Takeoff’s fans will be able to pay their respects in person. On Tuesday, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena announced that a public funeral for the late Migos member will be held this Friday.
Fans in Georgia can pay their respects to Takeoff, who was shot and killed outside a bowling alley in Houston last week, at a public “Celebration of Life” on Friday at noon. On Tuesday, fans can claim free tickets to the event.
Takeoff’s fans will be able to pay their respects in person. On Tuesday, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena announced that a public funeral for the late Migos member will be held this Friday.
Fans in Georgia can pay their respects to Takeoff, who was shot and killed outside a bowling alley in Houston last week, at a public “Celebration of Life” on Friday at noon. On Tuesday, fans can claim free tickets to the event.
“Takeoff was one of the most influential names in modern music, whose creativity had a profound impact on music and culture as we know it today,” according to an event statement. “The cherished Quality Control/Motown superstar was a member of the supergroup Migos, as well as a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend to many.”
Inside the event, photography and videography will be prohibited, and media will not be permitted. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Takeoff’s family requested that fans donate to the Rocket Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing gun violence through community-based solutions.
“No gifts or arts will be allowed inside or near the venue for security reasons,” the venue said in a statement.
Rev. Jesse Curney, III, pastor of New Mercies Christian Church in Lilburn, Georgia, is set to officiate the service, telling TMZ that Takeoff has been a “faithful member” since his youth.
“He and his family were active and enthusiastic supporters of the church and the community in general,” Curney said.
While no details on which of Takeoff’s celebrity friends and fellow musicians will attend have been released, Drake has canceled his scheduled show at New York City’s Apollo Theatre to “pay respect to our dear friend this weekend.” According to TMZ, Justin Bieber will perform at the funeral.
No arrests have been made in connection with Takeoff’s death, and police have stated that they do not believe Takeoff was directly involved in the altercation that led to a man shooting the rapper twice.