The mother of late rapper Takeoff, Titania Davenport-Treet, is suing the Houston venue where he died, saying the property, 810 Billiards & Bowling, was unsafe and the owners are responsible for his death.
Davenport-Treet’s lawsuit, filed June 7 in Harris County, Texas, states that she is seeking “compensatory, special, economic, consequential, general, punitive and all other damages permissible under Texas law.”
Her lawsuit also states that the defendants were aware of how dangerous the venue could be, and failed to provide the proper safety measures to keep someone of Takeoff’s caliber safe.
Mike Siniscalchi is the founder and CEO of 810 Bowling, Erik Covitz is the co-owner, Mark McGee is the general manager, but listed as defendants in the lawsuit are Houston LLC, LVA4 Houston Greenstreet, Lionstone Partners, Midway Companies and Cushman & Wakefield of Texas.
Takeoff’s Death
On Nov. 1, 2022, 28-year-old Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball, was killed when outside of the bowling alley after attending a private party. The Migos rap trio member was one of the few celebrities at the event, which the lawsuit states. He was right outside of the venue when he was shot after gunfire suddenly broke out. An autopsy showed he died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso.
Fellow Migos member, Quavo, who is Takeoff’s uncle, was also on the scene. The third member of the successful Grammy-nominated group, Offset, was not.
Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was indicted in May in Takeoff’s murder. According to Houston police, the gunfire followed a disagreement over a “lucrative” game of dice, but Takeoff, authorities have said, was not involved and was “an innocent bystander.”
The Lawsuit
The lawsuit points the finger squarely at the owners of the bowling alley. “Defendants provided no screening mechanisms, no after-hour controls or security measures, and no enforcement of rules or industry standards to deter crime against their invitees, to include [Takeoff],” the lawsuit alleges. “In fact, social media posting in advance of the party made it clear that not only basic security measures needed to be followed, but advance planning and consideration should have been taken into account, which Defendants were negligent in failing to do.”
Rolling Stone reported that Davenport-Treet’s lawsuit notes that 810 Billiards & Bowling violated 18 courts of alleged negligence, for instance, “Negligently failing to provide adequate and appropriate security personnel” and “Negligently failing to properly inspect and maintain the premises” and “Negligently failing to warn invitees of known hazards at the property” and “Negligently failing to properly retain, hire, train, and supervise their employees.”
According to the lawsuit, the owners knew the area was unsafe and were aware the party would be attended by celebrities, but failed to take precautions to keep their guests safe.
“Defendants knew or should have known that a significant number of violent crimes were committed at the subject premises and in the surrounding area, but negligently failed to protect invitees like [Takeoff] from the risks of violent crime,” the lawsuit reads.
It continues, “Moreover, in addition to prior crimes, Defendants negligently failed to take necessary and unique precautions due to the specific event and the attendees. Specifically, Defendants knew that based on the nature of the party, celebrities would more likely than not be in attendance and potentially be the targets of crime. Defendants negligently represented proper security would be in place, when in fact none was; this caused many people to come to the event without concern.”
Battle Over Takeoff’s Estate
The rapper left behind an estimated net worth of $26 million. He reportedly did not have a will, which has led to a dispute over his estate between his parents, Davenport-Treet and Kenneth M. Ball, as Finurah previously reported.
Both parents, who live in Georgia and are no longer together, claim to have been in Takeoff’s life. But only one is entitled to inherit his estate, and according to state law, it is the parent who was closer to their son.
Takeoff previously shared about being raised by a single mother.
This situation is so tragic and complicated. It’s heartbreaking to see a mother fight for her son’s legacy and estate while dealing with the aftermath of such a sudden loss. I hope justice is served and the truth comes out in this case.
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This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see the family having to fight over his estate at such a difficult time. I hope the legal issues get resolved quickly and they can focus on remembering Takeoff for the incredible artist he was.
This situation is heartbreaking on so many levels. It’s so sad to see a family torn apart by tragedy and then facing legal battles. I hope for justice and peace for Takeoff’s mom and the entire family as they navigate this tough time.
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This situation is incredibly tragic. It’s heartbreaking to see a family having to fight through such pain while dealing with the complexities of a large estate. I hope justice is served and the family finds some peace amidst this battle.
This is such a heartbreaking situation. It’s incredibly sad to see how the loss of Takeoff has turned into a legal battle, especially for his family. I hope they find the justice and closure they deserve amid this tragedy.
This is such a heartbreaking situation. It’s always tough when tragedy strikes, especially in such a public and unexpected manner. I can’t imagine the stress Takeoff’s mom must be feeling, not only dealing with the loss of her son but also navigating the complexities of his estate. I hope she finds some peace and justice through this difficult time.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see that a mother has to go through such pain while also dealing with the complicated aftermath of her son’s death. I hope justice is served and that all parties involved find some peace.
This is such a heartbreaking situation. It’s incredibly sad to see families grappling with loss in such a public way, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of an estate. I hope the truth comes out and that justice is served for Takeoff and his loved ones.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see a mother fighting for justice while dealing with the loss of her son. I can’t imagine the emotional toll this has taken on her, especially with the added complexity of the estate battle. I hope she finds peace and that they get to the bottom of what happened that night.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see a family torn apart during such a difficult time. I hope justice is served and that Takeoff’s legacy is honored properly.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see a mother fighting for justice after losing her son in such a senseless way. I hope the truth comes to light and that Takeoff’s legacy is honored properly as they navigate these difficult legal battles.
It’s heartbreaking to see the family fighting over this tragedy while also dealing with the loss of Takeoff. I hope they find a way to come together during such a difficult time. The circumstances around his death raise important questions about safety at public venues.
This is such a heartbreaking situation. It’s tragic to see how a family’s grief can turn into legal battles over money. I hope justice is served, not just for Takeoff but also for his loved ones who are trying to navigate this difficult time.
This is such a tragic situation, and it’s heartbreaking to see a family torn apart by loss and legal battles. I can only imagine the pain Takeoff’s mom must be feeling right now. I hope justice is served, and his legacy is honored properly.
It’s heartbreaking to see the family dealing with such a loss while also navigating the complexities of a legal battle over his estate. Takeoff’s talent and legacy deserve to be honored, but this situation seems to complicate the healing process. I hope they find some peace and resolution soon.
This is such a heart-wrenching situation. It’s tragic to see a family torn apart by such loss and now a legal battle over a huge estate on top of it. I really hope the truth comes out and justice is served for Takeoff and his family.
This is such a tragic and complicated situation. It’s heartbreaking to see the aftermath of Takeoff’s death become a legal battle, especially involving his family. Hopefully, justice will be served, and his legacy can be honored properly.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s heartbreaking to see a family fighting over an estate while also dealing with the loss of a loved one. I hope justice is served and that Takeoff’s legacy is honored in a way he would have wanted.
This is such a tragic situation. It’s devastating to see a family torn apart by loss and financial disputes. Hopefully, justice for Takeoff and his legacy will come to light through this case.