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music1 year ago

Music Stars Celebrate at Variety's Hitmakers Brunch

Variety's Hitmakers Brunch celebrated the top music influencers of 2024, with Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and Quavo among the honorees. Charli XCX was named Hitmaker of the Year, while Antonoff received Producer of the Decade. Quavo was recognized for his humanitarian efforts against gun violence. The event highlighted the achievements of artists and industry insiders, with Republic Records winning Label of the Year and Warner Music executives being honored for their leadership.

music2 years ago

Quavo's Solo Journey: Healing from Takeoff's Loss

Quavo, member of the rap group Migos, has released his first solo album, "Rocket Power," since the shooting death of his group mate, nephew, and best friend, Takeoff, almost a year ago. Quavo opens up about his struggle to process the loss and prevent further gun violence. The album reflects his grief and purpose, and while it debuted at No. 18 on the Billboard 200, it fell short of his previous releases. Quavo is now ready to move forward with his career, focusing on his tour concept Club Rocket and returning to his early career's quick turn record-and-release music-making. He also aims to raise awareness about gun violence through his Rocket Foundation.

entertainment2 years ago

Quavo Takes Action Against Gun Violence, Meets with VP Kamala Harris at White House

Quavo, the Grammy-nominated rapper and member of Migos, visited Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about gun violence prevention. Quavo lost his nephew and fellow band member, Takeoff, to gun violence in November 2022. He met with lawmakers and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss ways to combat gun violence in America. Quavo and his family launched the Rocket Foundation to prevent similar tragedies in Black and brown communities.

music2 years ago

"Quavo's 'Rocket Power' Album: A Hip-Hop Sensation with Takeoff Verses"

Quavo's album "Rocket Power" serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff. The album features posthumous appearances by Takeoff and showcases Quavo's range as an artist, with a mix of emotional and upbeat tracks. Quavo pays homage to Takeoff through his lyrics and production choices, while also having fun with his flows. The album highlights Quavo's growth as a musician and his dedication to continuing the musical legacy he started with Takeoff.

music2 years ago

Cardi B and Migos Reunite for Emotional Takeoff Tribute at 2023 BET Awards.

Offset and Quavo reunited on stage for the first time since the passing of their fellow Migos group member Takeoff at the BET Awards 2023, delivering an incredible performance of their 2016 hit “Bad and Boujee.” Cardi B expressed her pride in the duo on Twitter. The performance was a highlight of the event, and fans were thrilled to see the two artists together again after their previous tensions.

entertainment2 years ago

Migos' Quavo and Offset unite for surprise Takeoff tribute at BET Awards.

Cardi B was ecstatic as Offset and Quavo reunited for a tribute to Takeoff at the 2023 BET Awards, marking their first performance since Takeoff's untimely death. The Migos honored Take with a special performance of "Hotel Lobby" and "Bad and Boujee," and Cardi B recorded her genuine reaction to the unexpected development. The reunion came after the pair squashed their beef to celebrate Take's birthday, and they were seen wearing clothing commemorating "the Last Rocket."

music2 years ago

Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for Takeoff tribute at BET Awards.

Offset and Quavo of Migos reunited at the BET Awards for a surprise tribute to their late bandmate Takeoff, performing the group's hit "Bad and Boujee". It was their first performance together since Takeoff was shot dead last November. Beyoncé and SZA were joint winners of the award for best album and picked up two more prizes each. The BET Awards paid tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and awarded rapper Busta Rhymes a lifetime achievement award for the third year in a row.

entertainment2 years ago

Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for powerful Takeoff tribute at BET Awards.

Quavo and Offset reunited for their first public performance in years to pay tribute to their former Migos bandmate, Takeoff, at the BET Awards. The duo performed "Hotel Lobby" and "Bad and Boujee" while an image of Takeoff was shown on the screen behind them. The reunion was significant as the two had reportedly been estranged since Migos broke up two years ago.

music2 years ago

Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for emotional Takeoff tribute at BET Awards.

Quavo and Offset reunited for a Migos performance at the BET Awards as a tribute to their late bandmate Takeoff, who died in November. The duo performed "Hotel Lobby" and "Bad and Boujee" while an enlarged image of Takeoff was displayed on the screen behind them. This was the first time the two performed together since Takeoff's death. Fans expressed their joy on social media, and Quavo and Offset shared the performance on their accounts.

music2 years ago

Migos Members Reunite to Honor Late Bandmate on Birthday

Quavo and Offset put their alleged backstage brawl behind them to honor their late Migos bandmate Takeoff with a lantern ceremony on what would've been his 29th birthday. The Georgia natives and others donned white T-shirts baring the face of the two-time Grammy nominee, who was shot multiple times in the head and torso in Texas on November 1. The in memoriam lantern read: 'To those whose name has been extinguished, let this light represent our love and compassion. We will never forget you.'

music2 years ago

Migos Members Reunite to Celebrate Late Takeoff's Birthday

Quavo and Offset were spotted together at Takeoff's 29th birthday celebration, marking the first time they've been seen together on camera since Takeoff's death. The event featured the releasing of several sky lanterns in Takeoff's honor, and the former partners in rhyme also posed in a group photo. There has been speculation that Quavo and Offset haven't been seeing eye-to-eye since Takeoff's death, but their reunion at the birthday celebration suggests they have extended the olive branch.

entertainment2 years ago

Migos Members Honor Takeoff on His 29th Birthday After His Passing.

Quavo paid tribute to his late nephew and Migos bandmate Takeoff on what would have been his 29th birthday, more than seven months after he was killed in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. Quavo shared photos and videos on Instagram and Twitter, and announced that his forthcoming solo album will be titled "Rocket Power" in honor of Takeoff. The suspect in the shooting, Patrick Xavier Clark, has been indicted on a murder charge.

music2 years ago

Migos Members Reunite to Celebrate Takeoff's Birthday, Honoring His Legacy.

Quavo, Offset, and other artists paid tribute to late Migos member TakeOff on what would have been his 29th birthday. TakeOff was tragically shot and killed during a dice game in November 2022. Quavo and Offset shared heartfelt messages on social media, while Rich The Kid expressed his love for his close friend and collaborator. The alleged killer, Patrick Xavier Clark, was formally charged with TakeOff's death in late May, and his mother filed a wrongful death suit against the Houston bowling alley where he was killed.

music2 years ago

Quavo and YRN Lingo Celebrate Takeoff's Birthday in Honor of Late Migos Rapper.

Quavo paid tribute to his late Migos partner, Takeoff, on what would’ve been his 29th birthday, by sharing several photos and videos of himself and Takeoff on his Instagram Story. Fans shared plenty of messages for Takeoff in the comments section of Quavo’s post as well. At the time of Takeoff’s death, Quavo penned a lengthy tribute to the late rapper.