Atlanta rapper Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after nephew Takeoff's shooting death

Quavo poses for a portrait at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

The trauma Migos rapper Quavo suffered after witnessing his nephew Takeoff being gunned down last year is a disturbing sight he doesn’t want anyone else to experience.

Through his pain, Quavo found his purpose as a vocal advocate against gun violence. He’s expected to meet privately with some powerful political figures then speak on a panel discussion about combating the issue during the Congressional Black Caucus legislative conference in Washington on Wednesday.

The Grammy-nominated rapper said Takeoff’s untimely death in 2022 ultimately convinced him to speak up.