Three individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in the tragic murder of rapper XXXTentacion. Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome were found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery following a jury trial. The trio was allegedly convicted of robbing XXXTentacion of USD 50,000 outside a South Florida motorcycle shop in 2018, which led to his fatal shooting.  The eight-day trial culminated in the guilty verdict, bringing some closure to the case that had shocked the music community. Here are a few details you should know related to the murder case. XXXTentacion Murder Footage: Chilling Video of American Rapper Being Shot Dead in His BMW Released in the Court.

What's Rapper XXXTentacion's Real Name?

The late rapper XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, gained widespread recognition for his unique musical style. Born and raised in Lauderhill, Florida, XXXTentacion's music resonated with a global audience. His breakthrough album, "17," released in 2017, propelled him to stardom.  Hits like "SAD!" and "Moonlight" solidified his position as a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene.

Details on XXXTentacion's Murder (Trigger Warning)

The tragic death of rapper XXXTentacion unfolded in an alleged act of violence. As per reports, the 20-year-old was leaving Riva Motorsports when his vehicle was intercepted by an SUV. Two masked gunmen emerged, confronting XXXTentacion at his driver’s window and firing multiple shots. The assailants then stole a Louis Vuitton bag containing cash before fleeing the scene. Surveillance footage captured the terrifying incident, providing crucial evidence in the subsequent investigation. Michael Boatwright was identified as the primary shooter, while Trayvon Newsome was believed to be the second gunman. Dedrick Williams was accused of driving the SUV. Foxy Brown To Testify in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial?

How Is Drake Related to XXXTentacion's Murder Case?

Rapper Drake and his legal team successfully opposed a court order that required him to testify in a deposition related to the trial surrounding the murder of rapper XXXTentacion. The Canadian rapper faced scrutiny after XXXTentacion's attorney alleged that the late artist had accused Drake of involvement in his death. FYI, months before his tragic passing, XXXTentacion's Insta account featured a post that mentioned Drake, claiming he might be responsible for any harm that befell him. However, the post was swiftly deleted, and XXXTentacion later attributed it to a hacking incident.

The feud between Drake and XXXTentacion began in 2017 when XXXTentacion accused Drake of copying the flow from his hit song "Look at Me!" on Drake's track "KMT." Despite initially expressing admiration for Drake, XXXTentacion later criticised the Canadian rapper for allegedly stealing his flow and using it without proper credit.

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