By VIBE In less than 72 hours since the passing of polarizing rapper XXXTentacion, an arrest has been made in the 20-year-old’s killing. Dedrick Devonshay Williams was taken into custody Wednesday (June 20) in Pompano Beach, Fla., a neighboring city south of the Deerfield Beach, where the “Look At Me” rapper was murdered. The news came at the same time a vigil for XXX, born Jahseh Onfroy, was happening with his mother Cleopatra Bernard. Broward County investigators have credited the public and social media with tracking down Williams, as the 22-year-old left hints to the shooting on platforms like Facebook. It was previously suspected that Florida rappers Solider Kidd and Solider Jojo were involved in the shooting, to which they vehemently denied on Tuesday (June 19). Both were seen via their Instagram pages at the same location the rapper was killed. XXXTentacion was gunned down on Monday (June 18) after leaving RIVA Motorsports, sheriff’s public information officer Keyla Concepcion told reporters. He was in a black BMW i8 when two armed suspects approached him. His Louie Vuitton passenger bag was removed from the vehicle after he was fatally shot. Williams was charged with one count of first-degree murder, violation his probation and a driving infraction. As more information comes to the light about Williams and the two other possible suspects, here’s what we know about him so far. __ 1. He’s A Tattoo Artist From Louisana Dedrick D. Williams-VIBE-XXXTentacion Credit: Facebook Williams went by the name Tattoman Chuckie. The father of two would often share completed pieces on Facebook from clients. It isn’t known when he moved to South Florida, but he was reportedly employed at the tattoo shop, Zombiez Ink. 2. He’s Been Arrested For Other Crimes, But Never Did Time Dedrick-D-Williams_Mug-Shot Credit: Broward Country Sheriff's Office Williams has been in trouble with the law before. He was previously charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and domestic battery in 2014 after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s head. In addition to multiple grand theft charges, his last arrest stemmed from weapons and cocaine possession. Story continues USA Today reports his most recent court appearance was in April where he was given probation. Williams has done zero prison time for his crimes as some of the cases were dropped. Police were able to arrest Williams Wednesday when they pulled him over during a traffic stop. He was driving a 2004 Honda Accord without a valid driver’s license. 3. Investigators Don’t Believe Williams Intended To Kill XXXTentacion xxxtentacion-girlfriend-go-fund-me-page-1529594220 Credit: Rex Features The late rapper’s lawyer David Bogenschutz shared with reporters that the artist may have been the victim of a random robbery. Police records also carried the same language as the arrest report states the murder charge as “murder dangerous depraved w/o (without) premeditation.” It also says the death of the rapper was from “a premeditated design to effect the death of a human being, Jahseh Onfroy” with Williams stating he did “have an active part and did kill and murder by shooting him with a deadly weapon, to wit: a gun.” You can see the records here. 4. Police Are Looking For More Suspects TMZ reported police are looking for an additional two suspects. A court clerk shared with the site two arrest warrants were signed by a judge. The two suspects have yet to be taken into police custody. A source also told VIBE that police were in the Deerfield Beach area early this morning looking for suspects involved in the shooting. One of those suspects was seen wearing a red mask as they fled the scene. This is what led to internet sleuths to connect Solider Kidd and Solider Jojo to the shooting. 5. He Posted A Threatening Message On Facebook After The Shooting It may have seemed like a simple post, but the photo above was taken two days after the shooting. The caption reads, “Don’t piss me off [you] will never know [what’s] next.” Since his arrest was made public, fans of the rapper have swarmed his social platforms shunning him for his alleged involvement. 6. Williams Appeared In Court This Morning While it was a short appearance, a Florida magistrate judge ordered the 22-year-old to be held without bond. 7. He Will Be Back In Court Monday For Violating His Probation Because Williams’ violated his probation by driving without a valid license, his first court appearance Monday (June 26) will solely focus on that rather than the first-degree murder charge. 8. Williams’ Role In The Shooting Has Been Denied By His Brother Williams’ brother took to social media to call out those who have labeled his brother XXXTentacion’s murderer. “Keep my brother’s name out of your mother f**kin’ mouth, my n***a,” he said. “We ain’t playing no games bruh, y’all getting yourselves into a whole bunch of trouble, dog y’all just mine y’all business and let these crackers do their motherf***king job, a n***a pulling up for real. All of y’all, I don’t pick faces, Z s**t n***a. READ: As A Woman, I Didn’t Like XXXTentacion, But I Didn’t Want Him To Die Either This post 8 Things To Know About XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Dedrick D. Williams first appeared on Vibe.