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6:00 PM PT -- The Broward Co. Sheriff's Dept. tweeted it's offering a reward up to $3,000 for anyone who might have a tip that leads to an arrest in the XXX shooting.
4:07 PM PT -- The Sheriff's Dept. just released a statement saying XXX was approached by two armed suspects as he left the dealership. They say at least one of the suspects fired their gun, striking XXX. Cops say they believe the incident was a possible robbery.
2:40 PM PT -- Broward Co. Sheriff's Dept. says XXXTentacion has been pronounced dead.
According to the dispatch call the suspects were described as 2 black males wearing hoodies, and the shooter was wearing a red mask.
The car has been confirmed as a black Dodge Journey, with dark tint and black wheels.
2:14 PM PT -- Witnesses told cops a Louis Vuitton bag was taken from XXX's vehicle.
1:57 PM PT -- Additional dispatch audio has revealed XXX was transported as a "Level 1" trauma patient ... dispatchers described him as comatose.
1:48 PM PT -- According to dispatch audio -- the incident was a possible drive-by -- dispatchers named a black Dodge Journey as the possible getaway.
1:35 PM PT -- The Broward Co. Fire Dept. tells us XXX has been rushed to a hospital. Witnesses say they heard multiple shots fired. His condition is unknown at this point.
XXXTentacion was shot Monday -- TMZ has learned -- and an eyewitness tells us he appeared lifeless with no pulse.
The 20-year-old rapper was shopping for motorcycles in South Florida and, as he was leaving the motorcycle dealer, a gunman ran up to his vehicle and shot him.
XXX was in his share of feuds ... but, as far as we know, there were no ominous fights between him and anyone else.
He's had serious legal trouble ... he's awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend. He's facing more than a dozen felony charges. Prosecutors accused him of witness tampering.
XXX was on house arrest, but the judge recently let him out so he could tour.
XXX was well respected by other artists for his musical talent. Shortly after news of his death, Kanye West reacted.
rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏 I never told you how much you inspired me when you were here thank you for existing pic.twitter.com/QU7DR3Ghbw — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 18, 2018
He'd had real success in his brief career -- his last album debuted at #1.
Last year he got jumped by a bunch of guys in L.A., and initially thought Migos was responsible. He later apologized to them, but he told us the incident did not shake him enough to increase his security detail.
WASHINGTON (Circa) -- XXXTentacion was shot on Monday and pronounced dead.
The rapper was reportedly shot while shopping for motorcycles in South Florida. TMZ says a gunman ran towards the rapper's vehicle and shot him. Emergency dispatch audio from the scene has been released with a dispatcher saying a victim in a black BMW was shot (you can hear the audio here).
Broward County Sheriff's Dept. pronounced the rapper dead late Monday afternoon. In a tweet, the department said "the adult male that was taken to the hospital has been pronounced dead."
"He has his mouth open and his hand out. Two people went over and checked his pulse," said Stephanie Martinez, a 29-year-old mother told The Associated Press. "It's just weird because he should've had security and stuff with him."
The rapper was about to face a trial after being accused of domestic violence by his pregnant girlfriend, TMZ reports.
His music videos have garnered millions of hits on YouTube - specifically a single titled "SAD!" which has over 173 million views. The same single also had more the 270 million streams on Spotify and was in the Top 50 charts this past week. He was also named as one of the rap industry's most influential "Freshman" rappers, according to XXL Magazine. The rapper was even featured on the publication's cover.
His album titled "?" debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart in March. His musical influences were Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and Nirvana.
Most recently, he was in the headlines after Spotify decided to remove his music from their promoted playlists. The company began a new policy which would remove "hateful music and conduct." They were responding to domestic violence accusations made against XXX.
TMZ says that the incident is possibly a drive by shooting and that the artist was described as comatose by dispatchers. Witnesses also tell TMZ that a Louis Vuitton bag was taken from the rapper's car.
Miami New Times reports the rapper was planning a charity event this weekend which would be held in Miami.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, was 20 years old.
Here's a sample of some of the rapper's music. Viewer discretion is advised.
This is a developing story.
(Reuters) - Two up-and-coming U.S. rappers, XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo, were killed on Monday in separate shootings near Miami and in Pittsburgh, police and local media reported.
In Florida, the Broward County sheriff’s office said that XXXTentacion, 20, was shot while leaving a motor sports dealership in Deerfield Beach, about 40 miles (64 km) north of Miami.
The rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was later pronounced dead, the sheriff’s department said.
“The adult male victim has been confirmed as 20 year old Jahseh Onfroy, aka rapper #XXXTentacion,” the sheriff’s department said in a posting on Twitter.
Two men fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV after one of them opened fire, striking the rapper in what investigators said in a statement appeared to be a possible robbery.
A representative for XXXTentacion’s independent record label could not immediately be reached for comment.
XXXTentacion released his debut album in August 2017. His second album “?” debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 album chart when it was released in March.
XXXTentacion was born and raised in Plantation, Florida. According to media reports, he had spent time in jail and youth detention centers and was awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend.
His death sparked tributes from the hip-hop community, including from Kanye West. “rest in peace I never told you how much you inspired me when you were here thank you for existing,” West tweeted.
In the second incident, Wopo died after a double shooting in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and local television stations reported. Details of the shooting were not immediately available.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Wopo’s manager Taylor Maglin wrote, “I lost my brother today and it’s the worst feeling in the world. He was destined for greatness and he wanted the best for his friends, family and community.”
Wopo, 21, whose real name was Travon Smart, was considered a rising star in the Pittsburgh rap scene and his 2016 “Elm Street” music video has garnered more than six million views on YouTube.
WASHINGTON (Circa) -- XXXTentacion was shot on Monday and pronounced dead.
The rapper was reportedly shot while shopping for motorcycles in South Florida. TMZ says a gunman ran towards the rapper's vehicle and shot him. Emergency dispatch audio from the scene has been released with a dispatcher saying a victim in a black BMW was shot (you can hear the audio here).
Broward County Sheriff's Dept. pronounced the rapper dead late Monday afternoon. In a tweet, the department said "the adult male that was taken to the hospital has been pronounced dead."
"He has his mouth open and his hand out. Two people went over and checked his pulse," said Stephanie Martinez, a 29-year-old mother told The Associated Press. "It's just weird because he should've had security and stuff with him."
The rapper was about to face a trial after being accused of domestic violence by his pregnant girlfriend, TMZ reports.
His music videos have garnered millions of hits on YouTube - specifically a single titled "SAD!" which has over 173 million views. The same single also had more the 270 million streams on Spotify and was in the Top 50 charts this past week. He was also named as one of the rap industry's most influential "Freshman" rappers, according to XXL Magazine. The rapper was even featured on the publication's cover.
His album titled "?" debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart in March. His musical influences were Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and Nirvana.
Most recently, he was in the headlines after Spotify decided to remove his music from their promoted playlists. The company began a new policy which would remove "hateful music and conduct." They were responding to domestic violence accusations made against XXX.
TMZ says that the incident is possibly a drive by shooting and that the artist was described as comatose by dispatchers. Witnesses also tell TMZ that a Louis Vuitton bag was taken from the rapper's car.
Miami New Times reports the rapper was planning a charity event this weekend which would be held in Miami.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, was 20 years old.
Here's a sample of some of the rapper's music. Viewer discretion is advised.
This is a developing story.
