Quavo dedicates new song ‘Greatness’ to Takeoff, reveals possible end of Migos | New Pittsburgh Courier

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Quavo dedicates new song ‘Greatness’ to Takeoff, reveals possible end of Migos | New Pittsburgh Courier

Migos will be remembered as one of the most successful groups in hip-hop history. However, the best days of Migos may be long gone. In a new song released by Quavo called “Greatness,” the Atlanta-based rapper dedicates the song to fallen member Takeoff and sheds light on the future of the Migos. Rapping over a … Continued

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