Takeoff Murder Trial Set for November

The man accused of killing the Migos rapper will face trial nearly four years after the incident.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The trial for the man accused of murdering Takeoff in 2022 is set to take place in November. Patrick Clark, who police say shot and killed the Migos member during an argument following a dice game in Houston, will face trial on November 5.

Why it matters

Takeoff's tragic death at the age of 28 was a major loss for the hip-hop community. This trial will provide long-awaited answers and closure around the circumstances of his killing, which occurred during a dispute at a private afterparty.

The details

According to witnesses, shots rang out during a dispute while several men were gambling in the lobby of 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston. Takeoff was not partaking in the dice game or the argument, but was struck in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. A woman was also shot in the head but survived. Authorities identified Clark, a local DJ, as the shooter through surveillance video. He was arrested a month after the shooting and has been out on $1 million bail for the past three years.

  • Takeoff was killed on November 1, 2022.
  • Clark's trial is set to begin on November 5, 2026.

The players

Patrick Clark

The man accused of shooting and killing Takeoff in 2022. He has been out on $1 million bail for the past three years.

Takeoff

The 28-year-old rapper and member of the hip-hop group Migos who was tragically killed in 2022.

810 Billiards & Bowling

The Houston venue where the shooting that killed Takeoff took place during a private afterparty.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Clark's bail status ahead of the November trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in the hip-hop community, as well as the long road to justice for victims of high-profile crimes.