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Rapper XXXTentacion is dead after a shooting in South Florida on Monday. He was 20.
The musician, real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was rushed to the hospital after a gunman ran up to his vehicle and shot him while he was motorcycle shopping, according to TMZ, who first broke the news. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Broward Sheriff's Office later said he was approached by two armed suspects leaving RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, where at least one of the suspects fired a gun, striking him. They fled in a dark-color SUV. According to investigators, it appears to be a possible robbery.
The rapper's death exploded on Twitter after it was confirmed, and while he was a controversial figure -- one who was awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend -- celebrities and fans mourned his passing.
rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏 I never told you how much you inspired me when you were here thank you for existing pic.twitter.com/QU7DR3Ghbw
@kanyewest
I'm at a loss for words... speechless #RIPXXXTentacion Loved collaborating with you. You were a true artist, one of the most fucking talented of our time 💔💔💔
@travisbarker
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.
@JColeNC
RIP @xxxtentacion this is heartbreaking..💔
@DrakeBell
R.I.P. Xxxtentacion
@therealjuicyj
Rip @xxxtentacion this is absolute devastation so much talent I'm shook
@aaroncarter
R.I.P @xxxtentacion No one can be so self-righteous that they are happy when a youth dies. The young still have the capability to reform. God bless the kids. #xxxtentacion
@Jidenna
Thanks for inspiring me. pic.twitter.com/BmX3ya6Hmx
@diplo
The two leaders of this entire wave of hip hop are dead now . If you really want to revil in their deaths I will block you. No time for negativity
@diplo
My heart hurts... You will be missed Jahseh @xxxtentacion pic.twitter.com/wPt6jX3Yur
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On Instagram, both Safaree and Brielle Biermann were among those commenting on a post from The Shade Room as well.
"My heart really dropped this is so sad. No one deserves this," wrote Biermann. Safaree added, "This makes me so sick."
