Desiigner Says He’s ‘Done Rapping’ Following The Death Of Takeoff + Other Celebrities React To Shocking News: Hip-Hop Is Being Hunted

Desiigner Says He’s ‘Done Rapping’ Following The Death Of Takeoff + Other Celebrities React To Shocking News: Hip-Hop Is Being Hunted

The music world will forever be different following the passing of Migos member Takeoff.

As you may already know by now, earlier today (Nov. 1) reports broke that Takeoff, born Kirshnik Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas.

Since then, many Hip-Hop staples and other celebrities have come forward to pay their respects and share their disbelief about the shocking news. An emotional Desiigner took to his IG live and shared with fans that due to Takeoff’s death he no longer wants to be a rapper. He said,

“Why, why did we do this?!”

Crying, he continued,

“I swear, this sh*t ain’t nothing! I swear to God this sh*t ain’t nothing. I’m done rapping!” 

Heartbreaking! Fellow rapper #Desiigner, grieves the loss of #Takeoff. ? pic.twitter.com/IUxrQuxlOg

— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) November 1, 2022

Desiigner became a household name in 2015 with his debut single “Panda,” which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. As to be expected, Desiigner isn’t the only person mourning Takeoff. Many others have recently shared how the shocking news has impacted them. Rapper Ja Rule said,

“Rip Takeoff… this sh*t has to STOP… sending love to friends and family”

He added,

“Hip hop is being HUNTED…”

Yung Miami and NBA star Trae Young both shared their disbelief.

Teyana Taylor shared a touching post on IG that read:

“Please tell me this is just a bad dream pleaseeeeeeee I don’t want to believe this lil bro please”

Rapper Ugly God said “this man has been staying out the way, keeping it minimal, and minding his own business,” while speaking on Takeoff’s life and achievements.

“do y’all not realize these n*ggas changed the whole cadence of rap when they came out? rip Takeoff. this man has been staying out the way, keeping it minimal, and minding his own buisiness since the beginning. If that’s not enough to be left alone, then idk.”

Sports journalist, Taylor Rooks, who is from the same Georgia county as Takeoff said,

“Really sad day for music and for Gwinnett. Takeoff is a legend everywhere, but in G-Co he is absolutely loved. The kindest, most humble, most caring man with the best sense of humor. All my thoughts and prayers to those closest to him who are dealing with unimaginable loss. RIP.”

Cordae said,

“Noooooo not Takeoff !!!!!”

He added,

“RIP Takeoff. God Bless his family and give ‘em strength”

BIA also weighed in and tweeted,

“Heart heavy today 
Rest in Paradise Takeoff 
Sending My deepest condolences to Quavo & his loved ones”

Reality star Khloe Kardashian seems to also be mourning the Atlanta native. She tweeted,

“This is so sad. Wow! over what?? May God cover everyone who is in pain. These senseless acts have got to end. So so sad” 

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the loved ones of Takeoff during this difficult time.