Rapper Takeoff’s Mother Feuds With Dad Over Lawsuit Win

Rapper Takeoff’s Mother Feuds With Dad Over Lawsuit Win. Born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff (born Kirsnick Khari Ball) first discovered his passion for music in the seventh grade, when he began making beats and developing his own distinct rhythms. In 2008, he joined forces with his uncle Quavo and close friend Offset to form a rap trio originally called the Polo Club. By 2011, the group officially changed their name to Migos and released their first full-length mixtape, Juug Season, kicking off an era that would fundamentally reshape the sound of modern trap music.

Legal Battle Brews: Rapper Takeoff’s Parents Feud Over Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlement

The tragic 2022 passing of Migos rapper Takeoff continues to cast a long shadow over his family. Following a recent settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. A bitter legal battle has erupted between the late artist’s parents. Titania Davenport and Kenneth Ball disagreed over how the settlement funds should be distributed.

The Source of the Funds

In 2023, Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, filed a multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit in Texas. It was against the owners of 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston. The venue where Takeoff was fatally shot was held accountable. The lawsuit accused the venue of negligence. Citing a severe lack of security measures despite its knowledge that a high-profile event would attract a celebrity crowd.

After securing a legal settlement with the venue, the focus has shifted to the probate court. In order to determine who is entitled to the financial payout. Takeoff tragically passed away without leaving behind a valid will. He left a massive estate, and any subsequent legal winnings were subject to intestate succession laws.

Mother Claims His Father Was Absent

According to court documents obtained by media outlets, Davenport disagrees with sharing the settlement. She claims that Takeoff’s father, Kenneth Ball, should receive absolutely nothing from the settlement.

Davenport’s legal filings detail her perspective on their family history:

• Single Motherhood: She states she raised Takeoff completely as a single mother, providing nearly all financial, emotional, and physical support until he reached adulthood.

• Career Support: She continued to support him as he built his career with Migos, and once he achieved superstardom, Takeoff covered her living expenses, housing, and vehicle expenses.

• Father’s Absence: Davenport alleges that Kenneth Ball provided “negligible financial support and effectively no emotional support” throughout Takeoff’s life, and never received financial help from the rapper while he was alive.

The Father’s Counterargument

Despite the claims of his absence, Kenneth Ball is actively fighting for a piece of the pie. He initially joined the civil suit claiming substantial “pecuniary loss” from his son’s passing, including emotional trauma, loss of counsel, and burial expenses. He argues that as a biological parent, he is legally entitled to an equal share of the wrongful death settlement under the law.

Beyond the financial split, the parents are also deadlocked in a jurisdictional dispute:

• Kenneth Ball wants the state of Texas to oversee the distribution of the funds.

• Titania Davenport wants the matter handled in Georgia, where the formal probate case regarding Takeoff’s estate was originally filed.

Current Status: A judge has yet to rule on how the settlement funds will be split or which state court will maintain final jurisdiction over the matter.

For further details and unfolding updates on this estate dispute, you can read the full reporting featured on PopCrush and follow local breakdowns on Foxy 99.

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