Jahseh Onfroy, the rapper known as XXXTentacion, was fatally shot on June 18, 2018, while driving a BMW i8 sports car. The incident occurred as he was leaving RIVA Motorsports, a motorcycle dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was in the driver's seat of the blue electric-powered coupe when he was ambushed by two armed individuals in what was reported as an apparent robbery.
The BMW i8 is a high-performance hybrid vehicle known for its distinctive scissor doors and futuristic design, a car that matched the artist's public persona. Following the shooting, the vehicle, which bore the temporary license plate YANY4U, coasted into oncoming traffic and came to a stop. The event was a tragic and high-profile incident that highlighted the vulnerability of public figures.
The table below provides specific details about the vehicle involved, based on police reports and public records.
| Detail | Specific Information |
|---|
| Vehicle Make & Model | BMW i8 |
| Model Year | 2018 (or late 2017) |
| Body Style | 2-door coupe |
| Color | Blue (often described as Phytonic Blue or similar) |
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) |
| License Plate | Temporary tag: YANY4U |
| Location of Incident | Near RIVA Motorsports, Deerfield Beach, FL |
| Date of Incident | June 18, 2018 |
| Source of Information | Broward County Sheriff's Office reports |
The investigation revealed that the assailants targeted him specifically for the cash and a Louis Vuitton bag he was carrying. The case resulted in the conviction of the individuals responsible. The association between the artist and this specific car remains a somber footnote in music history.
