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Unless you have had a family member or close loved one fall victim to gun violence, you can’t truly understand the degree of anguish and devastation those left to mourn are feeling. It’s a long, painful journey, and one Migos rapper Offset is still traveling ever since his cousin and fellow Migos member Takeoff was killed in Houston—a senseless crime for which a suspect was recently arrested.
On Thursday, Offset tweeted four ominous words: “In a dark place.”
In a dark place
— OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) December 8, 2022
Offset didn’t elaborate or give any definitive indication that the post was related to Takeoff’s tragic killing, but it’s hard to imagine anything else prompted the tweet. At any rate, his fans responded with an outpouring of support.
I'm sorry that you are going through this. You have a beautiful wife and children to help you get through these hard times. Try and use the happy memories you have to get you through. He was a lovely man. Help his legacy shine. Sending love from England to you and your family
— British bardi (@mrskoffice84) December 8, 2022
….Hold Him Down !!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/kXUiOiToWh
— Dereshegoes (@IamLanaiyktv) December 8, 2022
King Is in paradise
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— ƓƲƦƲ
(@AlanCh_4) December 8, 2022
Some fans offered the “Walk It Talk It” rapper support and solidarity by sharing that they too were mourning family members who had passed away.
I lost my mom and dad 3 months apart to cancer. Keep your head up G!
— Michael Moore (@Aspennsdad757) December 8, 2022
It's been two years and I'm still grieving my husband,,,,Ive cried everyday. Today is his birthday he would've been 52….. He was a great man perfect husband and awesome father. I'll keep his legacy alive. He was truly the goat that never made it pic.twitter.com/tRAMATnyaG
— Veronica Singletary (@RonnieBunny123) December 9, 2022
Off it’s ok to be in a dark place. I was when I lost my lil bro at 26. that was back in 2014 I was lost and devastated for years. It was a terrible loss, but knowing I’ll see him again is what keeps me going everyday not to mention the strength God has given me. hold yo head up
— Nevar Zeugirdor (@iloveyoumax26) December 8, 2022
From Page Six:
“Take all the time you need. Everyone processes grieve (sic) differently. Wishing you strength and continued prayers,” one fan tweeted.
“Hope it gets better for you. One step at a time. You got this. Life don’t make sense sometimes, but we all got you,” another wrote.
A third social media user added, “Takeoff is watching over you and he is proud of you 
stay strong Set.”
Hopefully, Offset, Quavo and all of those who are grieving Takeoff’s death are on a path to healing. It’s not a process that can be rushed. Everyone moves at their own pace when it comes to mourning and learning to live with a heavy loss. The pain of losing someone close to you can be a thing that never goes away completely. But with work and endurance, we make it through.
In the meantime, let’s love each other and wish each other peace.
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