Chart-topping rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida

New York: US rapper XXXTentacion, who shot to fame with consecutive hit albums, has been killed aged 20.

He was reportedly shopping for a motorcycle in south Florida when a gunman opened fire on his vehicle, reported BBC.

Florida authorities say rapper-singer XXXTentacion has died after being shot outside a motorcycle dealership: The Associated Press pic.twitter.com/OoTICZVe0y

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Police in Broward County said XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

He was often described as one of rap`s most controversial artists and was facing domestic violence charges.

A witness told celebrity news website TMZ that multiple shots rang out outside the motorcycle dealership.