Fans, celebrity friends and loved ones came together to honor the life of Takeoff, who was fatally shot on Nov. 1.
Days after his untimely death, fans filled Atlanta's State Farm Arena for a celebration of the life of Kirsnik Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff.
Hosted by the Migos star's family, the celebration was held on Friday afternoon in Takeoff's native Georgia, where Drake spoke and Justin Bieber, Chlöe, Yolanda Adams and Byron Cage performed at the emotional gathering officiated by Pastor Jesse Curney III of New Mercies Christian Church. Quavo and Offset also spoke.
"I was really sad to hear the news," Curney previously said in a statement. "Kirshnik has been a faithful member since he was 10 years old. He and his family have been active and avid supporters of the church and the community as a whole."
Continued Curney, "When Titania (Davenport) and Mother Edna (Maddox) asked me to be part of the services, I was truly honored. My goal is to love and support them during and beyond this unimaginable time. As their church family, we want to show the love of God and serve them in any way we can.”
Prior to attending the service, Cardi B and Offset were seen for the first time since the Migos rapper was gunned down. The couple was dressed in an all-black ensemble ahead of the service. The hearse carrying Takeoff's coffin got a police escort in Atlanta before arriving at its destination. Fans were also seen outside the arena holding signs imploring for an end to gun violence.
Rapper Da Brat posted video of the scenery outside State Farm Arena. She said she was looking outside the window from the radio station. The arena's jumbotron flashed a photo of Takeoff as a caravan of vehicles passed through on the rainy day. Gucci Mane, City Girls, Rich the Kid, CeeLo Green, Russell Simmons, Murda Beatz, YG, Lil Yachty and Teyana Taylor were just some of the guests.
Her caption read, "#RIPTAKEOFF We #salute YOU. Thank you for [your] contribution to the culture. Yawl changed the game. Your flow was da illest. You WILL be MISSED. 🙏🏽."
DJ Khaled also took to Instagram and posted a photo of the late rapper with the caption, "Love you brother ! LONG LIVE @yrntaekoff !"
In his official obit, Takeoff was remembered as "a most gentle soul, with a peace about him alongside a wise demeanor far beyond his years." The obit continued, "Endearing and impressive both on stage and in private life, Takeoff commanded respect wherever his path took him from musicians, family, industry and peers alike."
In closing, the obit read, "There are no words or sentiments conveyed that could aptly encompass the love so many had for him and the impact he made on this world. Takeoff would want the world to see the light in what he created and keep lifting each other up and supporting the creations people put into the world. He’s now up there with the stars he loved so much and remains in all our ethers on a daily basis living on through his music and the love he brought to so many."
Before the event, State Farm Arena announced tickets were no longer available as the celebration had reached full capacity.
On Nov. 1, the rapper was fatally shot at Billiards Bowling Alley in Houston. ET later confirmed he died as a result of gunshots to the head and torso. He was 28 years old.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the GRAMMY nominee's family asked that donations be made to the newly established Rocket Foundation -- founded in his honor -- to support programs working to prevent gun violence.
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