On the day of TakeOff’s funeral, Cardi B posted a heartfelt homage to the late Migos rapper, calling the loss “a nightmare” and the agony “incomparable.”
After being shot and killed on November 1 at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, TakeOff (actual name Kirsnick Khari Ballfriends )’s and family met at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Friday (November 11) to say their final goodbyes.
Cardi B and her husband Offset, who along with TakeOff and Quavo rose to stardom as part of Migos, were present at the memorial service. The “Bodak Yellow” singer paid tribute to TakeOff on Instagram after the service.
“Takeoff your untimely passing has brought a great deal of pain and sorrow to so many lives,” Cardi began her post. “The impact you had in this world was so considerable and we have struggled to grasp this tragedy. I am heartbroken but I am grateful for all the precious memories we got to share while you were here with us.
“This has truly been a nightmare and the pain is incomparable. The emptiness your brothers are feeling is unbearable and I pray that you give Offset, Quavo, and your friends and family the strength to keep going as they are trying to cope with this loss.”
She added: “I believe that angels send signs and beautiful dreams to loved ones to assure them that they’re watching them and they’re okay and happy…send your mom some of those [praying emoji].”