Migos

Migos was formed in 2008, by Quavo (born Quavious Keyate Marshall),{{cite magazine|last=Kreps |first=Daniel |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/migos-members-arrested-on-guns-drugs-charges-after-police-end-concert-20150419 |title=Migos Members Arrested on Guns, Drugs Charges After Concert |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=April 19, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2017}} Takeoff (born Kirshnik Khari Ball),{{cite magazine|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/01/16/why_migos_bad_and_boujee_is_no_1_on_billboard_s_hot_100.html|title=Why Migos' "Bad and Boujee" Is the Latest Viral Rap Hit to Go to No. 1|date=January 16, 2017|author=Chris Molanphy|magazine=Slate}} and Offset (born Kiari Kendrell Cephus), and they originally called themselves the Polo Club. The name 'Migos' is a take on 'Three Amigos', as the three members grew up together.{{cite web |title=Takeoff Takes BuzzFeed's "Which Migos Rapper Are You?" Quiz |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYrDVVDcpOM |website=YouTube| date=January 17, 2019 }} Takeoff was Quavo's nephew; despite the general public believing that Offset and Quavo were cousins, Offset later revealed he is not related to either of them and was just a classmate of Quavo.{{Cite web |date=24 May 2023 |title=Offset Reveals He's Not Related To Quavo or Takeoff |url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/05/24/offset-no-biological-relation-quavo-takeoff-migos/ |website=TMZ}} The three of them grew up together in metro Atlanta, 25 minutes northeast of Downtown in Gwinnett County. "I ain't going to sit here like, my neighborhood was hard, and I had to get out there and grind. We made it hard for ourselves. We chose to stay on the streets", Quavo said.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/migos-young-rich-and-outrunning-trouble-20150624|title=Migos: Young, Rich and Outrunning Trouble|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 24, 2015|access-date=June 20, 2017}} The group released their first full-length project, a mixtape titled Juug Season, on August 25, 2011. They followed with the mixtape No Label on June 1, 2012. Assisted by Tucker Toenjes and Mitchell Thomas.

In 2013, Migos released their breakout single "Versace". The single was produced by Zaytoven and peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.{{cite magazine|title=Lil B, Migos, Vince Staples & Janine And The Mixtape: Free Music Round-Up|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568072/lil-b-migos-vince-staples-janine-and-the-mixtape-free-music-round|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2013}}{{cite magazine|title=Migos – Chart History|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5650707/migos/chart|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2013}} Later that year, Canadian rapper Drake brought the single more recognition when he remixed the song, adding a verse, which he would later perform at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival.{{cite magazine|title=iHeartRadio Music Festival Saturday: Justin Timberlake Takes Back the Night From Drake & Miley Cyrus|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/5719349/iheartradio-music-festival-saturday-justin-timberlake-takes|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2013}} On June 13, Migos released their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas), which features the lead single "Versace", to critical acclaim. Brandon Soderberg of Spin gave it 8 out of 10 stars, commenting that it "is a super-cut of Dirty South vibes" and compared the three members to Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and Future.{{cite magazine|title=Migos, 'Young Rich Niggas' (Self-Released)|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/migos-young-rich-niggas-self-released/|magazine=Spin|access-date=December 7, 2013}}

