XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion was the stage name of Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Florida.

XXXTentacion was the stage name of Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Florida. He became known for his brief but highly influential career, which included hit albums and posthumous releases after his 2018 death at age 20. He was shot and killed during a robbery in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and several men were later convicted in connection with the case.

Early life and career

XXXTentacion was born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy in Florida on January 23, 1998. He rose to prominence as an American rapper and singer-songwriter with a short but influential recording career before his death in 2018.

Death and case

He was shot and killed on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, after leaving a motorcycle dealership. Investigators treated the killing as a robbery, and multiple defendants were later convicted in the case. Michael Boatwright was identified by authorities as the main shooter, and Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome were later convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery.

Posthumous releases

After his death, XXXTentacion continued to chart through posthumous music releases. BBC reporting noted that "Sad!" topped the U.S. singles chart and *Skins* reached number one on the U.S. album chart.

Legacy

His music remained commercially successful after his death, and he is still discussed as a prominent figure in late-2010s hip hop. Reporting describes him as a controversial but chart-topping artist.