XXXTENTACION-famous rapper

Controversial rapper Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (aka XXXTentacion) played fast and loose when it came to genres, often incorporating elements of punk rock, hip-hop, R&B, and heavy metal. In the late 2010s, he experienced a quick rise with his dark and emotionally intense content, scoring a number one album with 2018's ?. Months later, at this peak in popularity, he was shot and killed.

Born in South Florida, Onfroy had a troubled upbringing, often getting into violent situations; his mother couldn't cope with raising him alone, so he was often forced to stay with various relatives as a result. At a very young age, Onfroy was sent to a juvenile detention center after committing armed robbery; it was there that he met friend and longtime collaborator Ski Mask the Slump God. After his release, both Onfroy and Ski Mask decided to get clean and pursue a career in music, setting up the Florida rap crew Members Only in the process.His recent projects include studio album ‘Bad Vibes’ and ‘17’ as well as a mixtape ‘I Need Jesus’. He is also working on a collaborative album ‘Members Vol. 3’ with the group ‘Members Only’.

XXXTentacion was shot dead in an apparent robbery on June 18, 2018, in Broward County, Florida. According to police, he was shot and killed by two men while he was leaving a motorsports store around 4 p.m.