Unforgettable Tribute: Quavo and Offset Pay Heartfelt Homage to Beloved Migos Member Takeoff at 2023 BET Awards

Quavo and Offset honored their deceased bandmate, Takeoff, by delivering an unexpected performance at the 2023 BET Awards. Previously, these rappers, who initially formed the hip-hop trio Migos alongside Takeoff in 2008 and parted ways in 2022, took the stage at the awards ceremony on Sunday, June 25. They performed the group's popular track, "Bad and Boujee," marking seven months since Takeoff tragically lost his life in a Texas shooting incident.

In addition to a rocket graphic symbolizing the transformation into the late music star, the duo concluded the tribute by intertwining their arms to create the letter "T" as a tribute to Takeoff. This heartfelt performance garnered a standing ovation from the audience.

Following their appearance at the BET Awards, Quavo, aged 32, and Offset, aged 31, took to Instagram to share exclusive photos and videos from behind the scenes. Both artists captioned their posts with the words, "Doing this for the family because it transcends personal significance."

Quavo and Offset perform during the 23rd annual BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock

Sunday's show took place four months following a reported physical altercation between the former bandmates at the 2023 Grammy Awards. TMZ stated that a heated exchange erupted backstage when Quavo allegedly prevented Offset from participating in the ceremony's In Memoriam segment. This segment featured Quavo's performance of "Without You," a song he had composed for Takeoff.

Offset, Takeoff, and Quavo made an appearance at the 2019 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 23, 2019. In response to the rumors, Offset took to Twitter on February 6 and vehemently denied any claims by stating, "I cannot fathom the absurdity of engaging in a fight with my own brother. You individuals are truly insane."

Takeoff, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, tragically passed away at the young age of 28 in November 2022 as a result of a terrible shooting incident that occurred at a bowling alley in Texas. Reports from TMZ revealed that the Houston Police Department swiftly responded to the scene, where they discovered that three individuals had been shot during a private party that Quavo also attended. The Harris County Medical Examiner's office, according to documents acquired by We, officially declared Takeoff's death as a homicide.

Offset pays tribute to the late rapper by updating his Instagram profile picture to one featuring Takeoff. Cardi B, Offset's wife, shares a Twitter clip of Takeoff discussing the significance of family in an interview.

Quavo spoke to Complex Music in a 2022 video, revealing that his friends gifted him a ring. The ring contains a photo of himself and his mother, and he expressed that he will never remove it.

Furthermore, on Instagram, Quavo paid tribute to his nephew by sharing a collection of endearing childhood pictures, as well as recent snapshots. In the caption, he included several emojis, such as a rocket, broken heart, dove, and infinity symbol.

Takeoff was laid to rest during a November 2022 funeral service in Atlanta. Justin Bieber, Chloe Bailey and Drake were among the memorial’s celebrity attendees.

Quavo and Offset delivered a performance at the 23rd annual BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 25, 2023. Quavo later took to Instagram to share the heartfelt eulogy he read at the service. In the now-deleted post, the "Intentions" rapper wrote, "It's incredibly difficult to express how much I'll miss you because you're always with me and we did everything together. He never prioritized titles, recognition, or who received the most attention, that wasn't his concern. As long as we brought it back home to the family, nothing else mattered to him!"

He continued, "Although he was incredibly quiet, he paid close attention to everything happening in the room. This has always been his nature. Take was never bothered by anything, and he never bothered anyone. He was the epitome of tranquility, never getting angry or raising his voice. However, when he did speak up, his words held immense power, and everyone would listen because Take's words were final, and he was resolute in his decisions."

The Migos member concluded his post by expressing that his bond with Takeoff surpassed that of an uncle and nephew. He clarified, "I couldn't call you my brother since you are my sister's son, but now I finally understand. You are our guardian angel."