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A picture of the late rapper Takeoff on a screen at the American Music Awards in November
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A suspect has been arrested a month after the death of US rapper Takeoff in Houston.
The 33-year-old was charged with murder, the Texas city police said.
He is said to have shot and killed 28-year-old Takeoff - real name Kirsnick Khari Ball - on November 1 in Houston.
In addition, a 22-year-old was reported in the context of the incident for illegal possession of weapons.
According to investigators, the fatal incident happened after a private party at a bowling alley.
Shots were fired during an argument.
Sergeant Michael Burrow described the rapper as an "innocent bystander."
He was unarmed and not involved in the argument.
"We've lost a good man," said Police Chief Troy Finner.
Together with rappers Quavo and Offset, a cousin of Takeoff, Takeoff formed the Grammy-nominated group Migos from Atlanta, Georgia.
Migos celebrated successes with hits like »Versace«, »Bad and Boujee« and »MotorSport«.
Thousands said goodbye at a large funeral service in mid-November.
Musicians such as Drake, Justin Bieber, Chloe Bailey and Yolanda Adams also paid tribute to Takeoff.
His family set up a foundation dedicated to community projects to combat gun violence.
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