Rapper XXXTentacion has been shot dead in a drive-by shooting.
But who is XXXTentacion and what do we know about him?
Born 23 January 1998, XXXTentacion was just 20 years old when he died on 18 June at Deerfield Beach in Florida.
His full name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy but he created the stage name XXXTentacion for his music.
XXXTentacion shot to fame with the song Look At Me, which has been streamed 81 million times on Spotify.
His debut album, titled simply ?, reached number one on the Billboard charts.
He was shot dead on Monday in south Florida as he left a motorcycle dealership when multiple shots rang out.
Dispatchers described him as comatose and eyewitnesses told TMZ he appeared lifeless with no pulse.
Sources close to the rapper have told various publications that he has been critically wounded.
#BreakingNews The adult male that was taken to the hospital has been pronounced dead.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) June 18, 2018
The Broward County Sheriffs Department later confirmed XXXTentacion had been pronounced dead.
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According to the dispatch call, the suspects were described two black males wearing hoodies, and the shooter was wearing a red mask, allege TMZ.
The car has been confirmed as a black Dodge Journey, with dark tint and black wheels.
In July 2016, he was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon and he had been awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend.
At the time of this death, he was also facing more than a dozen felony charges and prosecutors had accused him of witness tampering.
Tributes have poured in for the controversial artist.
Kanye West was among some of the first to take to social media: rest in peace 
I never told you how much you inspired me when you were here thank you for existing.
rest in peace
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 18, 2018
R.I.P @xxxtentacion sad day for music. He was a real talented musician, only 20yrs old, tweeted Liverpool FC footballer Daniel Sturridge while Like Mike took to social media to say: Please dont say this is real #xxxtentacion.
How are they gonna kill @xxxtentacion ah man, Im shook wtf. He was so young man, added KSI.
How are they gonna kill @xxxtentacion ah man, Im shook wtf. He was so young man
— KSI (@KSIOlajidebt) June 18, 2018
R.I.P @xxxtentacion sad day for music. He was a real talented musician, only 20yrs old.
— Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) June 18, 2018
RIP xxxtentacion, regardless of his controversial past, he did not deserve to die, especially so young. I respected him for preaching/spreading positivity and the lives he touched in a positive way. Gone too soon, so terrible. His music/art will live forever.
— Ethan Dolan (@EthanDolan) June 18, 2018
Cant believe the news is real…
RIP xxxtentacion
— Matthew Espinosa (@MatthewEspinosa) June 18, 2018
MC VI Seconds added: Where theres life theres hope and XXXTENTACION was really bettering himself and his fans with his turn to positivity only to have it cut short.
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No one deserves this man. Prayers to his loved ones and those heavily affected. Rest In Peace young king.
Where theres life theres hope and XXXTENTACION was really bettering himself and his fans with his turn to positivity only to have it cut short. No one deserves this man. Prayers to his loved ones and those heavily affected. Rest In Peace young king.
— VI Seconds (@visecs) June 18, 2018
DJ Kid Conrad added: Super sad to hear about @xxxtentacion passing at just 20 years old. I didnt really fuck with all of his music but I really love that #f%cklove record that he did with trippie red. Definitely gonna make to bump that next time I play.
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