Offset of Migos Reveals He Isn’t Actually Related to Quavo and Takeoff

– Offset revealed in an interview with Variety that he is not directly related to his former Migos group members, Quavo and Takeoff, contrary to popular belief.
– The group formed in 2008 when Quavo, Takeoff (his nephew), and Offset (his cousin by association) would hang out together in Quavo’s mom’s basement, leading to their formation and influential rap style.
– Offset has been visibly upset and does not like to discuss losing Takeoff, who was killed in a shooting in November 2022, but has paid tribute to him on social media and has a song with him on his upcoming solo album.

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In a recent interview with Variety, rapper Offset revealed that the belief that all three members of Migos are related is not entirely accurate. While it is true that Quavo is Takeoff’s actual nephew, Offset clarified that his cousin title with the group comes from his longtime friendship with Quavo and Takeoff, rather than a direct familial tie. The group formed in 2008 and spent much of their early years hanging out in Quavo’s mom’s basement, where they developed their signature “triplet flow” style of rapping.

The interview also touched upon the tragic death of Takeoff, who was fatally shot at a Houston bowling alley in November 2022 at the age of 28. Speaking about the loss of his friend, Offset became visibly upset and revealed that he doesn’t like to talk about it because it puts him in a difficult emotional state. He wrote a tribute to Takeoff on Instagram two weeks after his passing, noting that it still doesn’t feel real to him.

Despite the heartbreaking loss of Takeoff, the Migos members are still finding ways to honor their friend and continue their music careers. Quavo performed a tribute song titled “Without You” at the 2023 Grammy Awards, and Offset has recorded a song with Takeoff that will presumably be included on his upcoming solo album. While the trio may not be directly related, their bond and shared experiences have created a tight-knit group with a unique musical style that has had a major impact on the hip-hop scene.