Aston Lukoye
- The trio reunited to pay tribute to their late bandmate Takeoff
- This was their first performance together since Takeoff’s death
Offset and Quavo reunited at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday night to perform a Migos classic and pay tribute to their late bandmate Takeoff.
The unannounced performance came about an hour into the show, when a floor-to-ceiling rocket appeared on the big screens and the two remaining members of Migos walked into a spotlight surrounded by smoke and lasers.
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Takeoff’s verse from “Hotel Lobby” — a 2022 song from Quavo and Takeoff’s 2022 spin-off project Unc & Phew — played as the duo danced.
“Do it for Take!” they shouted, pointing at the screen, which morphed from the fiery rocket to a photo of the late rapper, who was fatally shot at age 28 in November 2022.
The duo then performed Migos’ lone Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit: the 2017 three-week leader “Bad and Boujee,” a 2018 Grammy nominee for best rap performance.
The surprise set marks the first performance for Offset and Quavo together since Takeoff’s death. Also, Offset didn’t perform with Migos during their festival dates last year, so he and Quavo haven’t hit the stage together in at least a year.
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Offset’s wife, Cardi B, showed her appreciation for the cultural moment on Twitter, writing, “I can’t take it right now,” along with crying emojis. “Proud of the boys.”
The 2023 BET Awards continue, including an upcoming lifetime achievement award presentation to Busta Rhymes.
The performance was a powerful tribute to Takeoff and a reminder of the impact that the Migos have had on hip-hop. It was also a sign of the healing process that Offset and Quavo are going through after their friend’s death. The two rappers have been through a lot in the past year, but they are clearly still committed to their music and their fans.
The performance was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, and it was clear that the audience was moved by the tribute to Takeoff. It was a powerful moment that will be remembered for years to come.
