DJ Khaled took the stage at Soundstorm Pageant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday evening (Dec. 2), the place he took a second to honor his pal and former musical collaborator, Migos‘ Takeoff, who was shot and killed at age 28 on Nov. 1.
“We love you brother,” Khaled declared from the stage, as captured by Billboard from the pageant. “You’re one of many nicest folks I ever met in my life. Each time I discuss to you, you stated you’re keen on me. I hit you again, and stated I like you. I’ll always remember my final textual content with Takeoff. Lengthy dwell without end Takeoff. He stated, ‘Khaled, I’m so comfortable to name you my brother.’ I’m so comfortable to you name you my brother, Takeoff.”
The Grammy profitable producer went on to play a collection of Migos hits together with “Battle Evening” and “Versace,” earlier than he revealed that the hip-hop trio was scheduled to carry out with him on the pageant. “It was going to be my shock visitor,” Khaled revealed. “They’re nonetheless right here. Make some noise for my brother, Takeoff. Takeoff is right here proper now. We love you. We recognize you.” I’m doing this for hip-hop. I symbolize hip-hop internationally.”
Earlier within the day, Houston Police Division Chief Troy Finner announced during a news conference {that a} man has been arrested and charged in connection to Takeoff’s homicide. 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark was arrested on the east aspect of Houston, Texas, on Thursday (Nov. 1), and charged with homicide, whereas one other man, 22-year-old Cameron Joshua, was arrested and charged with the illegal carrying of a weapon.
