Are Quavo and Takeoff Related? Uncle, Nephew, Unc & Phew
Yes. Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle, and the two were raised together by Quavo’s mother. In 2022 they recorded as a duo under the name Unc & Phew. Offset, the third member of Migos, is not related to either of them, even though many people think he is their cousin. Here are the facts, with sources.
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Quick facts
| Real name | Born | Relation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quavo | Quavious Keyate Marshall | April 2, 1991, Athens, Georgia | Takeoff’s uncle |
| Takeoff | Kirsnick Khari Ball | June 18, 1994, Lawrenceville, Georgia | Quavo’s nephew (died November 1, 2022) |
| Offset | Kiari Kendrell Cephus | December 14, 1991 | Not related; a classmate of Quavo |
Sources: Wikipedia: Quavo, Wikipedia: Takeoff), Wikipedia: Offset), Wikipedia: Migos. Takeoff’s first name is also spelled Kirshnik in some credits.
How are Quavo and Takeoff related?
Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle, three years older. They grew up in the same household, raised by Quavo’s mother, and formed Migos together in Lawrenceville, Georgia in 2008, first under the name Polo Club (Wikipedia: Quavo, Wikipedia: Migos).
Is Offset related to Quavo and Takeoff?
No. Offset was long described as a cousin, but he later said he is not related to either of them and was a classmate of Quavo (Wikipedia: Migos).
Who are Unc & Phew?
Unc & Phew is the name Quavo and Takeoff used as a duo: “Unc” for uncle, “Phew” for nephew. They first used it in May 2022 with “Hotel Lobby”, while rumors of a Migos split were going around (Wikipedia: Unc & Phew).
| Unc & Phew release | Type | Released |
|---|---|---|
| “Hotel Lobby” | Debut single | May 20, 2022 |
| “Us vs. Them” with Gucci Mane | Single | July 2022 |
| “Big Stunna” with Birdman | Single | August 2022 |
| “Nothing Changed” | Single | September 2022 |
| Only Built for Infinity Links | Album, their only one, without Offset | October 7, 2022 |
The album title nods to Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and to the uncle and nephew bond, and the album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 (Wikipedia).
Takeoff’s death
Takeoff was fatally shot outside a bowling alley in Houston on November 1, 2022. Police said he was not believed to be the intended target (Wikipedia)).
What happened to Migos after Takeoff?
- June 25, 2023: Quavo and Offset performed together for the first time since the split, in a tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards (Wikipedia: Migos).
- October 5, 2023: Offset confirmed in an interview with Hot 97 that Migos had officially disbanded (Wikipedia: Migos).
- May 5, 2026: the official Migos Instagram account revealed that Quavo and Offset had reunited the group, with a final Migos album announced as coming soon (Wikipedia: Migos).
From Unc & Phew to the Hotel Lobby AI trend
In June 2022 Unc & Phew performed “Hotel Lobby” on A COLORS SHOW, in an orange booth with one hanging mic (COLORS). In September 2026 people started using AI to put other pairs in that booth, a meme also called Migos AI or the AI rap duo trend, and Quavo reposted the original performance on September 23 (Complex). The story of the song is in The “Hotel Lobby” song.
Most versions start from two photos: an AI video model puts both people in the booth and copies the Unc & Phew moves. Some keep the original track; others swap it for an AI rap written about the pair, so the clip is about them rather than about Quavo and Takeoff.
FAQ
Is Takeoff Quavo’s son?
No. Takeoff is Quavo’s nephew. Quavo is his uncle, about three years older.
Are Offset and Quavo cousins?
No. Offset is often called their cousin, but he has said he is not related to Quavo or Takeoff; he was a classmate of Quavo.
Did Quavo and Takeoff make music without Offset?
Yes. As Unc & Phew, Quavo and Takeoff released “Hotel Lobby” and three more singles in 2022 and the album Only Built for Infinity Links on October 7, 2022. Offset is not on it.
What does Unc & Phew mean?
“Unc” is short for uncle (Quavo) and “Phew” for nephew (Takeoff). It is the name they used as a duo in 2022.
Sources
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