DJ Khaled participates in the BET Awards on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Paras Griffin/Getty Images
DJ Khaled took the phase at Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday evening (Dec 2), where he took a minute to recognize his close friend and also previous music partner, Migos‘ Takeoff, that was fired and also eliminated at age 28 onNov 1.
“We love you brother,” Khaled proclaimed from the phase, as caught by Billboard from the event. “You’re one of the nicest people I ever met in my life. Every time I talk to you, you said you love me. I hit you back, and said I love you. I’ll never forget my last text with Takeoff. Long live forever Takeoff. He said, ‘Khaled, I’m so happy to call you my brother.’ I’m so happy to you call you my brother, Takeoff.”
The Grammy winning manufacturer took place to play a collection of Migos strikes consisting of “Fight Night” and also “Versace,” prior to he disclosed that the hip-hop triad was arranged to carry out with him at the event. “It was going to be my surprise guest,” Khaled disclosed. “They’re still here. Make some noise for my brother, Takeoff. Takeoff is here right now. We love you. We appreciate you.” I’m doing this for hip-hop. I stand for hip-hop throughout the globe.”
Earlier in the day, Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner announced during a news conference that a guy has actually been detained and also butted in link to Takeoff’s murder. 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark was detained on the eastern side of Houston, Texas, on Thursday (Nov 1), and also billed with murder, while one more guy, 22-year-old Cameron Joshua, was detained and also billed with the illegal transportation of a tool.
Source: billboard.com
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