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16 Facts You Need To Know About 'Bad & Boujee' Rappers Migos

From their humble beginnings in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to dominating the charts with their hit single 'Bad And Boujee', here's everything you need to know about the Hip-Hop's biggest rap trio.

  1. Migos

    1. Migos formed in 2009

    However, the trio briefly performed as a duo in 2015 after Offset was sent to jail after group’s tour bus was raided after a show at a university. Quavo and Takeoff were released, while Offset remained in custody for eight months until his release the following December. Picture: Getty

  2. Migos Culture II Release Date January 26th 2018

    2. When are Migos releasing their second album CULTURE 2?

    Migos have revealed that they plan to release their album 'CULTURE 2' on 26th January 2018. The Atlanta trio's album, which will include previously released singles 'Motorsport' and 'Stir Fry', is rumoured to include Drake, Kanye West and more on the tracklist. There is currently on official artwork for the project, however the group have released an image which features the number 2 in Roman numerals alongside flying birds.

  3. Migos

    3. Migos are all related.

    Quavo is Offset’s cousin, and Takeoff is Quavo’s nephew. Picture: Instagram

  4. Migos for Flaunt Magazine

    4. What are Migos' real names?

    Quavo's full name is Quavious Keyate Marshall, Offset's is Kiari Kendrell Cephus and Takeoff's is Kirshnik Khari Ball. Picture: Instagram

  5. Migos

    5. How old are Migos?

    Quavo is 26 years old (born 2nd April 1991), Offset is 25 (born 14th December 1991) and Takeoff is 22 (born 18th June 1994). Picture: Getty

  6. Migos

    6. Where are Migos from?

    All three Migos are from Lawrenceville, Georgia. Picture: Getty

  7. Migos

    7. What does Migos mean?

    As well as being the shortened version of 'Amigos' (meaning 'friend' in Spanish), 'Migos' is another term for an abandoned house that is used as a trap house for drugs to be made and sold. The trio said their trap music is based on what they've witnessed growing up. Picture: Instagram

  8. Migos and Drake

    8. Drake is a big fan.

    Drizzy famously remixed Migos 2013 song 'Versace', sending it viral and helping it achieve Gold certification in the US. The 'One Dance' hitmaker has also performed live with the trio. Picture: Instagram

  9. Migos

    9. 'Versace' was inspired by Tupac and Biggie.

    One of the lead singles form their “Young Rich N***as' was inspired by the rap icon's styles. “We always be feelin’ like Biggie and Tupac. We like that vintage look. All that gold, the silk, the ancient pharaohs” say the trio. Picture: Instagram

  10. Migos

    10. Migos have an estimated net worth of $12 million.

    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Migos have a net worth of $12 million. Offset's net worth is an estimated $4 million. Based on their group net worth, it can be estimated that Quavo's net worth is at least $4 million and so is Takeoff's net worth. Picture: Instagram

  11. Quavo Huncho

    11. Quavo played football in high school before becoming a rapper.

    Quavo was the starting quarterback in his high school football team. He dropped out during his senior to pursue a rap career. Picture: Instagram

  12. Migos

    12. Migos have released two studio albums, 12 mixtapes and one EP.

    Migos dropped their first mixtape, ‘Jugg Season’, in 2011 for free. Fast-forward five years, and the trio would go on to achieve a number one album in the US with their sophomore album 'Culture'. Picture: Instagram

  13. Migos

    13. People used to think that Migos invented the 'dab'.

    Following the release of their viral 2015 hit 'Look At My Dab', Migos were thought by many to have invented the dance craze. However, although the ‘dab’ did originate in the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene, there has always been disagreement about who initially started the dance. Picture: Instagram

  14. Quavo and Nicki Minaj

    14. Quavo once said his celebrity crush is Nicki Minaj...

    “I feel like she hood. She look like she can control somebody," he said, "I don’t like my girls chasing me and stuff like that. I like to be the dog." Picture: Instagram

  15. Quavo and Karrueche

    15. But has since been spotted with Karrueche Tran, Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend.

    Rumours began circling in April 2017 that the pair were dating. Picture: Instagram

  16. Migos members

    16. How many members are in Migos?

    There are three members currently in Atlanta rap group Migos: Quavo, real name, Quavious Keyate Marshall; Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus; and Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball.

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