On June 15, 2013, the group performed at rap radio station Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash. In October 2013, the group was featured in XXL's section "Show & Prove".{{cite magazine|title=Migos, Rich Homie Quan & Iamsu! Show & Prove In XXL Issue 151|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/show-prove/2013/10/migos-rich-homie-quan-iamsu-show-and-prove/|magazine=XXL|access-date=December 7, 2013}} "Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013, including number three on XXL{{'}}s "The 25 Best Songs of 2013",{{cite magazine|title=The 25 Best Songs Of 2013|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/the-25-best-songs-of-2013/6/|magazine=XXL|access-date=December 26, 2013}} number four on Complex's "The 50 Best Songs of 2013",{{cite magazine|title=4. Migos f/ Drake, Meek Mill, & Tyga "Versace"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/best-songs-of-2013/migos-drake-versace|magazine=Complex|access-date=December 7, 2013}} number five on SPIN's "50 Best Songs of 2013",{{cite magazine|title=SPIN's 50 Best Songs of 2013|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/12/best-songs-2013/131125-best-songs-migos/|magazine=Spin|access-date=December 27, 2013}} number 38 on Pitchfork's "The Top 100 Tracks of 2013"{{cite web|title=The Top Tracks of 2013|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9288-the-top-tracks-of-2013/7/|publisher=Pitchfork Media|access-date=December 16, 2013|archive-date=February 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229021311/http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9288-the-top-tracks-of-2013/7/|url-status=dead}} and number 69 on Rolling Stone{{'}}s "The 100 Best Songs of 2013".{{cite magazine|title=69Migos feat. Drake, "Versace (Remix)"|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-songs-of-2013-20131204/migos-feat-drake-versace-remix-19691231|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=December 7, 2013}} Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) was named the 27th-best album of 2013 and sixth-best hip-hop album of 2013 by SPIN.{{cite magazine|title=SPIN's 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2013|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/12/best-rap-albums-2013/131115-migos-young-rich-niggas-web_0/|magazine=Spin|access-date=December 27, 2013}}{{cite magazine|title=SPIN's 50 Best Albums of 2013|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/12/best-albums-2013/yung_rich_nation_cover/|magazine=Spin|access-date=December 27, 2013}}

On February 25, 2014, Migos released the sequel to their second mixtape, titled No Label 2.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-no-label-ii-new-mixtape.108771.html|title=Migos – No Label II|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}} The tape was downloaded over 100,000 times in the first week of its release and was certified gold on mixtape sharing site DatPiff.{{cite web|title=Migos – No Label II|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Migos-No-Label-2-mixtape.579522.html|publisher=DatPiff|access-date=March 4, 2014}} No Label 2 was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Consequence of Sound described it as "the perfect mix of raucous party tunes and triumphant rap anthems for your next BBQ or block party"{{cite magazine|date=February 2014|title=Download: Migos' new mixtape No Label 2|url=https://consequence.net/2014/02/download-migos-new-mixtape-no-label-2/|magazine=Consequence of Sound|access-date=March 2, 2014}} and Exclaim! commented that it "is packed with potential hits".{{cite magazine|title=Migos 'No Label II' (mixtape)|url=http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/migos-no_label_ii_mixtape|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140302115146/http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/migos-no_label_ii_mixtape|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 2, 2014|magazine=Exclaim!|access-date=March 2, 2014}} Vibe also praised the production on the tape, calling it "extensive and impressive".{{cite web|title=New Mixtape: Migos "No Label 2"|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/new-mixtape-migos-no-label-2|publisher=Vibe|access-date=March 2, 2014}}

On March 14, 2014, it was revealed by Migos' mixtape Y.R.N. 2, that the project had turned out to be a full-fledged album.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-working-on-debut-album-yrn-2-aiming-for-up-to-twenty-songs-on-the-record-news.9763.html|title=Migos Working On Debut Album "Y.R.N. 2", Aiming For Up To Twenty Songs On The Record|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}} The trio were aiming to have at least 20 songs on the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-working-on-debut-album-yrn-2-aiming-for-up-to-twenty-songs-on-the-record-news.9763.html |title=Migos Working On Debut Album "Y.R.N. 2", Aiming For Up To Twenty Songs On The Record |publisher=HotnewHiphop.com |date=March 14, 2014 |access-date=April 2, 2015}} In June 2014, it was revealed that Migos had signed a deal to 300 Entertainment, which is distributed by Atlantic Records.{{cite magazine |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29330/title.young-thug-migos-sign-with-lyor-cohen-kevin-liles-todd-moscowitz-s-300-label- |title=Young Thug, Migos Sign With Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles & Todd Moscowitz's 300 Label |magazine=HipHopDX.com |date=June 18, 2014 |access-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404010223/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29330/title.young-thug-migos-sign-with-lyor-cohen-kevin-liles-todd-moscowitz-s-300-label- |archive-date=April 4, 2015 |url-status=dead }} In June 2014, their single "Fight Night" was featured on XXL{{'}}s "25 Best Songs of 2014 so far" list.{{cite magazine|date=July 2014|title=The 25 Best Songs Of 2014 (So Far)|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/07/25-best-songs-of-2014-so-far/4/|magazine=XXL|access-date=July 3, 2014}} It peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/migos/chart-history/hsi/|title=Migos Fight Night Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 23, 2017}} Following the release of their mixtape, Rich Nigga Timeline, which was released on November 5, 2014, Rolling Stone voted it the 7th-best rap album of 2014.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/40-best-rap-albums-of-2014-20141223/migos-rich-nigga-timeline-20141222|title=40 Best Rap Albums of 2014|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 23, 2014|access-date=December 23, 2017}}

