Final album for slain rapper XXXTentacion drops in Miami

Celebrities including Diplo, Playboi Carti and PnB Rock paid tribute to slain Florida rapper XXXTentacion during week of parties surrounding Art Basel Miami.

Hundreds of fans gared at a posthumous album release party Thursday night to be first to hear XXXTentacion’s B Vibes Forever. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, ah Cyrus and Tory Lanez appear on album.

Some fans camped out for hours to ensure entrance to party. At midnight, album played as emotional videos of slain rapper played on a screen behind st. XXXTentacion’s mor stood onst, hugging family and friends and occasionally dancing to music. She said she was trying to stay positive.

Earlier in night, Diplo took to DJ booth as fans lined up for free tattoos and perused an outdoor museum filled with XXXTentacion memorabilia, including three wax statues, family photos and hand-written tes.

car that XXXTentacion was last seen alive in was also on display. 20-year-old was gunned down while leaving a motorcycle shop in 2018. His sudden death shocked fans, many of whom unleashed praise for him. Ors were more critical of troubled rapper and pointed to his multiple arrests, including charges that he severely beat and abused his girlfriend.

Four suspects were arrested in connection with his death.