Takeoff

About

Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was born on June 18, 1994, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. He is an American rapper best known as one of the three members of the popular hip-hop group, Migos, along with Quavo and Offset. Takeoff started his music career in 2009, and the group gained prominence in 2013 following the release of the single "Versace". The group Migos is known for their unique trap music and frequent use of ad-libs, and they've won several major awards. Despite being known for their collective work, Takeoff has also pursued his solo career, releasing his debut album 'The Last Rocket' in 2018.

Associated With

Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, is best known as a member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, which also includes his relatives Quavo and Offset. In terms of collaborations, he has worked with revered names in the music industry such as Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Justin Bieber on various music projects. As part of Migos, he featured in Donald Glover's TV show "Atlanta," marking his most significant association within the acting industry so far. Regarding his personal life, much remains private compared to his bandmates, and there have been no public confirmations about his dating history. Unlike Quavo and Offset, Takeoff tends to keep a low profile, focusing heavily on his music career.

Career Highlights

• 2013: Takeoff, together with his cousins Offset and Quavo, formed the trap music trio "Migos". Their first full-length project, a mixtape titled "Juug Season," was released.
• 2014: Their third mixtape "Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas)" brought them to international fame. This was largely due to the single "Versace," which came out earlier that year.
• 2015: Migos released their first studio album, "Yung Rich Nation". Although the album didn't meet significant commercial success, it set the rapper's reputation for their next step.
• 2016: Though Migos didn't release an album this year, Takeoff featured prominently in their singles "Bad and Boujee" and "T-Shirt," both of which climbed onto the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• 2017: "Bad and Boujee," featuring Lil Uzi Vert, peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Takeoff's career highlight so far. This year, Migos released their second studio album "Culture," which peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
• 2018: Migos followed up with "Culture II," another number one hit on the US Billboard 200. Takeoff also released his debut solo album, "The Last Rocket."
• 2019: "Culture II" secures the trio a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album at 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
• 2020: Takeoff and Migos released "Taco Tuesday," "Racks 2 Skinny," and "Need It," which were part of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Culture III."
• 2021: Release of "Culture III" which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200. This year, Migos were nominated for Best Group at BET Awards and Best Hip Hop at MTV Video Music Awards.

Notable Awards

• Takeoff is an American rapper, best known as a member of the hip hop and trap music trio, Migos. As of the time of writing, he, along with the Migos, has won several awards, including:
• BET Awards: Best Group (2018, 2019) for Migos.
• BET Hip Hop Awards: Best Collabo, Duo, or Group (2017) for Bad and Boujee and Best Duo/Group (2017, 2018) for Migos.
• Billboard Music Awards: Top Rap Song (2018) for Bad and Boujee and Top Duo/Group (2022) for Migos.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Takeoff Song/Album?

The most popular song involving Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, is arguably "Bad and Boujee.” The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has been certified 4x Platinum. It's a part of the group's album "Culture," which reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. However, speaking of Takeoff's solo work, his debut solo album "The Last Rocket" released in 2018 is the most well-known. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and features popular tracks like "Casper" and "Last Memory.”

How Did Takeoff Get Famous?

Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, gained fame as a part of the hip-hop trio Migos, alongside Quavo (his uncle) and Offset (his cousin). The Atlanta-based group began gaining attention in 2013 with their single "Versace." However, their real rise to fame came in 2017 with the success of their single "Bad and Boujee," which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. This track was from their second studio album, "Culture," which also hit number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. Their unique style and flow led to several collaborations with various artists, further cementing Takeoff's fame in the process.