The funeral of Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball was held on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at the Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
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As expected, the attendance was massive as family members, sympathizers and other celebrities took the opportunity to pay their last respect to Takeoff, who was fatally shot dead on November 1, 2022 in Houston, Texas at age 28.
The memorial service, which was free and open to the public, featured speeches from his bandmates, Quavo and Offset.
Artistes including Chlöe Bailey, Justin Bieber, Yolanda Adams, and Byron Cage graced the occassion with their presence and breathtaking performances in honor of the fallen hero.
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During the ceremony, Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens presented Takeoff’s family with the Phoenix Award, the city’s highest honor.
According to sources, many celebrities including Gucci Mane, Cardi B, City Girls, YG, Lil Yachty, Cee-Lo Green, Teyana Taylor, Rich the Kid, Russell Simmons, Murda Beatz, and Mustard were in attendance to pay their last respect.
In addition to his memorial speech, Quavo posted a statement on Instagram Saturday morning eulogizing his late nephew:
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