On February 5, 2015, Migos released the first single from the album, titled "One Time".{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-one-time-new-song.1962358.html|title=Migos – One Time|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}} On March 23, 2015, the group released a music video for the single, as a part of a cross-promotion with the YouTube Music Awards.{{Cite news|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/6e4nw4/migos-one-time-video-premiere-youtube-music-awards|title=Premiere: Watch Migos' "One Time" Video and Recreate Your Night Partying with Them That You Forgot|date=March 23, 2015|work=Noisey|access-date=December 23, 2017|language=en-us}} The single peaked at number 34 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. After a slight delay, because of the Georgia Southern University incident (which led to Offset's incarceration), Migos' debut album, Yung Rich Nation (originally titled Y.R.N.: Tha Album), was released on July 31, 2015, featuring guest appearances from Chris Brown and Young Thug. Yung Rich Nation received generally positive reviews from music critics. In its first week, the album sold 15,000 copies and came in at number 3 on the Top Rap Albums Charts.{{cite web|last=Goddard |first=Kevin

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During this time, it was revealed that the group had already completed their second studio album. Referring to this album's release, in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Takeoff said, "its all about timing". Migos stated that the track "Fantastic", featuring Lil Wayne, would be included on the album. In addition, they confirmed they would also like to collaborate with rapper Nas.{{cite web|last=Lyons |first=Patrick |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-say-theyre-already-done-with-their-next-album-news.16986.html|title=Migos Say They're Already Done With Their Next Album|publisher=HotNewHipHop.com |date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=August 13, 2015}} In September 2015, Migos went independent. They left 300 Entertainment as they felt that Quality Control Music could manage them alone and this would also increase their revenue stream.{{Cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.35530/title.migos-announces-departure-from-300-entertainment|title=Migos Announces Departure From 300 Entertainment|work=HipHopDX|access-date=December 23, 2017|language=en-US}} Under 300 Entertainment, they made approximately US$30,000–40,000 per show; however, through Quality Control they made upwards of US$60,000.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ogdenpayne/2016/02/19/can-migos-continue-to-have-a-major-impact-as-an-independent-act/#1ca9d5dde4d0|title=Can Migos Continue To Have A Major Impact As An Independent Act?|website=Forbes|access-date=March 18, 2016}}

On September 17, 2015, Migos released a new mixtape titled Back to the Bando.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-back-to-the-bando-new-mixtape.116032.html|title=Migos – Back To The Bando|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}} Although fellow member Offset was still incarcerated, Migos continued to release music. The first song off the mixtape, "Look at My Dab", was released on September 6. It was officially released as a single through iTunes on October 30.{{cite web|last=Goddard |first=Kevin

