Slain rapper XXXTentacion gets sendoff at memorial

Slain Rapper XXXTentacion

gets sendoff at Memorial in Florida 

SUNRISE, Fla. — 100’s of fans gathered Wednesday at a public memorial in a hockey arena here for rising young rapper XXXTentacion and thousands more were expected to view the body of the murdered young singer.

About 1,000 people were in attendance as of noon but officials at the BT&T Center arena said up to 19,000 more people were expected throughout the day. Phones and other electronics were not permitted inside the arena.

As fans queued to pay their respects, Broward County detectives searched for a possible second suspect in XXXTentacion’s murder. On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office posted a bulletin informing the public that they are trying to locate and question Robert Allen, 22. It says he was captured on surveillance video outside the motorcycle dealership on June 18, the same day the rapper was fatally shot.

Last week, prosecutors arrested Dedrick Williams, 22, and charged him with first-degree murder in the case. He is currently being held without bail in the Broward County jail.

The memorial viewing for the slain rapper was held at the BB&T Center, a 20,000-seat arena in Sunrise, Fla., that is home to the Florida Panthers hockey team. 

The memorial was organized by his family and fans and advertised on his Instagram account last week. "Come say your final goodbye," it read.

A tribute video of the rapper played during the first hour of the viewing, and celebrity guests were expected.

R.I.P.  XXXTentacion

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XXXTENTACION SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER

Alleged murderer of XXXTentacion's is in custody!

Breaking News Alert:

According to police docs -- obtained by BMTB – Broward County cops pulled Williams over Wednesday night for driving without a license. The docs say he was then placed into custody for an active felony warrant ... seemingly for the murder. The warrant was signed Tuesday night, just a day after the murder.

-Williams followed XXX on Instagram.

--Williams has previous arrests for cocaine possession, weapons possession, domestic violence and aggravated assault with a firearm. We previously reported he was also arrested for grand theft auto.

---In 2014, Williams allegedly held a gun to his girlfriend's head. According to arrest records, he has at least 11 felonies.

----The suspect's name is Dedrick D. Williams, and Broward County Sheriff's Dept. took the 22-year-old into custody Wednesday evening and booked him for first-degree murder.

-----During a vigil Wednesday night in South Florida ... XXXTentacion's mother told family and friends she'd just gotten notice from police that they'd made the arrest.

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XXXTentacion’s Team Releases Official Statement on His Death

Following the News of XXXTentacion’s death on Monday, June 18, 2018

The famed rapper’s team released an official statement.

XXXTentacion's team issued an official statement Tuesday (June 19) following the untimely death of the rapper, who was fatally shot in an apparent robbery on Monday afternoon at age 20.

"XXXTentacion touched the lives of millions around the globe and will forever reside in the hearts of countless fans who listened to his music, attended his concerts, and felt the glow of his uncontainable, undeniable, and unique spirit," the statement reads.

The statement is attributed to manager Solomon Sobande, EMPIRE, lawyer Bob Celestin and AKW PR.

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Report: Rapper XXXTentacion shot and killed in Deerfield Beach, FL

Report: Rapper XXXTentacion shot and killed

in Deerfield Beach

Updated Info on Shooting!!!

Reports Rapper XXXTentacion has been shot and killed in Deerfield Beach, FL

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene outside of Riva Motorsports near Sample Road and North Dixie Highway around 4:20 p.m. Monday.

XXX 20-year-old rapper was shopping for motorcycles in South Florida and, as he was leaving the motorcycle dealer, a gunman ran up to his vehicle and shot him.

XXX was in his share of feuds ... but, as far as we know, there were no ominous fights between him and anyone else.

He's had serious legal trouble. XXX awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend. He's facing more than a dozen felony charges. Prosecutors accused him of witness tampering.  XXX was on house arrest but the judge recently let him out so he could tour. 

XXX has made real success ... his last album debuted at #1. 

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