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The defense attorney for one of the suspects in XXXTENTACION's murder trial named several rappers in their list of potential witnesses.

Link Copied to Clipboard! Share this page The attorney for Dedrick Williams reportedly named several other rappers as potential witnesses , including Quavo and Offset. The attorney for a defendant in XXXTENTACIONs murder trial listed Drake and other rappers as potential witnesses in the upcoming trial, according to the Miami Herald. The lawyer for Dedrick Williams, a defendant in the case, reportedly named several rappers as potential witnesses in the case. Drake, incarcerated Toronto rapper Top5, Joe Budden, 600 Breezy, 6ix9ine, Quavo, Offset, and the late Takeoff, who was shot and killed on November 1st, are among those listed, the Herald reports. Additionally, the attorney named Tankhead666 and Ski Mask The Slump God as potential witnesses. Most of the individuals listed as potential witnesses had beef with X at one point or another. Drake, for example, became embroiled in a largely one-sided feud following the release of K.M.T. Following the release of More Life, X accused Drake of stealing his flow. Later on, a post on Xs Instagram Story suggested the Canadian rapper was trying to murder him. If anyone tries to kill me it was @champagnepapi, tagging Drakes actual Instagram handle. Afterward, X claimed someone hacked his Instagram account. MIAMI BEACH, FL OCTOBER 06: 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. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET ) Due to the prominence of the online chatter, Williams attorney reportedly might use these conspiracy theories to place doubt in the jurys mind. However, theres no evidence available publicly that even suggests theres any truth to these rumors. Williams, the alleged getaway driver, said that he had no knowledge in advance of plans to kill XXXTENTACION. At this point, Williams attorney hasnt secured any of the rappers listed as potential witnesses. Prosecutors already pushed back against the witness list ahead of Thursdays hearing. It is apparent from the deliberate, late disclosure of the defendants witnesses and comments made between the parties that defendant intended to surprise the state and create a trial by ambush, prosecutor Pascale Achille wrote. However, theres also a possibility that potential witnesses wont have to take the stand or even face deposition. However, if the judge approves, then the potential witnesses would have to divulge information on XXXTENTACIONs potential rap feuds. At the same time, the prosecutors and the attorneys for the rappers could ask the judge to keep them out of the case since there isnt evidence linking them to the crime. At this point, the attorneys for Drake or any other rapper listed have commented on the matter. The Miami attorney who filed the list, Mauricio Padilla, declined to comment. [ Read more