Offset Drops Emotional Tribute to Takeoff in “Never Let Go” with John Legend
Offset is wearing his heart on his sleeve in one of the most emotional tracks of his career.
On his new album KIARI, the Atlanta rapper delivers a touching tribute to his late cousin and Migos groupmate, Takeoff, on the track “Never Let Go” featuring John Legend.
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The stripped-down visual accompanying the song sets the tone. John Legend sits at a white piano, surrounded by soft white flowers, as he sings the haunting chorus:
"I lost my brother, but I gained an angel / I remember all the times we had, forever I'm grateful / If I could get one more time to see you again / I would hold you tight and never let go, my friend."
Offset soon joins, delivering one of his most vulnerable verses to date. The pain in his words is palpable:
"Play back all the memories, hopin' they don't fade / Bando to the jet, jet to the stage / Hard to see my na in that grave, this sht crazy / I'd give all this sh*t back just to get you back, Can't trust these n**as, f*ck 'em, how I'm supposed to get over you? / Ain't been the same, 'cause the pain f*ck up everything."
Offset Honors Takeoff with Heartfelt Song Featuring John Legend:
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Takeoff was tragically k*lled in November 2022 at a private party in Houston. The man accused of firing the fatal shot, Patrick Clark, has since been charged.
The hip-hop community was rocked by the news, and Offset’s grief has been a consistent part of his narrative ever since.
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“Never Let Go” doesn’t just honor Takeoff, it captures the ongoing pain of losing a brother, a collaborator, and a core part of Offset’s identity.
The track is a standout moment on KIARI, revealing a side of Offset that fans rarely see. Despite past tension, Offset and fellow Migos member Quavo have recently reconnected.
The two were seen together in June celebrating what would’ve been Takeoff’s 31st birthday, proof that even in loss, some bonds can be repaired.
Never Let Go is more than a song, it’s Offset’s emotional farewell. And for hip-hop fans, it’s a powerful reminder of how deep the love between Migos members really ran.