Migos

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American hip-hop group pivotal in popularizing trap music, renowned for their triplet flow and cultural impact.Formed in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Migos consisted of Quavo (Quavious Keyate Marshall), Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus), and Takeoff (Kirshnik Khari Ball). They rose to fame with 'Versace' (2013), achieved mainstream success with albums like 'Culture' (2017), and influenced modern rap with their signature ad-libs and cadence.
  • Members were related: Quavo was Takeoff's uncle, and Offset is Quavo's cousin.
  • Takeoff was fatally shot during an altercation at a Houston bowling alley on November 1, 2022, leading to widespread mourning in the music industry.
  • The group faced internal tensions, including Offset's temporary departure in 2017 and public disputes between Quavo and Offset after Takeoff's death.
  • Their 'Migos flow' (triplet rhyme scheme) was adopted by artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar, reshaping hip-hop's rhythmic patterns in the 2010s.