Atlanta's State Farm Arena was transformed into a church as family and fans gathered to celebrate the earthly departure of Takeoff from Migos.
The three-hour sendoff was a superstar affair, featuring performances from Justin Bieber, Chloe Bailey and Yolanda Adams, as well as a poem by Drake, and words of remembrance from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the founders of Migos’ label, Quality Control Music. Cousin Offset, who along with Takeoff’s uncle, Quavo, formed the platinum hit factory known as Migos, struggled to compose himself remembering his bandmate, who he grew up with and considered a brother.
“He hugged so tight, you could feel the love transferring through him,” his mother said. Fans lined up hours before event State Farm was a fitting venue for Takeoff’s farewell. The rapper was often courtside – usually with Quavo and Offset – for Atlanta Hawks games, iced out and dripping. For years, his music has bellowed through the PA system during timeouts and replay reviews. Though doors did not open until noon, fans began lining up outside the arena at around 8:30 a.m.
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