At the Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday night, DJ Khaled paid tribute to the late Migos rapper after performances by Quavo, Offset, and Drake.
“My brother will be honored by us. As images of Takeoff played on the massive outside screens, Khaled uttered, “I’m sending my love to the Migos, QC.” My brother Takeoff, may you rest in peace.
He mused on their friendship and invited the crowd to light up the sky with their smartphones. “Takeoff, you are loved, brother. You loved me so much, I must say. One of the kindest individuals I have ever encountered,” continued Khaled. “Every time I spoke with you, you proclaimed your love for me. I hit back at you and declared my love.
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He continued by remembering their most recent exchange. “My final text with Takeoff is one I’ll never forget. Takeoff will live forever. I’m very happy to call you my brother, he murmured to Khaled. I’m coming to inform you, nevertheless… Takeoff, I’m overjoyed that you refer to me as your brother.
Before revealing that Migos was meant to join him on stage at the festival, the We the Best mogul had the crowd singing along as he played singles by the rappers like “Fight Night” and “Versace.”
According to Billboard, Khaled stated, “It was going to be my surprise guest.” They remain in place. Takeoff, make some noise for my brother. Takeoff has already begun. I adore you. We value your help.
Police detained a 33-year-old man on Friday in relation to Takeoff’s murder. In connection with the fatal shooting on November 1 outside a Houston bowling alley, Patrick Xavier Clark was charged with murder.
During his Soundstorm concert, Khaled not only paid tribute to Takeoff, but also welcomed our unexpected guests Future, Rick Ross, T.I., Fat Joe, and Busta Rhymes.
I still can't believe I was literally part of the crowd cheering Dj Khaled ,Rick Ross and the likes performingLIVE , yeah no in 2022 life took a sharp curve to the highway
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— Claire Underwood (@ThutontleJ) December 3, 2022
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