Takeoff's fellow Migos members are honoring the late rapper on his first birthday since his death. On June 18, Takeoff's uncle Quavo posted a video from a shopping trip he shared with his nephew on Instagram [1]. He also posted multiple birthday messages and photos of Takeoff on his Instagram Story. Meanwhile, the third member of the group, Offset, shared a carousel of photos featuring his late friend on his own grid [2].
Quavo's video features him discussing whether or not to purchase a denim jacket with his nephew [3]. He captioned his post, "Happy Birthday @yrntakeoff can't wait for days like this again!!! BEST believe we goin up all week the Rocket way GEEKD." He also shared a number of throwback photos in his Instagram Stories featuring captions like "Happy Birthday Take, Love You Phew Til Infinity," and "It's Yo F*cking Birthdayyyyyyy."
As for Offset, the rapper, who was long thought to be Takeoff and Quavo's cousin [4], shared a selection of photos of his late friend from throughout the years. "Happy birthday rocket man," he wrote. "The greatest to touch a mic!! best spirit ever!! purest man I know your heart was golden bring me peace bra we celebrate your life because you still right here I love you gang."
Takeoff was shot and killed [5] on November 1, 2022, at a Houston bowling alley. He was 28 at the time of his death. June 18 would have marked his 29th birthday.
In a May interview with Variety [6], Offset revealed how difficult it still is for him to discuss the loss of his friend. "It's hard for me to talk about sh*t right now," he said. "I've never talked about this stuff. Seriously. Talking about Take is hard, man. Talking about all this sh*t is hard. That's why I don't, to be honest. That sh*t hurts. Like, it's gonna put me in a mood, and I don't want to get in that mood. Some things I don't never tell nobody. He's not here. That sh*t feels fake, bro. I get through my day thinking it's fake. And I don't say nothing to nobody about it."