XXXTentacion, controversial rapper, shot dead in Florida aged 20

US rapper XXXTentacion, who quickly rose to fame with two consecutive hit albums, has been killed aged 20. He was leaving a motorcycle dealership in south Florida on Monday when an armed suspect shot him. Police in Broward County said XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was often described as one of rap's most controversial artists and was facing domestic violence charges. The county sheriff's office said that Onfroy was leaving the dealership shortly before 16:00 local time when two armed suspects approached. The violent life and death of a troubled rap talent The county sheriff's office said that Onfroy was leaving the dealership shortly before 16:00 local time when two armed suspects approached. The violent life and death of a troubled rap talent At least one of them shot him before both fled the scene in Deerfield Beach, which is 43 miles (69km) north of Miami, in a dark-coloured SUV. Investigators said it appeared to be a "possible robbery". Video posted on social media apparently showed Onfroy slumped in his car. A witness told celebrity news website TMZ that multiple shots rang out outside the dealership. At least one of them shot him before both fled the scene in Deerfield Beach, which is 43 miles (69km) north of Miami, in a dark-coloured SUV. Investigators said it appeared to be a "possible robbery". Video posted on social media apparently showed Onfroy slumped in his car. A witness told celebrity news website TMZ that multiple shots rang out outside the dealership. The rapper, whose hit songs include SAD! and Moonlight, quickly rose to prominence following the release of his debut album 17 last August. His follow-up ? debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart in March and has been listened to hundreds of millions of times online.