Quavo and Takeoff: Songs, Album and Unc & Phew
Quavo and Takeoff were uncle and nephew and two thirds of Migos. Their Unc & Phew songs, the 2022 album, what happened next, and where Hotel Lobby fits.
Quavo and Takeoff were an uncle and his nephew, and two thirds of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos. In 2022 they released music as a duo called Unc & Phew: four singles that led up to one album, Only Built for Infinity Links, on October 7, 2022. Takeoff was killed in Houston on November 1, 2022, less than a month later, so that album is the last project he released in his lifetime. This guide covers the songs, the album, and what happened next, and then explains where the viral Hotel Lobby trend comes from.
Last checked: October 5, 2026. Facts come from the linked pages, mainly Wikipedia and music-press reports. We have not used any of their songs or videos here.
Who Quavo and Takeoff were
Takeoff (Kirshnik Ball, born June 18, 1994) began rapping with his uncle Quavo. They met Offset in grade school and the three became Migos, according to Wikipedia. The group's best-known hit is "Bad and Boujee" (with Lil Uzi Vert), which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of January 21, 2017, according to Wikipedia.
Quavo and Takeoff each released a solo album in 2018, and in 2022 they turned to a project as a pair. Rolling Stone reported in October 2022 that the two said Migos was still a group but on an indefinite hiatus, and that the duo was a way to build on the chemistry they already had (Rolling Stone).
Unc & Phew: the songs in order
The duo's name is a shortened "uncle" and "nephew" (Wikipedia). Their singles, with release dates from the album's Wikipedia page:
| Single | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Lobby | May 20, 2022 | Debut single as a duo, produced by Murda Beatz, Keanu Beats and Fabio Aguilar |
| Us vs. Them | July 29, 2022 | With Gucci Mane |
| Big Stunna | August 26, 2022 | With Birdman |
| Nothing Changed | September 30, 2022 | Fourth single |
| See Bout It | October 7, 2022 | With Mustard; released the day of the album |
"Hotel Lobby" came out amid speculation that Migos was splitting, because Offset was not on it (Wikipedia). Its music video was directed by Keemotion and Quavo and pays homage to the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. On October 31, 2022, the day before Takeoff died, they released the video for "Messy".
The album: Only Built for Infinity Links
Only Built for Infinity Links came out on October 7, 2022, through Quality Control Music and Motown. Guest appearances include Mustard, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Thug, Gunna, Summer Walker, Birdman and Gucci Mane. A few picks to start with, going by the track list and features:
- "See Bout It" with Mustard.
- "To the Bone" with YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
- "Chocolate" with Young Thug and Gunna.
- "Mixy" with Summer Walker.
- "Messy", the last video they released together.
The title is a nod to Raekwon's 1995 debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., and Quavo said in the press release that they wanted to pay tribute to rap duos such as Raekwon and Ghostface, Outkast and The Throne (Universal Music Canada). It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 33,000 album-equivalent units. After Takeoff's death it climbed on the chart to No. 12, according to Wikipedia.
What happened next
Takeoff was shot and killed on November 1, 2022, after a private party at a bowling alley in Houston. A public "Celebration of Life" was held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 11 (Wikipedia). On June 25, 2023, Quavo and Offset reunited on stage at the BET Awards to perform "Hotel Lobby" as a tribute to Takeoff (USA Today).
We keep this section short on purpose. If you are looking for news about the case or about the family, a news source will be more reliable than a guide like this.
Where the Hotel Lobby trend comes from
In 2026 "Hotel Lobby" became a social video trend. The clip behind it is the duo's performance of the song on A COLORS SHOW, filmed against an orange backdrop with the two trading verses into a shared microphone. People used AI tools to put other faces on the two performers, as XXL and Complex describe. Complex(https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/quavo-takeoff-hotel-lobby-ai-trend-tiktok) also reported that some fans pushed back and said the performance should be treated as a memory of Takeoff.
That is a good reason to be careful with the trend. Use your own face and photos of people who have agreed to appear, say in the caption that a video is AI-generated, and do not use somebody else's recording or footage without permission. Our guide to the Hotel Lobby trend compares the main ways to make a version, and Hotel Lobby trend ideas has ten duet ideas for friends, couples and pets.
If you want a duet video of your own
Rap Duet does not use Quavo and Takeoff's songs, voices or footage. You add two photos of yourself and a friend, pick the orange Hotel Lobby stage and a topic, and get a short vertical video of the two of you trading verses over an original AI song with new lyrics. It takes a few minutes. It is not a copy of the viral clip, and it is not affiliated with Quavo, Takeoff or Migos. New Google accounts get free credits for one short 5-second song, with a limited number of free spots each day; everything else uses credits.
- Hotel Lobby AI video maker: the orange booth stage with two photos.
- Migos AI duet page: the same idea for fans of the group's style, with original lyrics.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Unc & Phew, Only Built for Infinity Links, Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew), Takeoff (rapper), Bad and Boujee
- Rolling Stone interview, October 7, 2022
- Universal Music Canada release, October 7, 2022
- USA Today on the 2023 BET Awards tribute
- XXL on the Hotel Lobby AI trend
- Complex on the Hotel Lobby AI trend
FAQ
Are Quavo and Takeoff related?
Yes. Takeoff was Quavo’s nephew. Their duo name, Unc & Phew, is short for “uncle” and “nephew”. Along with Offset, they were the members of the Atlanta group Migos.
What was the duo’s name and album?
They recorded as Unc & Phew. Their only studio album, Only Built for Infinity Links, came out on October 7, 2022, through Quality Control Music and Motown, and debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
What was the first Quavo and Takeoff song as a duo?
“Hotel Lobby” was their first single as Unc & Phew, released on May 20, 2022. It was followed by “Us vs. Them” with Gucci Mane, “Big Stunna” with Birdman and “Nothing Changed”.
When did Takeoff die?
Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on November 1, 2022, less than a month after the duo’s album came out. He was 28.
What is the Hotel Lobby trend?
It is a 2026 social video trend based on their Hotel Lobby performance, where people put other faces on the two performers. Some fans have said the performance should be treated as a memory of Takeoff, so use only your own face and photos of people who agree to appear.
Does Rap Duet use their music or video?
No. Rap Duet makes an original AI song and performance for the two people in your photos. Nothing from the Quavo and Takeoff recordings or videos is used, and Rap Duet is not affiliated with them.
Want your own duet video?
Upload two photos, keep the orange Hotel Lobby stage and get a 12-second duet over an original AI song.
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