Rapper XXXTentacion Dies Aged 20, Hip-Hop Reacts

19 June 2018, 10:29 | Updated: 19 June 2018, 10:35

R.I.P XXXTentacion.

XXXTentacion, real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was tragically shot and killed in Miami last night.

According to reports, the 20-year-old rapper was approached by two armed men after he left a motorcycle dealership in Broward County and shot dead.

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X was later rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead.

Police currently believe it was a robbery incident.

Taking to social media, a number of huge rappers including Kanye West, J. Cole and The Game, have all reflected on his loss and his complicated legacy.

This a shame! We going to every level to stay alive ... we at war with the streets and the system .... I be feeling bad for the young rappers! 🙏🏿

A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on Jun 18, 2018 at 2:48pm PDT

Murdered at 20 years old. So young. His untimely death truly saddens me & I’ve never met him. Though listening to his music told me a lot about him. At times he seemed very depressed & confused about life as we all are (were) at a young age... other times he was very happy & an open book for his fans. That to me has always been the way of a true hip hop artist. He was a lot more talented than most knew from the music he leaves behind & there’s no doubt in my mind that he would’ve grown both musically & mentally from the few changes I’ve watch him make just over social media... He was very talented & could literally go in any direction on a beat & hold his own. More than not he talked about his death.. “If I die” “when I die” a lot but we’re all guilty of that as artists in some way shape or form & we as people are not anyone’s judge. We’re all down here under God living & learning everyday & none of us is or will ever be perfect. Our IMPERFECTIONS are what makes us beautiful. He made mistakes & was man enough at his young age to acknowledge, accept blame & try to change & offer his fans alternate solutions knowing that they too could be in need of guidance. That is what I respect. I pray for this new generation full of talented artist & kids alike. No matter the age difference or gap, we must understand that we are all on earth TOGETHER trying to enjoy life at whatever capacity that brings us joy. Yet & still, we are only HUMAN..... & this situation alone is saddening. A young man, both very wise & sometimes normally confused is taken away from his family, friends & fans before his life can run its full course. It’s like fuck.... As soon as you think life is okay, tragedy again plagues an already dark world. Take it day by day young world. The MASS AGENDA wants as many of us to die as young as possible so they can make money off your funeral & burial before it costs them to implement additional learning tools to ensure your education & survival. I love all of you & I UNDERSTAND you’re just trying to figure yourself out. WE ALL ARE #RestInParadise #XXX

A post shared by The Game (@losangelesconfidential) on Jun 18, 2018 at 6:53pm PDT

Such a sad feeling today. Losing a good artist. nothing is worth losing your life. I’m really sad about this and hurt how things have changed,so many new young good artist that need to realize their platform and influence. We gotta do better as a culture. We gotta come together and set better examples. We got to many young people that idolise us as artist. I want my son to grow up with the right influences and a positive outlook on life. Rip Xxx. You music will live forever 🙏🏾💔 Everything is in Gods hands Work for God and Keep him first.

A post shared by Tyga / T-Raww (@kinggoldchains) on Jun 18, 2018 at 3:59pm PDT