UPDATE: XXX has been pronounced dead by the Broward Co. Sheriff’s Department.
According to reports out of Deerfield Beach, FL, rapper XXXTentacion has been shot while in his BMW i8 in Broward County and is in critical condition. The rapper was out shopping for motorcycles at RIVA Motorsports when a gunman pulled up to rob him, left him for dead and severely wounded in the drive-by. Though the suspects have not been identified as of yet, police believe two people may have done this at random. It is possible XXX withdrew a large amount of cash from the bank shortly before shopping for a motorcycle. A Louis Vouitton bag was seen left behind at the scene after the shots were fired.
Videos from the incident show him lifeless with multiple people checking his pulse.
After being found unconscious, XXX was rushed to the nearest hospital, but his status is uncertain as of now. Multiple witnesses claim to have heard shots fired.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to $3,000 as reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest.
The adult male victim has been confirmed as 20 year old Jahseh Onfroy aka rapper #XXXTentacion.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) June 18, 2018
This got me fucked up. RIP X. Enormous talent and limitless potential and a strong desire to be a better person. God bless his family, friends and fans.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) June 18, 2018
My heart dropped when I heard about @xxxtentacion, I feel like we only got to see a glimpse of his artistry. I didn’t know him personally but I respect how passionate he was about his music and message. Nobody deserves this kind of ending. gone too soon, damn! RIP
— Sean Don (@BigSean) June 19, 2018
Condolences to family, friends and fans of @xxxtentacion
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) June 18, 2018
Praying for my brother X
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 18, 2018
R.I.P. @xxxtentacion 🙏🏿
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) June 18, 2018
It has been a tumultuous year for XXX, as he’s been experiencing the highs and lows of his career. He is currently awaiting trial, facing multiple counts of domestic violence charges and witness tampering, after being accused of hitting his pregnant girlfriend. His album ? also went No. 1 in the Billboard charts, but he faced backlash when Spotify threatened to take his music off their playlists. It was later instituted back, when other artists like Kendrick Lamar stood up for him following the news.
UPDATE: The XXXTentacion camp has released a statement regarding the artist’s death:
“XXXTentacion touched the lives of millions around the globe and will forever reside in the hearts of countless fans who listened to his music, attended his concerts, and felt the glow of his uncontainable, undeniable, and unique spirit. News about memorial services to be issued forthcoming.
In deference to his family, friends, and loved ones and in light of further investigation, we ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
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