Rapper XXXTentacion left us for heavenly abode in 2018. The American singer-songwriter and rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot and killed in Broward County, Florida, on June 18, 2018. X was just 20 years old at the time of his demise. Widely known for his tracks on mental health and heartbreak, X's passing felt nothing less than personal to millions of fans around the world who still tune into his hits as if they were released recently. But how did the rapper end up in the tragic situation? Let us find out. Do You Know Gekyume Onfroy? Rapper XXXTentacion’s Only Child With Girlfriend Jenesis Sanchez (View Pics).

Who Killed XXXTentacion?

In 2018, XXXTentacion was exiting from Riva Motorsports dealership in South Florida when two armed men approached the rapper and later opened fire in what was called a robbery attempt. Surveillance footage showed an SUV stopping right in front of his BMW, blocking the way. Two masked gunmen stepped out of the vehicle and confronted the singer from the window, and after some seconds, one of them fired multiple rounds at X. Police revealed that the robbers demanded X's chain, but when he denied it, he was shot. They later fled the scene with a Louis Vuitton bag. They stole USD 50,000 in cash before fleeing the location.

 

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After an extensive investigation on the matter, police authorities found three men - Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Dedrick Williams guilty of the rapper's first-degree murder. A fourth person named Robert Allen was also arrested in the case. Boatwright was identified as the shooter, Newsome as the second gunman and Williams as the driver of the SUV. Further investigations revealed that Boatwright had multiple charges on him, including murder arrests, while Newsome and Williams had cases of theft and assault on them.

XXXTentacion’s Killers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Where Are XXXTentacion’s Killers Now?

According to the Florida Department of Corrections, the prime convict, Michael Boatwright, is serving a life sentence at the Northwest Florida Reception Center while Dedrick Williams is in the Wakulla Correctional Institution. On the other hand, Trayvon Newsome is serving a life sentence in the Suwannee Correctional Institution. All three will spend the rest of their lives behind bars. The fourth person, Robert Allen, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery, received a 7-year imprisonment. XXXTentacion Songs: From ‘Arms Around You’ To ‘Look at Me!’, 8 Iconic Hits of Jahseh Onfroy You Shouldn’t Miss.

The world of music has suffered a great loss with X's passing. While the void left behind can never be filled, we can honour the young rapper's legacy by celebrating his music for years to come

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