Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball on June 18, 1994, was an American rapper and the youngest member of the influential hip hop group Migos, alongside Quavo and Offset. Known for their energetic style and catchy hits, Migos achieved major success with songs like MotorSport, Stir Fry, Walk It Talk It, and the chart-topping Bad and Boujee. Takeoff received two Grammy nominations with the group and helped shape the sound of modern rap. His life was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in Houston on November 1, 2022.