Rapper Takeoff Shot and Killed in Houston

Rapper Takeoff was shot dead in Houston, Texas, according to his representative. Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnik Khari Ball, rose to fame with the rap group Migos. Takeoff was reportedly playing a game of dice during a private party at a billiards and bowling alley when an altercation started and someone started shooting. Takeoff was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been announced and an investigation is ongoing. Takeoff was 28 years old.