|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-announce-back-to-the-bando-release-date-news.17511.html|title=Migos Announce "Back to the Bando" Release Date|publisher=HotNewHipHop.com |date=September 9, 2015 |access-date=September 9, 2015}} The song gained worldwide attention, due to Migos and other celebrities, like Odell Beckham Jr. and Cam Newton, doing the signature dance move called "dabbing".{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/20/video-odell-beckham-mocks-cam-newton-giants-panthers|title=Watch: Odell Beckham mocks Cam Newton's Dab|work=SI.com|access-date=December 23, 2017|language=en}} On October 22, 2015, Migos and Rich the Kid released Streets on Lock 4.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-and-rich-the-kid-streets-on-lock-4-new-mixtape.116087.html|title=Migos & Rich The Kid – Streets On Lock 4|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}} Migos were originally supposed to release the collaboration mixtape with Young Thug titled MigoThuggin in late 2016 but shelved it.{{cite web|last=Gase|first=Zach|url=http://national.suntimes.com/national-entertainment/7/72/1937944/migos-young-thug-migothuggin|title=Migos and Young Thug to release 'MigoThuggin'|publisher=NationalSunTimes.com|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=October 5, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009012004/http://national.suntimes.com/national-entertainment/7/72/1937944/migos-young-thug-migothuggin|archive-date=October 9, 2015}} Their follow up mixtape to YRN, Young Rich Niggas 2, was released on January 18.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/migos-yrn-2-young-rich-nissas-2-new-mixtape.116215.html|title=Migos – YRN 2 (Young Rich Ni$$a$ 2)|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=December 23, 2017}}

On September 7, 2016, Kanye West announced that he had signed Migos to a management deal with his GOOD Music imprint,{{cite web|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|title=Kanye West Signs Tyga & Migos To G.O.O.D. Music|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-signs-tyga-and-migos-to-good-music-news.23964.html|website=HotNewHipHop|date=September 8, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2017}} but in January 2017 the group stated that they are not affiliated with West's label.{{cite web|last1=Schwadron|first1=Eli|title=Migos Are Not Signed to G.O.O.D. Music|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/01/migos-not-signed-to-good-music/|website=XXL|date=January 26, 2017 |access-date=February 1, 2017}} On October 28, 2016, Migos released the first single of their new album Culture. The single was titled "Bad and Boujee". The song was produced by Metro Boomin and features vocals from fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. The music video for the single was released on October 31. The single went on to top the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Migos' first number one single in the US.{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Migos' 'Bad and Boujee,' Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Tops Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7648006/hot-100-migos-bad-and-boujee-lil-uzi-vert-number-one|magazine=Billboard}}

Their second album, Culture, was released on January 27, 2017.{{cite web|last1=Goddard|first1=Kevin|title=Stream Migos' New Album "Culture"|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-migos-new-album-culture-news.28052.html|website=HotNewHipHop|date=January 27, 2017|access-date=January 27, 2017}} In April, Migos were featured on Katy Perry's song "Bon Appétit" from her fifth studio album, Witness. On May 30, Migos (branded by Quality Control) released "Too Hotty" which is featured on the compilation album, Quality Control: Control the Streets Vol. 1, released on December 19, 2017. The single was officially released on streaming services on August 24, 2017. The music video was released on August 25.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/music-video/too-hotty-feat-quavo-takeoff-offset/1273365165|title="Too Hotty" on Apple Music|website=iTunes |date=August 25, 2017}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7942019/migos-new-video-too-hotty|title=Migos Crank Up the Heat in Their New Video 'Too Hotty': Watch|magazine=Billboard }} On June 16, the Migos (alongside Lil Yachty) were featured on the Steve Aoki song "Night Call". On October 27, Migos officially released "MotorSport", the lead single off their third studio album Culture II, along with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/10/migos-cardi-b-nicki-minaj-song-powerhouse/ |title=Migos Preview New Song "Motorsport" With Cardi B and Nicki Minaj|website=XXL|date=October 26, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017}} The second single, "Stir Fry", was released on the official Migos YouTube channel, on December 20, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHUxyXZBXY8 |title=Migos – Stir Fry (Audio)|website=YouTube|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=December 26, 2017}} Produced by Pharrell Williams, the song was later used for the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8078692/migos-stir-fry-nba-all-star-weekend-official-song |title=Migos' 'Stir Fry' Is the Official Song for NBA All-Star Weekend 2018|magazine=Billboard|date=December 26, 2017|access-date=December 26, 2017}}

