Kirshnik Khari Ball June 18, 1994 – November 1, 2022 known professionally as Takeoff, was an American rapper. He was best known as a member of the hip hop trio Migos. Migos’ 2013 hit “Versace” went viral and peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. He started making beats and developing rhythms in the seventh grade, but did not start producing music professionally until 2011.