[CELEBRITY NEWS] XXXTentacion Confirmed Dead at 20 Years Old | @xxxtentacion

XXXTentacion Confirmed Dead After Fatal Shooting in Miami

It's a sad day in the music world today as another young rapper is taken too soon. The Florida native rapper, XXXTentacion was confirmed dead at only 20 years old after a fatal shooting in Miami after he was reportedly shopping for motorcycles. 

Over the past year and a half, we saw this artist rise to stardom as his latest album, ? hit number 1 on the Billboard Charts. His single, "Sad!" hit number 17 on the charts and has grossed over 170 million views --and counting-- on YouTube. 

Musically, he's had issues with Drake over a song released by Drake titled "KMT" when XXX's fans were basically saying Drake stole his "flow" from his breakout hit "Look at Me". Though XXX seemed cool about it at first, he later changed his demeanor to post pictures of his face photoshopped on Drake's father's face & saying that his 'mom could get it'. The beef between the artists was short lived as Drake claimed he didn't copy XXXTentacion's flow and he didn't even know who the rapper was until the fans pointed out the song similarities. You may remember the "Look at Me" video which sparked major outrage in 2017 as he attempted to hang a child in the music video. And though he was still relatively new to the music scene, he was labeled as 'rap's most controversial artist'.

XXXTentacion was also in and out of legal issues, as his first encounter with the law was when he was only 6 years old as he ended up stabbing a man who was trying to attack his mother, which ultimately landed him in a detention center before he was forced to live with his grandmother. More recent allegations are those of him allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. (unconfirmed)

After the news of XXXTentacion's death was announced, many artists took to social media to pay tribute.

Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker said: "I’m at a loss for words... speechless RIPXXXTentacion Loved collaborating with you. You were a true artist, one of the most f*****g talented of our time."

Rapper Tyga posted: Really sad Rip xxx.. so sad to lose good artist," followed by three prayer emojis.

Meanwhile Aaron Carter tweeted: "Rip xxx Tentacion this is absolute devastation so much talent I’m shook"

As you can see, artists & fans alike are stunned by the news. 

XXXTentacion, you will be missed by those that knew you & adored you. RIP!

You can listen to his single, Sad! below:

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May 22nd marked the very first of many Artist Spotlight interviews on the Rise and Shine with Rae radio show on Platinum Radio. I've been doing interviews on The Underground Artistry for a while now; ever since I accepted the position on Platinum Radio as their morning show host, I've been anxious to start incorporating interviews on my very own show.

And everyone who knows me knows I love good music & good vibes. And when the music encompasses the latter, it's even better. Well, below you'll find the interview I had with RJ Griffith, an inspirational R&B artist coming out of Chicago, IL! I was so excited for this interview because his music is so different. It's on another level from what's on the radio nowadays.

I wanted to make this interview available to my readers who may not have had the luxury of tuning into the show to catch the interview. I will allow you guys to listen to it yourself below. The interview is followed by his single, Good Day. I hope you guys enjoy this artist as much as I did because he was so candid; it was like talking to a friend.

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