A promotional single, titled "Supastars", was released on January 22, 2018. It was produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Buddah Bless, and Quavo; it was co-produced by DJ Durel.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/01/migos-supastars-new-song-culture-2/|title=Migos Lie Like "Supastars" on Glittering New Song|website=XXL|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2018}} On January 26, 2018, Culture II was released. The album contains twenty-four tracks, featuring production from Metro Boomin, Dun Deal, Murda Beatz, Travis Scott, Zaytoven and others.N. (January 26, 2018). Production Credits for Migos' 'Culture II' Album – XXL. Retrieved February 1, 2018, [http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/migos-culture-ii-album-production-credits/ Xxlmag.com] In October 2018, Quavo stated that Culture III would be released in early 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/quavo-teases-release-date-for-migos-culture-iii-news.62397.html|title=Quavo Teases Release Date For Migos' 'Culture III'|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Zidel|first=Alex|date=October 17, 2018|access-date=October 18, 2018}} The album was then delayed and rescheduled for release in early 2020. However, the album was pushed back again, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quavo spoke to Billboard in March 2020, and announced the group's decision to hold off on the release of Culture III, explaining it was largely due to their inability to properly roll out the album once social distancing rules went into effect in most states in the US.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/05/migos-taco-tuesday|title=Migos Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With New Song "Taco Tuesday"|last=Martinez|first=Joe|work=Complex|date=May 5, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2020}} While on Lil Wayne's Young Money Radio show on Apple Music, on May 22, 2020, Migos announced they would change the title from Culture III to another title. However, this was reverted on May 17, 2021, when the group announced via Instagram that Culture III would be released June 11 of the same year under its original name.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/migos-reveal-release-date-for-new-album-culture-iii/|title=Migos Reveal Release Date for New Album Culture III|website=Pitchfork|last=Minsker|first=Evan|date=May 17, 2021|accessdate=May 18, 2021}}

In 2022, the group was rumored to have broken up after Quavo's ex-girlfriend Saweetie had reportedly slept with Offset. Quavo alluded to the rift in the song "Messy"{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/quavo-saweetie-cheated-offset/|title=Quavo Hints at Saweetie Cheating With Offset on New Song 'Messy'?|author=C. Vernon Coleman II|website=XXL Mag|date=October 7, 2022 }} and in an interview where he insinuated Offset's lack of loyalty.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/migos-breakup-reason-1234698328/|title=Quavo And Takeoff Clarify Why Migos Broke Up|first=Armon|last=Sadler|date=October 4, 2022|work=Vibe}} In October 2022, Quavo and Takeoff subsequently released an album without Offset titled Only Built for Infinity Links.

On November 1, 2022, Takeoff was shot and killed while with Quavo and others at a Houston bowling alley. The shooting occurred around 2:34 a.m. local time at the 810 Billiards and Bowling Houston.{{cite magazine |last1=Guglielmi |first1=Jodi |title=Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead in Houston at Age 28 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/takeoff-shot-dead-migos-obituary-1234622061/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 1, 2022 |date=November 1, 2022}}

On February 22, 2023, Quavo posted a music video for his song "Greatness". A song written in dedication to Takeoff, it has been frequently interpreted as confirmation that the group has broken up.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/quavo-tribute-takeoff-greatness-video-1235258815/|title=Quavo Pays Tribute to Takeoff in 'Greatness' Video: 'Take Did That'|magazine=Billboard|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=February 23, 2023|accessdate=February 23, 2023}}{{Cite web |last=Sadler |first=Armon |date=2022-10-04 |title=Quavo And Takeoff Clarify Why Migos Broke Up |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/migos-breakup-reason-1234698328/ |access-date=2023-05-29 |website=vibe.com |language=en-US}}

On June 25, 2023, Quavo and Offset reunited for a tribute performance dedicated to Takeoff at the BET Awards 2023.{{cite web |last=Segarra |first=Edward |date=2023-06-25 |title=Migos' Quavo and Offset reunite for powerful Takeoff tribute at BET Awards |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/06/25/quavo-offset-migos-reunion-takeoff-tribute-bet-awards-2023/70355454007/ |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=USAToday.com}}

