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Offset on Smiling and Trying to Keep His Head Up Since Takeoff’s Death

Offsetis opening up to fans about his mental health after the death of his Migos bandmate and cousin Takeoff.

On Wednesday, Offset, 31, shared a photo of Takeoff on Twitter and captioned the post, “S— not easy fake smiling and s—.”

He continued, “Tryna keep walking with my head up.”

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Offset tweet

Takeoff was fatally shot on Nov. 1outside of a downtown Houston bowling alley. He was 28.

“Dear Take, doesn’t feel real posting you like this…. This still doesn’t feel like reality. I’ve been searching for the right words to say, but there aren’t any that will suffice,” the “CODE” rapper prefaced the letter in the post’s caption. “Until we meet again, Rest In Power. I love you.”

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Offset & Takeoff

“My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the words. I’ve been going to sleep and hoping that all of this is a dream, but it’s reality, and reality feels like a nightmare,” he wrote, noting that Takeoff would give him a “hug” instead of a more casual “dap” every time they saw each other.

“I wish I could hug you one last time. Laugh one last time. Smoke one [sic] last time. Perform one last time,” continued Offset, whorecently celebrated his 31st birthday. “I know someone with a soul like yours is in heaven now. I hope you can see how much we love you and miss you. You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled.”

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Then, on Dec. 9, the “Ric Flair Drip” rapper tweeted that he was,“In a dark place.“His statement came after rapperCardi Brevealed on Twitter that she’s beenstruggling to make her husband feel happyduring the difficult time.

Days later, heshared a clip to Instagramhonoring Takeoff with a touching on-stage tribute.

“Before every show I love you bra,” he wrote. “LL🚀”

source: people.com