Migos star Offset unveils huge tattoo tribute to his late cousin Takeoff
Migos star Offset has had a huge new inking on his back in tribute to his late cousin Takeoff, who died nearly six months ago at the age of 28.
Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, 31, revealed his new tattoo to fans by sharing a post with his 24.1 million Instagram followers with the simple capiton: “Love you 4L & after,” along with the emojis of the dove of peace, a white heart and a rocket.
Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, in November 2022 after he was caught in a shooting in Houston, Texas. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His uncle and bandmate Quavo had been playing a dice game with the rapper when a fight broke out.
Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, posted two images showing his back inked with the face of his cousin in a hoodie and wearing chain necklaces as he is surrounded by the galaxy and planets.
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Migos star Offset showed off a huge tattoo in tribute to late cousin Takeoff (Instagram/ @offsetyrn)
His cousin can be seen in a hoodie and wearing chain necklaces as he is surrounded by the galaxy and planets. (Instagram/ @offsetyrn)There is also a halo-style half-circle around Takeoff’s head in the picture which has been used in art associated with Jesus Christ.
Fans of the rapper were quick to leave messages of support for the dad-of-two.
One person wrote: “Omg this made me cry my brother, this is the definition of loving with your entire heart ! Wow!”
“Such a beautiful honor and way to feel close .. sending you power & strength now,” added someone else.
Migos Offset and Takeoff (Migos Offset and Takeoff)Another follower penned: “Omg that’s so beautiful and it look just like him.”
“This is the best love one can get,” wrote a fourth person.
Offset and Takeoff’s fellow band member Quavo, real name Quavious Keyate Marshall, shared a heartfelt and nostalgic track called Without You in January.
Migos, whose youngest member was Takeoff, rose to fame with the 2013 hit Versace before reaching greater heights in popularity through a Drake remix.
They were also known for the track Bad And Boujee, for which they were nominated for a Grammy.
Offset, Takeoff and Quavo of Migos attend the 2019 BET Awards (FilmMagic)Offset’s Bodak Yellow hitmaker wife Cardi B admitted she and her husband had been trying to live their lives "normally", but have been struggling with their grief.
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"We're living our life normally, but deep down inside our hearts have been so heavy.
"No lie, I have been feeling so hopeless trying to make my husband happy, trying to make him crack a smile," she said during an interview with The Neighborhood Talk.
She added that it has been difficult "seeing him randomly cry, seeing him trying to distract his mind".
Offset, Takeoff and Quavo of Migos were nominated for a Grammy for their track Bad And Boujee (Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Offset previously spoke out about the death of his cousin and said the pain has been "unbearable".
Taking to Instagram, he said: "The pain you have left me with is unbearable. My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can't find the words.
"I've been going to sleep and waking up hoping that all of this is a dream, but it's reality, and reality feels like a nightmare," he added. "Every time you would see me, you didn't give me a dap you gave me a hug. I wish I could hug you one last time."
Offset added that he also wanted to be able to laugh and perform with his cousin "one last time".
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