On October 5, 2023, in an interview with Hot 97, Offset officially confirmed that Migos had disbanded. He conveyed that contrary to popular belief, that the group's disbandment was not due to issues he may have had with Quavo. The death of Takeoff, who he described as "the glue" and the "real leader", had ended any possibility of the group continuing. He also stated that "it wouldn't be right" to continue the group without him. He stated in the same interview that their tribute performance at the BET Awards was their way of respectfully ending Migos in honor of Takeoff, while also giving them the opportunity to pay their final public tribute.{{cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Offset Opens Up On Takeoff, Kai Cenat, Migos, Fatherhood + His Next Era

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In 2013, Offset was incarcerated in Georgia's DeKalb County Jail for violating his probation that he had received due to felony convictions for burglary and theft.[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/04/migos-denied-bond-after-georgia-southern-university-arrest/ Offset of the Migos Denied Bond After Georgia Southern University Arrest]. XXL.

On April 18, 2015, Migos were scheduled to headline Georgia Southern University's spring concert at Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, Georgia. The show started at 7:00 pm EDT with local opening acts; however, Migos took the stage nearly an hour and a half past their scheduled 9:00 pm set time. While their performance contract had a stipulated minimum set length of 45 minutes, the group performed for less than 30 minutes before leaving the stage. The University Police Department, the Statesboro Police Department and the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office, who were present at the concert as security detail, detected a strong scent of marijuana from the group's vans, and the drivers were questioned by law enforcement. Upon further investigation, the rap trio and 12 members of their entourage were arrested for possession of marijuana and another Schedule II controlled substance, possession of firearms within a school safety zone, possession of firearms during the commission of a crime, and possession of firearms by convicted felons.{{cite web|title=Migos rap group members arrested at Hanner show|url=http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67214/|publisher=Statesboro Herald|access-date=April 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427110959/http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67214/|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=dead}}

While university officials were aware of Migos' reputation, the group was allowed to perform, as they had received the most votes among seven bands and artists up for consideration for the spring concert in a student poll, and student activity fees and ticket sales were used to pay for the concert.{{cite web|last1=Saxon|first1=Holli|title=Two Migos rappers post bond; one held in jail|url=http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67224/|publisher=Statesboro Herald|access-date=April 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143531/http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67224/|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=dead}} According to the performance contract, the group was to be paid $30,000 with their promoter Big House Collective receiving an additional $3,000. University officials had initially sought to put Migos in breach of contract due to the group's late arrival, shortened performance, and possession of contraband on university property; however, the university ultimately paid half of the agreed-upon fees.{{cite web|last1=Cannady|first1=Dal|title=Georgia Southern searches for way to break contract with Migos after arrest|date=April 22, 2015 |url=http://www.wtoc.com/story/28862765/georgia-southern-searches-for-way-to-break-contract-with-migos-after-arrest|publisher=WTOC|access-date=January 26, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Saxon|first1=Holli|title=Migos rapper still in jail|url=http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67433/|publisher=Statesboro Herald|access-date=May 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505055319/http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67433/|archive-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}

On April 20, 2015, Takeoff, Quavo, and six members of their entourage were released on bond by the Bulloch County District Attorney's Office while Offset and six others remained in custody without bond. As a result of their arrests, on April 28, 2015, Migos postponed their Yung Rich Nation Tour until July.{{cite magazine|last1=Spanos|first1=Brittany |date=April 28, 2015|title=Migos Postpone 'Yung Rich Nation' Tour After Arrests|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/migos-postpone-yung-rich-nation-tour-after-arrests-20150428|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=April 29, 2015}}

