A public funeral service will be held to honor the life of Kirshnik “Takeoff” Ball later this month. On November 11, fans of the late artist are encouraged to stop by State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia at 1 p.m. EST. Reverend Jesse Curney, III of New Mercies Christian Church will deliver the eulogy and close friends and family will deliver remarks regarding Ball’s life and legacy.
“I was really sad to hear the news,” Curney III told HipHopDX.
“[Takeoff] has been a faithful member since he was ten years old. He and his family were active and avid supporters of the church and the community as a whole.”
Prior to the public funeral service, several of Ball’s close friends and family members participated in a balloon sendoff in Georgia. Shortly thereafter, a mural honoring the late rapper was unveiled in Ball’s home state. The Atlanta Falcons also honored Takeoff prior to their game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Not to be forgotten, LeBron James, Drake and several others also issued public statements remembering the life of Takeoff.
“It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother [Kirshnik] Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff,” Quality Control stated.
“Please respect his family and friends and we all continue to process this monumental loss.”