Migos rapper Quavo is working on keeping his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff's memory alive while advocating against gun violence. Quavo held the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 18 coinciding with what would have been Takeoff’s 30th birthday.
Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas on November 1, 2022. Police say he was an innocent bystander who was shot outside a Houston bowling alley after a disagreement over a dice game led to gunfire.
Takeoff's death, inspired the fellow rapper and their family to start the Rocket Foundation to work to help gather money for organizations on the ground already working to decrease violence in the community. The music performer was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris in a chat during the one-day summit, which included panel discussions about gun violence prevention and youth programs.
Quavo’s discussion with Harris touched on the impact that community violence intervention can make and the importance of youth support systems in decreasing gun violence. There was a separate roundtable discussion that connected families of victims with survivors.
“To translate that pain and grief into something that is about creating strength and empowerment in the community, including our young, is pretty extraordinary. You have chosen to use your celebrity and the gifts you have as an artist to talk about and actually work on with action. It’s extraordinary. You are an incredible leader. A national leader on this,” Vice President Harris said during the discussion while speaking to Quavo.
He visited VP Harris at the White House in September 2023 to raise awareness about gun violence and his organization. The musician hopes the summit can lead to more partnerships between the Rocket Foundation and the White House.
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