American rapper, Takeoff, shot dead at age 28

American rapper, Takeoff, has been reportedly shot dead.

TMZ reports that Takeoff was shot at a bowling alley in Houston where he and Quavo were playing dice.

Houston Police confirmed the incident in a series of tweets stating that two other people in the premises were also shot and taken to hospital.

Takeoff, who’s real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was the youngest member of Migos. Quavo was his uncle, and Offset his cousin.

Migos’ 2013 hit ‘Versace’ went viral and peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. He started making beats and developing rhythms in the seventh grade, but did not start producing music professionally until 2011.