The pregnant girlfriend of a footballer-turned-drill rapper who was stabbed to death at Notting Hill carnival has written a devastating tribute.
Takayo Nembhard, 21, was tragically stabbed on Ladbroke Grove beneath the Westway flyover at 8pm on Monday.
Police officers offered him first aid until paramedics arrived, then he was carried to an ambulance past large crowds.
Mr Nembhard, who went by the stage moniker TKorStretch, was confirmed dead Friday night at a local hospital.
His girlfriend is expecting; a memorial says the baby will never meet him.
She posted a photo of him cuddling her baby belly and said, ‘So glad to be carrying a part of you.’ Love you now and forever.
Mr Nembhard’s death was announced in an Instagram post today: ‘Two years ago, a 19-year-old guy travelled from Bristol to see me at my studio with his dad, Takayo Nembhard AKA TKorStretch.
This encounter was an adventure. We made awesome music. He had boundless potential and was near to greatness.
I’m sad to report that Takayo (TKorStretch) died yesterday night. This is what happened when he arrived from Bristol to enjoy the London carnival.
My sympathies to TK’s mother and father, brother, two sisters, girlfriend, and unborn kid. What happened to TK hurts my heart. Friends, rest in peace.
Mr. Nembhard’s manager stated he went to Carnival with his sister and pals to have fun. This is terrible for a brilliant youngster.
After retiring from football owing to injuries, he turned to drill rapping.
Former Met commander Roy Ramm claimed the last day of Notting Hill ‘degenerates’ into violence.
‘Most people are safe,’ he told LBC. Sunday was great. Yesterday was a safe, well-policed day. Police have learnt how to police carnivals throughout time.
It tends to degrade on the final day. Drug dealers, gangs tend to disdain carnival and use it to settle grudges, mark territory, and draw blades.
Ex-Scotland Yard chief warns gangs take control last day of carnival.
Former Met commander Roy Ramm claimed the last day of Notting Hill ‘degenerates’ into violence.
‘Most people are safe,’ he told LBC. Sunday was great. Yesterday was a safe, well-policed day. Police have learnt how to police carnivals throughout time.
It tends to degrade on the final day. Drug dealers, gangs tend to disdain carnival and use it to settle grudges, mark territory, and draw blades. It’s a tragedy for the victim’s family and for Notting Hill.
‘It’s hard to do anything outside what cops are doing. It began as a spontaneous celebration years ago, when cops danced with revellers. Will 14,000 cops make a difference when there were 7,000?
These young males want to fight, mark their area, and sell narcotics. They want to destroy it at night.
During least 34 policemen were attacked at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, the Metropolitan Police Federation said.
We help coworkers. This incident annually attacks our officers. It’s feared by coworkers. Nothing changes.’
It’s a tragedy for the victim’s family and for Notting Hill.
‘It’s hard to do anything outside what cops are doing. It began as a spontaneous celebration years ago, when cops danced with revellers.
7,000 police were present; will 14,000 make a difference?
These young males want to fight, mark their area, and sell narcotics. They want to destroy it at night.
During least 34 policemen were attacked at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, the Metropolitan Police Federation said.
We help coworkers. This incident annually attacks our officers. It’s feared by coworkers. No change.’
Sadiq Khan called the horrific stabbing’sickening’
He urged anybody with information to call 101 or tweet @CrimeStoppersUK. Silence is disgraceful.
TKorStretch performed using masks.
In July, he told Wordplay Magazine, “I don’t want my face to be famous.” I don’t want Tesco shoppers to know I’m a musician.
‘I don’t care about celebrity; I simply want to do music. I don’t like chatting to others, but when I’m with my mom or sisters, I simply want to relax.
After sustaining a leg injury playing for Bristol Rovers’ under-17 squad, he started composing music.
‘I was at the academy from age 6 to 16, but I got a clot in my right leg and couldn’t play for a long,’ he added.
‘I needed something to keep me focused so I wouldn’t go crazy. I enjoyed singing so I went to little studios and eventually became serious.’
We’re thinking about his family as they grieve. Met homicide officers are investigating a murder.
They’ll follow every lead to find the culprits and bring them to justice.
‘Hundreds of people were around when this happened. I encourage anybody who observed anything, has camera evidence, or other information to come forward.
Anyone with information should call 101, referencing 7478/29AUG.
Last night, the Met tweeted: ‘A Section 60 order is in effect inside the Notting Hill Carnival footprint and boundaries. Tonight at 21:24 till August 30 at 01:00.
‘This follows violent events and stabbings. Crowds continue in and around the footprint.
A Met Police horse died Sunday evening after fainting during the carnival. Police Horse Sandown’s death is under investigated.
The 2019 carnival cost the Met Police £8.6 million. The event brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to London and generates £120 million.
Two million people visited Notting Hill’s street carnival during the Bank Holiday weekend.
The carnival has celebrated Afro-Caribbean customs since 1966, when 1,000 individuals attended.
Last night, organisers stated, ‘It’s been great to have Notting Hill Carnival back on the road.’
Carnival’s over. Thanks for making it special. Next year!
Notting Hill Carnival will return to west London this weekend, Mayor Sadiq Khan said.
This community-led celebration of Caribbean history and culture is one of the world’s largest street festivals.
I advise everyone attending Carnival to come early to enjoy this celebration of our capital’s diversity.
After the Notting Hill Carnival, street cleaners will have to deal with mountains of trash.
Roads and streets around the West London event were filled with trash, including a broken TfL bike and takeout cartons.
First time in three years, feathery dancers brought the celebration to Notting Hill’s streets.
On Sunday, revellers dancing on a bus stop’s roof caused it to fall during the carnival.
Carnival arrests
Since the commencement of Notting Hill Carnival, 209 arrests have been made, according to Scotland Yard.
36x drug possession
5 thefts
27x order
46 offences
8 assaults
10x drug possession
33x Weapons possession
7 DUIs
Other
Theft, robbery
Huge crowds gasped and exclaimed in amazement when the roof of the Kensal House bus shelter on Ladbroke Grove collapsed, almost burying four people below.
Two persons sustained minor injuries but did not require further treatment following the event, which occurred at the conclusion of ‘family day’
Paramedics rushed a lady who gave birth near the event to the hospital.
Officers comforted the lady before paramedics came and took mother and baby away.
London Ambulance received a call at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 28 about a woman in labour at Notting Hill Carnival.
Adult and baby were treated at the scene and rushed to the hospital.
MailOnline has asked about the mother and baby’s condition.
One video showed two men punching each other before being pulled apart while others sang Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds.
Emancipated Run Crew members, dressed in green to honour Grenfell victims, began the parade and Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday.
Young children dancing with their parents while blowing whistles. Co-founder Jules Stephenson said, ‘Everyone is really enthusiastic about carnival coming back.’
Pandemic halted the two-day celebration for two years.
West London sound systems attracted dancing masses with thunderous music.
Small children waving Jamaican flags from their doorsteps.
‘Hooded adolescents’ raced through Reading and Leeds Festival campgrounds, burning chairs and tents.
Anyone with information on the Notting Hill Carnival stabbing can call 101 and mention 7478/29AUG. Crimestoppers’ anonymous hotline is 0800 555 111.