XXXTENTACION To Host Benefit Show For Florida Shooting Victims Families

BYAron A.Updated onFebruary 15, 20185.3K Views

Rapper XXXTentacion attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on October 6, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida.

XXXTENTACION announces plans to host a benefit concert for the families of the Florida shooting.

XXXTENTACION might be dealing with his own set of issues but that hasn't stopped him from trying to give back. After the tragic Florida shooting yesterday, the Broward County native sent out his condolences to the families and those that were affected. Now, he's planning on using his platform to provide direct help to the families of the victims.

XXXTENTACION hit Instagram earlier to announce plans that to host a benefit show for the victims families of the yesterday's Florida shooting. The rapper hasn't revealed where it'll take place or on what day but it looks like he's doing anything he can to help out especially since the shooting took place in his area of Broward County.

"going to be hosting a show in broward county and all of the money will go to the family's of the shooting in broward county." He wrote on his Instagram story, "more information soon, please attend."

Earlier today, the rapper shared his condolences on his Instagram story. While the shooting occurred in his stomping ground of Broward County, he also revealed that his cousin goes to the middle school in that area as well. You could read more what he said here and check his announcement for the benefit show below.

XXXTENTACION To Host Benefit Show For Florida Shooting Victims Families

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