Rapper XXXTentacion Reportedly Dead At 20

XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion, the often controversial but hugely popular rapper behind hits like "SAD!," has died. He was 20.

TMZ reported that the rapper was shot in South Florida on Monday (June 18) while leaving a motorcycle dealer. After being rushed to an area hospital, he was pronounced dead. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed his death on Twitter.

Born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, he hailed from Flordia's Broward County and first came to a moderate degree of fame in 2017 thanks to his SoundCloud hit "Look At Me!" XXL magazine also included him in its annual Freshman class of rappers to watch that same year, giving him further mainstream exposure.


According to police, the 20 year old was ambushed by two men in a Black SUV, while he was leaving a motorcyle dealership. The men pulled out guns and shot him dead.

Another story is that he was leaving the dealership when a ‘gunman driving a black Dodge Journey ran up to his vehicle and shot him.’ Multiple gun shots were heard.


Emergency dispatch radio described two black males wearing hoodies, and the shooter was wearing a red mask in the incident which they have classified as a drive-by shooting.

The car used in the shooting has been confirmed as a black Dodge Journey, with dark tint and black wheels.

Witnesses at the scene also told cops that a Louis Vuitton bag was taken from XXX’s vehicle

XXXTentacion who was a promising talent was awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend. He was also facing more than a dozen felony charges and has been on house arrest until recently after the judge let him out so he could tour.

Xxxtentacion was filmed lying motionless behind the wheel of his car. He was later rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.