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A jury convicts 3 men of the robbery and murder of rapper ... (NPR)

Michael Boatwright, 28, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, were all found guilty and will receive mandatory life sentences at a later date.

Allen testified that the men set out that day to commit robberies and went to the motorcycle shop to buy Williams a mask. Newsome was accused of being the other gunman. They then grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing cash XXXTentacion had just withdrawn from the bank, got back into the SUV and sped away. Prosecutors say the SUV used in the shooting was rented from a woman through a phone app. Prosecutors also had the testimony of a fourth man, Robert Allen, a former friend of the defendants who said he participated in the robbery. They also said prosecutors and detectives did a poor investigation that didn't look at other possible suspects, including the Canadian rap star Drake; he and XXXTentacion had an online feud.

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Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion (WOKV)

Their sentencing, which Circuit Judge Michael Usan set for April 6, will largely be a formality; Florida law dictates a life sentence for first-degree murder ...

The rapper, who pronounced his name “Ex ex ex ten-ta-see-YAWN,” was a platinum-selling rising star who tackled issues including prejudice and depression in his songs. Allen testified that the men set out that day to commit robberies and went to the motorcycle shop to buy Williams a mask. Newsome was accused of being the other gunman. They also said prosecutors and detectives did a poor investigation that didn’t look at other possible suspects, including the Canadian rap star Drake; he and XXXTentacion had an online feud. Prosecutors also had the testimony of a fourth man, Robert Allen, a former friend of the defendants who said he participated in the robbery. There was no audible reaction from family members and other observers in the courtroom.

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XXXTentacion: three men found guilty of murdering rapper (The Guardian)

Michael Boatwright, 28, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, were all found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery. They will receive ...

The film was released on Hulu last year. XXXTentacion, whose legal name was Janseh Onfory, was known for his music that fans found to be captivating as well as his history of violence when he was killed at the age of 20. Three men were found guilty on Monday of the 2018 killing of star rapper

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XXXTentacion: Three men found guilty of murdering rapper in 2018 (BBC News)

The rapper, 20, real name Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed during a Florida robbery in 2018.

His personal life was plagued by allegations of domestic violence. Lawyers for the other suspects have argued that Allen lied about their client's involvement in the robbery and death. During the trial, the lawyer for Boatwright argued that his client's DNA was not found on XXXTentacion's body.

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3 men found guilty of killing rapper XXXTentacion (ABC News)

Dedrick Devonshay Williams, Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Robert Allen were convicted of first-degree murder in XXXTentacion's death.

But Onfroy was also facing more than a dozen felony charges and allegations of domestic violence. In June 2018, Williams was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder. His previous album, "17," reached No. A Soundcloud rap star, XXXTentacion scored a No. 1 album, title "?" Williams was also charged with one count of probation violation and one count of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

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Jury convicts 3 men of murder in rapper XXXTentacion's death (NBC News)

A jury returned a verdict in the trial of three men accused of murdering rapper XXXTentacion in Florida on June 18, 2018.

[Security video](https://www.nbcmiami.com/multimedia/surveillance-video-played-in-court-shows-murder-of-rapper-xxxtentacion/2969094/) played in court showed the attack that unfolded in a parking lot, depicting the moment two masked gunmen target XXXTentacion’s car with guns drawn and one appears to shoot through the driver's side window. He gained a massive fan base for his music, which spoke about depression and loneliness. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. One repeatedly shot at him, and the assailants The trio had pleaded not guilty. [Prosecutors said that Boatwright was the gunman ](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/xxxtentacions-friend-describes-rappers-fatal-shooting-rcna69681)who opened fire, that Newsome was the other gunman and that Williams was the driver of the SUV.

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XXXTentacion death: 3 convicted by jury (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Three men were found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday in the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida ...

Allen testified that the men set out that day to commit robberies and went to the motorcycle shop to buy Williams a mask. Newsome was accused of being the other gunman. They then grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing cash XXXTentacion had just withdrawn from the bank, got back into the SUV and sped away. They also said prosecutors and detectives did a poor investigation that didn't look at other possible suspects, including the Canadian rap star Drake; he and XXXTentacion had an online feud. Prosecutors also had the testimony of a fourth man, Robert Allen, a former friend of the defendants who said he participated in the robbery. There was no audible reaction from family members and other observers in the courtroom.

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