The Brief: Controversial rapper XXXTentacion, née Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed during a robbery in South Florida on June 18. The artist, accused of domestic abuse, was 20 years old.
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XXXTentacion was a rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was shot and killed in South Florida in June 2018.
Kanye West said he was inspired by the late rapper.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1008839504902307840
Jaden Smith echoed West’s sentiments.
I Never Spoke Out About How Much @xxxtentacion Influenced Me, About How Much He Inspired Me. He Was One Of My Favorite Artists. R I P X
— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) June 19, 2018
XXXTentacion was a subject of controversy after he was arrested on a number of charges including physically abusing his girlfriend.