<doc-sep>XXXTentacion was a rising star in the hip hop realm. He began regularly posting music to Soundcloud in 2014 and began to garner mainstream recognition in recent years. His debut album “17,” which he released last year, rose to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, while his second album “?” peaked at No. 1 after its release in March and yielded a top-10 single with “Sad.”<doc-sep>Play video content XXXTentacion's alleged murderer, Dedrick D. Williams, appeared in court Thursday to hear the charges he's facing in the shooting death of the 20-year-old rapper. Williams just went before the judge at the Broward County Courthouse -- he's being charged with 1 count of first-degree murder and held without bond due to probable cause. He's also been hit with a probation violation stemming from a 2014 case, and will appear in court Monday for that. As we reported ... Williams was arrested Wednesday night in South Florida and booked for first-degree murder by the Sheriff's Dept. He has previous arrests for cocaine possession, weapons possession, domestic violence, aggravated assault with a firearm and grand theft auto. As we first reported, cops believe there are 2 more people involved in XXX's murder -- a judge has already signed 2 other arrest warrants. As far as we know, those 2 suspects have not been taken into custody yet.<doc-sep>Police have not said whether they are looking for other suspects, but there are reports that another two arrest warrants have been issued.<doc-sep>
Dedrick D. William was charged with first-degree murder in the death of rapper XXXTentacion Florida police have charged a man with murder in Monday’s fatal shooting of controversial rapper XXXTentacion. Dedrick Devonshay Williams, 22, was taken into custody by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday just before 7 p.m., according to an arrest report obtained by PEOPLE. Detention records show he was charged with first-degree murder without premeditation, along with driving without a valid license and a probation violation for theft of a car. Williams was arrested less than two days after XXXTentacion’s shooting, which authorities have described as a “possible robbery” as the 20-year-old rapper was leaving a motorsports dealership outside Fort Lauderdale in his home state of Florida just before 4 p.m. Monday. Williams was taken into custody following a traffic stop Wednesday night because he was allegedly driving without a valid license, according to his arrest report. “Homicide detectives are seeking additional suspects,” the sheriff’s office said Thursday. “The investigation continues. Updates will be provided as they become available.” Authorities did not comment on a suspected motive. XXXTentacion’s attorney, J. David Bogenschutz, tells PEOPLE his family “will be much calmer as soon as it is confirmed that all of the suspected participants are in custody.” The rapper’s mother announced police had arrested a suspect at a vigil Wednesday night, according to a video posted by the Instagram account streetwatcherzx. “I just got the text just now from one of the detectives,” she told the cheering crowd. “They just arrested them. That means they got him.” dedrick-williams Dedrick D. Williams | Credit: Broward Sheriff's Office Williams was scheduled to have his first court appearance on Thursday, the Sun-Sentinel reports. There, he was ordered held without bail, according to a reporter for local TV station WPLG. It wasn’t immediately clear if Williams has retained an attorney who could comment on his behalf. In his few years in the spotlight, XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, saw national success as a rapper as well as several high-profile run-ins with the law — including allegations he was abusive. At the time of the shooting this week, XXXTentacion was reportedly facing trial on multiple felony charges in connection with allegedly assaulting pregnant ex-girlfriend Geneva Ayala. RELATED VIDEO: Rapper XXXTentacion Shot in Florida Outside Motorcycle Dealer: Report Bogenschutz, XXXTentacion’s attorney, declined to comment to PEOPLE in detail on the case against XXXTentacion but noted that he was innocent until proven guilty and that “he was charged with some things that we simply do not believe he did [and] some things are closer to the truth.” XXXtentacion at I Heart radio Station 103.5 The Beat, Fort Lauderdale, USA - 26 May 2017 XXXTentacion | Credit: Larry Marano/REX/Shutterstock Police were called to break up an impromptu Los Angeles memorial for XXXTentacion on Tuesday night as hundreds gathered on the streets of West Hollywood to mourn the late rapper. Though it appeared to start off peacefully around 8 p.m., the memorial quickly grew rowdy. Officers were first called to the scene around 7:20 p.m., Variety reported, though authorities didn’t begin to break things up until shortly after 9 p.m. The Times reported that the scene was cleared by 10:15 p.m.