Music / NewsMusic / NewsFlorida rapper XXXTentacion has died at 20He was shot in what appeared to be an armed robberyShareLink copied ✔️June 19, 2018June 19, 2018TextSelim Bulut XXXTentacion has been killed during a possible robbery. He was 20 years old. Police report that the rapper was leaving a motorcycle shop in Pompano Beach when he was approached by two armed suspects. At least one of the suspects shot XXX, real name Jahseh Onfroy, before feeling in an SUV. He was transferred to Broward Health North where he was pronounced dead, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The investigation is ongoing. Earlier in the day, TMZ reported that Onfroy had “no pulse” following the incident. During his rise to fame, Onfroy was embroiled in legal troubles. He allegedly beat his pregnant girlfriend, and was arrested under further charges of false imprisonment, witness tampering, and aggravated battery. Last year, Pitchfork released police testiomy from his alleged victim outlining a pattern of abuse, while the Miami New Times reported the full extent of Onfroy’s girlfriend’s claims, including that he hit her in the face and sexually assaulted her. In March, his album ? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, beating a chart record for his previous album 17, which landed at No. 2. The rapper’s label, Caroline, told Variety in a statement: “Everyone at Caroline is shocked to learn of the tragic death of Jahseh Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.” Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?