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The Unexpected Death of Rapper XXXTentacion

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American rapper and singer Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion.

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He produced music that explores heavy themes such as depression, loneliness, and suicide, amassing many followers and fans who mourned his unexpected passing back in 2018.

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He was shot and killed in an apparent robbery by four people outside RIVA Motorsports, a motorcycle and watercraft seller in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

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On June 18, Onfroy went to the bank to withdraw some money before heading to RIVA Motorsports. After withdrawing money, he was followed by alleged murderers in a dark-colored SUV.

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At 3:30 p.m. that day Onfroy arrived at the motorcycle dealership with his uncle. Allen and Williams were recorded following the rapper and his uncle inside the store.

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The 20-year-old rapper left the motorcycle shop and was driving away in his car shortly before 4 p.m. on June 18, 2018, when the SUV drove in front of him and blocked his way.

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Suspects Newsome and Boatwright then exited the vehicle and demanded “property” from the rapper. After a brief struggle, they shot Onfroy multiple times in the neck.

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The rapper was then taken to hospital. He was in critical condition for about an hour and a half before he was pronounced dead due to the harm caused by the several shots on his neck.

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