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Originally teased on fellow Atlanta rapper and label-mate Lil Yachty’s Instagram Live, “Casper” features Takeoff utilizing a clever analogy, comparing his car, a ghost, and his ability as a rapper. For his 24th birthday, Takeoff was gifted a Rolls Royce Wraith by his label Quality Control. Label founder Pierre “Pee” Thomas posted a video of the exchange on his Instagram. A “wraith” is a ghost or ghastly image of someone, specifically seen shortly before or after death. Read more on Last.fm.

Kirsnick Khari Ball (June 18, 1994 - November 1, 2022), better known by his stage name Takeoff, was 1/3 of Migos, alongside his uncle, Quavo, and Quavo’s cousin, Offset. Takeoff started making beats and developing rhythms in the seventh grade, but didn’t start taking music seriously until 2011. His individual career was initiated by only few guest features for acclaimed Hip-Hop artists like Travis Scott or his uncle Quavo. On November 2, 2018 he released his debut solo album called The Last Rocket. On November 1, 2022, Takeoff was shot in Houston, Texas during an altercation and pronounced dead at the scene. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.