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Officials seek information after Migos rapper Takeoff, 28, dies in Houston shooting

In this photo from Sept. 25, 2021, Takeoff, of Migos, performs onstage during Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles.

Migos rapper Takeoff died early Tuesday in a shooting outside a bowling alley in Houston. He was 28.

The "T-Shirt" artist, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was one of the three members comprising the Atlanta-based rap group Migos. Houston police Chief Troy Finner confirmed the rapper's death during a press conference Tuesday.

"I got many calls from Houston and outside of Houston, and every one spoke of what a great young man this is, how peaceful he is, what a great artist "

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