Justin Bieber, Chloe Bailey and Yolanda Adams performed, while Drake delivered an emotional eulogy recalling touring with Migos, and comparing himself and the band to the famed 1940s performers the Rat Pack.
A star-studded line-up came together to mourn slain rapper Takeoff at a celebration of life service in his home town of Atlanta, Georgia on Friday. Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed earlier this month outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas.
Takeoff was a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, with his uncle Quavo and cousin, Offset. Thousands attended the service, which was held in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. The Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, also presented the late rapper with a civilian award. Offset said in a speech that his cousin had “changed the culture of music forever.”
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