Jonas Brothers Dragged Into Discussion Around Takeoff's Shooting Death

The Jonas Brothers have been bizarrely dragged into a social media conversation surrounding the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff.

The 28-year-old member of rap trio Migos was fatally shot outside a bowling alley called 801 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, Texas, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, according to TMZ.

According to the Houston Police Department, when officers arrived at the scene, "[one] victim was found deceased," while two other shooting victims at the venue were "taken in private vehicles to hospitals."

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said at a press conference that he "would not expect [Takeoff] to be involved" in the altercation that led to the shooting, adding: "We have no reason to believe he was involved in anything criminal at the time."

Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnik Khari Ball, was with his Migos bandmate and uncle Quavo at the time of the incident. Quavo, whose real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall, was not among those shot.

Per TMZ, Takeoff and Quavo were playing dice before an altercation broke out and shots were fired.

While a host of celebrities and public figures have paid tribute to Takeoff on social media, former basketball player Nick Young shared a tweet in which he questioned why the "Jones brothers" have never made news for being shot.

"Why you never here jones brothers shot and I wish that on nobody I'm just saying why only us ... but I'm done with rap and all n**** s*** ... that s*** not cool," the former fiancé of rapper Iggy Azalea wrote on Tuesday.

The tweet from the erstwhile Los Angeles Lakers player led many Twitter users to conclude that he was referring to siblings Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas of pop rock band the Jonas Brothers.

This led to widespread confusion among those who came across the tweet, as they questioned why the brothers once noted for wearing purity rings would ever be mentioned in a conversation regarding gun violence.

One Twitter user shared a popular meme of Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes saying: "Now why am I in it? Now, see how I get thrown in stuff. I ain't even did none."

"Jonas brothers reading this like," wrote another, who shared a meme of rapper 50 Cent questioning why he had been the target of a verbal attack.

Imagining the Jonas siblings' reaction to Young's tweet through a meme of a dog looking perplexed, another said that he could have "phrased that so much better."

Elsewhere on his Twitter feed, sportsman Young paid tribute to Takeoff as he wrote: "RIP TAKEOFF [...] one thing I love about takeoff he always said he pray everyday and he was a believer."

Newsweek has reached out to a representative of Young for comment.

On Tuesday evening, Takeoff's "devastated" record label, Quality Control Music, released a statement about the "senseless violence" that led to his death.

"It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother Kirsnick Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff," read the statement, which was shared on Instagram.

"Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world and we are devastated," the statement continued. "Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss."

Lawrenceville, Georgia-born Takeoff began performing alongside Quavo and Offset, his uncle and cousin, respectively, in 2008 under the collective name Polo Club. They released Juug Season, their debut mix tape as Migos, in 2011.

Migos shot to fame in 2013 with their debut single "Versace." They then went on to achieve four Billboard Hot 100 top 10 entries and even starred in Donald Glover's television show Atlanta.

In May, Offset sparked fears that Migos had spilt when he and his wife, Cardi B, unfollowed Quavo and Takeoff on Instagram. Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is preparing to drop his sophomore studio album on November 11.

Takeoff appeared with Quavo on an October 22 episode of the Drink Champs podcast, where they promoted their new album as a duo called Unc & Phew. Takeoff also said he wanted recognition for his music skills while still living.

"Enough is enough. I'm chill, I'm laid back, but it's time to pop it. You know what I mean?" Takeoff told Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. when discussing his performance on the album, Only Built for Infinity Links. "I mean, it's time to give me my flowers. I don't want them later when I ain't here. I want 'em right now."

Migos released their final album, Culture III, to critical acclaim in June 2021.