houston police that claimed Clark had obtained an expedited passport and had tickets to Mexico in his possession before being arrested. “That was something that wa...
Lawyer Claims Takeoff Shooting Suspect’s Trip To Mexico Was “Pre-planned”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A lawyer for the man accused of the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff claims that he wasn’t trying to evade authorities at his latest court hearing. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark appeared in court for his second hearing in Houston, Texas on Monday morning (Dec. 5), after being brought into custody for allegedly shooting and killing the “Stir Fry” rapper outside of a bowling alley in the downtown area a month ago. At that hearing, Clark’s $2 million bond was discussed with his attorneys filing a motion for it to be reduced. A sticking point was a revelation by the Houston police that claimed Clark had obtained an expedited passport and had tickets to Mexico in his possession before being arrested. “That was something that wa...
Patrick Xavier Clark, Alleged Shooter In Takeoff’s Death, Identified By Fingerprints
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derek White / Getty A suspect in the shooting death of the Migos rapper Takeoff was apparently fingered by authorities from prints left on an object at the scene. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark was apprehended by police officers in Houston, Texas on Friday, Dec. 2. The 33-year-old appeared in court that night with officers for a hearing. Documents from the hearing revealed that Clark was spotted on camera footage of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 1 outside of the 810 Billiard & Bowling Alley in the downtown area. “The defendant was captured on video shooting in the direction of the complainant with a gun in one hand, wine bottle in another hand. Video also shows the defendant leave the bottle at the scene,” a detective said. “Prints fr...
Patrick Xavier Clark, Alleged Shooter In Takeoff’s Death, Identified By Fingerprints
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derek White / Getty A suspect in the shooting death of the Migos rapper Takeoff was apparently fingered by authorities from prints left on an object at the scene. According to reports, Patrick Xavier Clark was apprehended by police officers in Houston, Texas on Friday, Dec. 2. The 33-year-old appeared in court that night with officers for a hearing. Documents from the hearing revealed that Clark was spotted on camera footage of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 1 outside of the 810 Billiard & Bowling Alley in the downtown area. “The defendant was captured on video shooting in the direction of the complainant with a gun in one hand, wine bottle in another hand. Video also shows the defendant leave the bottle at the scene,” a detective said. “Prints fr...
Takeoff’s Brother YRN Lingo Takes To Instagram To Pay Homage To His Older Sibling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty The tragic passing of Takeoff is still reverberating around the Hip-Hop culture and while his peers, friends and family members have expressed their condolences and sorrow, his little brother has now opened up about his passing on social media. This past Monday (Nov. 28), YRN Lingo addressed the killing of his brother in a heartfelt post on Instagram and with a caption that read “It’s never going to be the same again But your name will live on ♾️LongLiveTake🚀,” Lingo expressed the kind of pain one would expect from a grieving sibling. After reminiscing about how good of a person Takeoff was, YRN went on to write, “I hate that I have to move on with my life without you physically here, I wish I could just stop...
Offset Takes To IG To Once Again Pay Homage To Takeoff
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty Though Offset wasn’t a part of the Migos for a while before the untimely passing of Takeoff, that doesn’t mean the tragic death isn’t hitting him as hard as anyone else in the family. A week after posting a heartfelt tribute to Takeoff, Offset once again took to Instagram to pay tribute to his Migos brethren by posting a pic of Takeoff with a caption that simply read “Missing everything bout you specially that smile.” It’s been three weeks since Takeoff was fatally killed in a shootout that took place on Halloween night at a bowling alley in Houston. Though there were many witnesses, police have yet to arrest any suspects even though DJ Akademiks seemingly broke the case wide open in a livestream following the tragic events. Since...
Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead at 28: Report
Chart-topping rapper Takeoff, of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed overnight at a Houston bowling alley, The Associated Press reports. He was 28. A representative of the group confirmed the artist’s death. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling shortly after 2:30am before finding one man with a “gunshot wound to the head or neck,” according to local reports. Investigators said they discovered multiple shell casings on the third level outside the bowling and pool hall. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. Security guards who were in the area “heard the shooting but did not see who did it,” per the AP. No arrests have been announced at the time of writin...
Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead In Houston During A Dice Game, Hip-Hop Mourns
Written By Alvin aqua Blanco , Director of Content Posted 7 mins ago @aqua174 Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men’s Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented...
Offset Surprises Cardi B With Richard Mille Watch for Her Birthday
Rapper Offset did not disappoint when it came to his wife Cardi B’s birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 11). The “Tomorrow 2” rapper, who turned 30, was gifted larger-than-life bouquets made up of red roses all over her house, in addition massive candles. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Thank you, baby daddy” Cardi said in the Story posted to her Instagram on Wednesday (Oct. 12). Offset didn’t stop there, though. A video released on Twitter shows him gifting Cardi not just any watch, but a rare Richard Mille watch. The expensive gift comes on the heels of their baby Kulture receiving a 500k Richard Mille watch just months ago, in July. Cardi celebrated her birthday with a burlesque-themed function hosted at Poppy Nightclub in Los Angeles. The rapper sha...
Takeoff & Quavo Release ‘Only Built for Infinity Links’ Album: Stream It Now
Quavo and Takeoff’s collaborative album Only Built for Infinity Links, has arrived. The project, released via Quality Control Music/Motown Records, came after four singles — “Hotel Lobby,” “Big Stunna” with Birdman, “Us Vs. Them” with Gucci Mane and, most recently, “Nothing Changed.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Outside of its singles, the 18-track offering also features Summer Walker, Young Thug, Gunna, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Mustard. The title is inspired by Raekwon’s solo 1995 debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, and even received the official stamp of approval from the Wu-Tang legend, Takeoff told Complex. The uncle-nephew duo — also billed as Unc and Phew — worked on the project for two years and modeled elements of the cover art on...
Cardi B Speaks Out In Support of Offset Amid QC Drama
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Cardi B is speaking out in favor of her husband, Offset, after news broke that he was suing QCM and Pierre Thomas over the release of his solo project. After months of speculating whether Migos were officially finished or if the group was trolling; fans finally received the reason why Offset has been noticeably absent on all recent Migos appearances when TMZ dropped the news that Set was suing his label and CEO, accusing Quality Control Records of ignoring a deal they made back in January 2021. Related Stories According to the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday(Aug 23), Offset claims he negotiated his solo deal, in addition to reportedly ensuring that QC was “paid handsomely” for his artist rights. Still, now that he’s dropped a new s...
