Earlier this week — on June 18, to be exact — XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed inside his car after leaving a motorcycle shop in Deerfield, Florida. Authorities have now arrested a suspect in connection to the murder. As the Broward Sheriff’s Office have confirmed, 22-year-old Dedrick D. Williams has been taken into custody, and faces charges of first-degree murder, a probation violation for theft of a car motor vehicle, and driving without a valid license. He was detained after a car chase, according to TMZ. Williams is currently being held without bail. Two other arrest warrants have also been issued for two other suspects.
‘R News’ | Honoring the life of XXXTentacion
In the wake of his death, XXXTentacion leaves behind a polarizing legacy that is both tricky and tragic, hence why his name continues to draw large debates across the hip-hop community. Is he a hero or villain? A martyr or monster? A human or poster child for domestic violence? Read up on our our opinion about the rapper’s thorny legacy here