GettyMourners light candles on May 18, 2105 at a makeshift memorial for rapper Chinx. Although not from 2018, the memorial is a reminder of the tragedy that marks many musicians’ lives.

With the shocking death of XXXTentacion today, and the shooting of Jimmy Wopo — a Pittsburgh rapper who was shot on the same day as XXXTentacion — many are wondering just how many rappers and hip hop artists have died in 2018. Sadly, the answer is far too many. Here is a list of the musicians whom we know were killed since January 1, 2018. This is a developing story.

Miya@shadowgirlxxmc

I can’t believe xxxtentacion is actually dead. Rest in peace papi

7:30 PM – Jun 18, 2018

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XXXTentacion: June 18, 2018 — XXXTentacion was shot and killed while shopping for a motorcycle in Florida. His last live stream video, which he filmed just hours before his death, included concerns that he might die and talk about what he wanted to happen if he did. You can see the video in Heavy’s story here.

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Michael Quander WUSA✔@MikeQReports

DC-AREA RAPPER KILLED: Antonio Harper, Jr. aka A1 Lil Tony ( @A1_liltony ) was shot to death in Waldorf on Tuesday night. @CCSOMD says the attack appears to be “targeted,” and the suspect is still on the run. @wusa9

2:56 PM – May 2, 2018

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A1 Lil Tony: May 2, 2018 — Antonio Lamont Harper, a local rapper in Waldorf, Maryland, was shot multiple times and killed as he got out of his car around 10 p.m. and was walking up the stairs to an apartment with his uncle. He was only 20, WTOP reported.

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JaVonni Brustow @VonniMediaMogul

New @PopGlitz1: Baton Rouge Rapper Louis Badazz Shot & Killed Wednesday Afternoon – https://is.gd/D5wZTV 

9:31 PM – May 2, 2018

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Louis Robinson, Jr.: May 2018 — Robinson, 29, was shot and killed in north Baton Rouge, The Advocate reported. He was a local rapper known as Louis Badazz and had recently seen success from his song “Let ME Thru Dis B,” performed in 2016 at Southern University’s Human Jukebox. He was an Army veteran and the father of three.

USA TODAY✔@USATODAY

Mississippi rapper Lonnie “Lil Lonnie” Taylor was one of two people killed during a bloody night in the Mississippi capital. https://usat.ly/2HCcfBw 

11:20 AM – May 1, 2018

Rapper Lil Lonnie fatally shot in Mississippi

Lonnie ‘Lil Lonnie’ Taylor was shot multiple times as he drove his SUV in Jackson, Miss. Police have not identified suspects or motive in the shooting.

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Lil Lonnie: April 29, 2018 — Lonnie Taylor, a well-known Jackson, Mississippi rapper, was shot and killed when his car was struck by gunfire while driving down Montebello drive. He was found after his car crashed into a residence and was pronounced dead at the scene, Clarion Ledger reported. Taylor had said that if he ever made it big, he planned to buy a house for his family. He was shot while driving his SUV just hours after posting on Snapchat and Instagram.

Sharifa Jackson WTVM@SharifaJWTVM

Up and coming rapper Brandon Denson was shot and killed outside Pizza Hut on Buena Vista Road, Friday night. Family and friends have created a small vigil in his honor. Learn about his career and tragic death at 5pm @WTVM

4:57 PM – Apr 9, 2018

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Brandon Denson: April 6, 2018 — He was killed over marijuana, WLTZ reported. A car drove up to him and he was shot and killed in a Pizza Hut parking lot. His murder was caught on camera. He was known as Billion Dollar BD.

The Trace✔@teamtrace

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On March 13, Scotty Hamilton, 35, a 12-year police veteran, was killed while investigating a suspicious car in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. Friends say he worked hard but also had fun, and liked to ride ATVs. Scotty is survived by his wife and infant daughter. http://www.wymt.com/content/news/First-responders-remember-Officer-Scotty-Hamilton-476880003.html … pic.twitter.com/d63YfwLmGU

The Trace✔@teamtrace

On March 14, William Teasley III, 22, a rapper in Wilmington, Delaware, was shot on his front steps. His sister, also his best friend, found him. William, who performed as Sam Vito, was remembered as an entrepreneur and doting uncle who made people laugh.https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/03/14/man-killed-wilmington-early-wednesday-morning/423251002/ … pic.twitter.com/4ya8bcFwvY

6:57 PM – Mar 15, 2018

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William Teasley III: March 14, 2018  — He was just days away from performing as Sam Vito at the Vanity Grand Cabaret in Philadelphia when he was killed, Delaware Online reported. Around 2 a.m., he was shot and killed just outside his home, where he lived with his sister and her new twins. He was only 22.

Bring Me The News@bringmethenews

Billy Ray Robles died on the morning of the #MarchForOurLives rallies. https://bringmethenews.com/news/mother-of-slain-st-paul-rapper-stricter-gun-laws-wont-help …

3:00 PM – Mar 29, 2018

Mother of slain St. Paul rapper: Stricter gun laws won’t help

Melissa Johnson says her son wasn’t a gang member, and was a friend to everyone.

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Billy Ray Robles: March 2018 — Robles was only 19 when the aspiring rapper was killed in St. Paul. A dispute broke out on a party bus, Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported, and the fight escalated into a shooting. The party bus had dropped off people who had left their cars at the AMC theater, and a fight had broken out. Family members said that Robles was trying to do the right thing and break up the fight.

EP Business Journal@epbusiness

San Antonio, Texas rapper Christopher Polk was shot & killed on Saturday, February 24, 2018 early morning by an unknown assailant while driving on Loop 410 after performing at the Ice Lounge.

9:01 PM – Feb 24, 2018

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Christopher Polk: February 24, 2018 — A local rapper from San Antonio, Christopher Polk, was shot and killed while driving on Loop 410 in San Antonio after a performance at the Northwest Side Club.

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WFAA✔@wfaa

Fort Worth rapper ‘Monte Wayne’ shot and killed http://bit.ly/2Evg4DC 

9:05 PM – Jan 31, 2018

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Monte Wayne: January 2018 — Demonta Tanksley, 36, was an up-and-coming, talented rapper who was killed in Fort Worth, Dallas News reported. The shooting happened around 8:20 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and he was found shot in his apartment. His family and friends said he was well-known and loved.

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New York Daily News✔@NYDailyNews

Aspiring rapper Phanelli Deblasio was shot dead near the Bronx building he used in a music video http://nydn.us/2DGzSUc 

11:46 AM – Jan 17, 2018

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Phanelli Deblasio: January 17, 2018 — Melvin Batties, 34, was shot in the neck and killed just a few feet from a Bronx housing development where he shot one of his music videos, Daily News reported. His sister, Nikki Fuller, said: “He was a good person. He was loved by everyone… He was a great brother and a great father.” He left behind three kids, including twins. Friends said he didn’t have any enemies.

If you know of a rapper or hip hop artist who died and is not in this list, please let us know in the comments below.