On May 2, 2015, Offset, while in custody, was charged with battery and inciting a riot within a penal facility after attacking another inmate, causing severe injury.{{cite web|last1=Saxon|first1=Holli|title=Migos rapper charged in Bulloch County Jail fight|url=http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67522/|publisher=Statesboro Herald|access-date=May 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065401/http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67522/|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=dead}} In a bond hearing before Bulloch County Superior Court Judge John R. Turner on May 8, 2015, Offset was formally denied bond based on his prior criminal record as well as the jail fight. During the hearing, two members of Migos' entourage were also denied bonds while four others were granted bonds and were barred from returning to Bulloch County as a condition of their release. Also, Judge Turner directed the four who were released not to make contact with anyone involved in the case. Offset's attorney argued that the rap trio were unfairly profiled by law enforcement and that officers had failed to prove ownership of the firearms and illicit drugs found within the two vans; however, the prosecution responded that law enforcement were present at the concert for the safety of the students and public at-large due to Migos' history of violence. Upon hearing the decision, Offset shouted obscenities as he was escorted out of the courtroom.{{cite web|last1=Saxon|first1=Holli|title=Update: Bond denial angers Migos rapper|url=http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67634/|publisher=Statesboro Herald|access-date=May 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082002/http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/1/article/67634/|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=dead}}

After eight months in custody, Offset was released on December 4, 2015, after accepting an Alford plea deal. The plea deal dropped the gun, drug, and gang-related charges in exchange for pleading guilty to inciting a riot within a penal facility; paying a $1,000 fine; serving five years' probation; and banishment from Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven Counties. Takeoff, facing misdemeanor marijuana charges, also accepted a plea deal and was sentenced with 12 months' probation. Quavo pleaded no contest to misdemeanor marijuana charges and received a 12-month suspended sentence.{{cite web|title=Plea deals keep rap group Migos out of jail|url=http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/plea-deals-keep-rap-group-migos-out-jail/npchC/|publisher=WSB-TV|access-date=January 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129051858/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/plea-deals-keep-rap-group-migos-out-jail/npchC/|archive-date=January 29, 2016|url-status=dead}}

On March 17, 2016, Offset was arrested for driving with a suspended license in Atlanta but was released the next day without having charges filed against him.{{cite magazine|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=March 17, 2016|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/migos-offset-arrested-for-suspended-license-20160317|title=Migos' Offset Arrested for Suspended License|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=July 9, 2017}} Offset has since claimed his license was never suspended and the police detained him without probable cause.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/03/18/migos-offset-released-jail/|title=Migos Rapper Offset – Arrested By Mistake ... the Court Screwed Up My Case!|work=TMZ|access-date=December 12, 2017}}

On July 7, 2017, Takeoff was asked to leave a flight from Atlanta to Des Moines, Iowa, after he refused to move his bag from the floor to an overhead storage bin prior to takeoff.{{Cite web | last=Stedman | first=Alex | date=July 7, 2017 | title=Migos Kicked Off Delta Flight, Managers Claims Racial Profiling | Variety | url=https://variety.com/2017/music/news/migos-kicked-off-delta-flight-racial-profiling-1202490139/ | website=Variety.com | access-date=July 9, 2017}}

In 2017, South Florida rapper XXXTentacion claimed the group injured him and pulled a gun on him.{{Cite web | last=Setaro | first=Shawn | date=November 14, 2017 | title=A History of the Migos/XXXTentacion Beef | url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/a-history-of-migos-xxxtentacion-beef | website=Complex.com | access-date=July 26, 2018}}

In March 2018, the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York sued the group for allegedly inciting a riot at the venue in 2015, when six people were stabbed. A concertgoer who suffered facial injuries also sued the band and the venue.{{cite news|last1=Gavin|first1=Robert|title=Suit claims Migos caused violent 2015 riot|url=https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Suit-Migos-caused-violent-2015-riot-12729844.php#photo-7605302|access-date=March 6, 2018|work=Albany Times Union|date=March 6, 2018}}

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Studio albums

• Yung Rich Nation (2015)
• Culture (2017)
• Culture II (2018)
• Culture III (2021)

• Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour (with Drake) (2018)

• Nobody Safe Tour (with Future) (2017)

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