Founded: 2008
Location: United States
Migos () were an American hip hop group founded in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 2008. The group was composed of rappers Quavo, his nephew Takeoff, and Offset. Quavo is from Athens, Georgia, and Offset and Takeoff were born and raised in nearby Lawrenceville. As a group, they were managed by Coach K, the former manager of Gucci Mane and Jeezy, and frequently collaborated with producers such as DJ Durel, Murda Beatz, Zaytoven, and Buddah Bless. Recognized for their contribution to trap music in the 2010s, Billboard stated that the group "influenced pop culture and the entire English language by bringing their North Atlanta roots to the mainstream".Migos released their commercial debut single "Versace" in 2013, which emerged from their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas). They released several follow up singles, including "Fight Night" (2014) and "Look at My Dab" (2015), and saw further success on the Billboard Hot 100 with their top ten entries: "Bad and Boujee" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) in 2016 peaking atop, "MotorSport" (with Nicki Minaj and Cardi B) in 2017 reaching number six, "Stir Fry" in 2018 reaching number eight, and "Walk It Talk It" (featuring Drake) the same year reaching number ten.
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The pair took the stage at the 2023 BET Awards for the first time since the death of their Migos bandmate, Takeoff.
Takeoff was killed last month at just 28 years old. Police say he was an "innocent bystander" to the violence that occurred.
Joining French Montana, Lil' Skies and more on the line-up.
A replacement act has been announced.
The rap trio are scheduled to hit Australia this December.
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"... Given how late Migos were to start their show, the subsequent 35-minute set was extremely short-lived - a Migos show without 'Versace'? Really?"
"The crowd, now seriously hot and seriously sweaty, erupted with excitement."
"She had a complete disregard for black culture."
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