For Takeoff’s memorial, Alicia Keys has been added to the roster.
At Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Friday, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform. It’s unknown what she will perform, but TMZ has confirmed that she will honor the late rapper from the group Migos. Alicia tweeted after Takeoff passed away, “This is too much. It happens every day. Takeoff, RIP. wishing you and your loved ones nothing but the best. Too many are departing too soon! ”
This is too much…. It’s like every day
RIP Takeoff.
Sending light to your family and loved ones
We are losing too many too soon!!
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) November 1, 2022
Although Takeoff expressed a wish to cooperate with Alicia just before his passing, Alicia hasn’t worked with Migos. Takeoff and Quavo claimed during a “Drink Champs” interview that they created a song called “Alicia Keys” for their collaborative album Only Built for Infinity Links but decided against using it because they were still waiting for Alicia to appear on it.
We had to remove it because “Alicia Keys” wouldn’t exist without Alicia. Quavo added, “But we still have that album in the vault. We must get Alicia on there.
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) November 3, 2022
It looks like Takeoff’s burial will be attended by a lot of celebrities. Justin Bieber, who was originally announced as a performer, is joined by Alicia.
Residents of Georgia were eligible for free tickets, but they have already been exhausted. On Friday, doors will open at 11 a.m., and the service will begin at noon. The location does not permit photography or videography, and all equipment will be inspected upon entry.
UPDATE: Tickets for the Celebration of Life for Takeoff scheduled for Nov. 11th are NO longer available. The event has reached capacity; fans who do not have tickets are strongly encouraged to not come downtown. No gifts or items will be permitted to be left at or near the venue. pic.twitter.com/cf1Mrpf4cP
— State Farm Arena (@StateFarmArena) November 9, 2022
On November 1, a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley resulted in the death of Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Kari Ball. Police have opened an investigation into his death, but no suspect has been identified.
