XXXTentacion

Early Life

• Full Name: Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy

• Date of Birth: January 23, 1998

• Place of Birth: Plantation, Florida, USA

• Raised primarily by his grandmother due to family instability.

• He had a troubled childhood and was expelled from middle school for fighting.

• Spent time in youth detention centers where he met fellow rapper Ski Mask the Slump God—a key collaborator.

Career and Rise to Fame

• Began making music in 2013 on SoundCloud, where he developed a cult following.

• Known for his genre-blending style, mixing hip-hop, punk, R&B, heavy metal, and emo.

• Breakout single:

  • “Look at Me!” (2017) – gained viral attention for its distorted bass and aggressive tone.

• Debut album – 17 (2017):

  • A more introspective and emotional project focusing on depression and mental illness.

  • Songs like “Jocelyn Flores” and “Everybody Dies in Their Nightmares” were widely praised.

• Second album – ? (2018):

  • Included hits like “Sad!”, “Changes”, and “Moonlight”.

  • Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

  • “Sad!” later became his biggest hit, reaching #1 on Billboard Hot 100 after his death.

Controversies and Legal Issues

• His life was marked by serious legal troubles:

  • Arrested multiple times for robbery, assault, and weapons charges.

  • Involved in a high-profile domestic violence case, accused of abusing his then-pregnant girlfriend in 2016.

  • These legal issues made him a polarizing figure—admired for musical talent but criticized for violent behavior.

Death and Legacy

• Date of Death: June 18, 2018 (age 20)

• Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida

• He was fatally shot in a robbery outside a motorcycle dealership.

• The incident was caught on surveillance video; multiple suspects were arrested and later convicted.

• His death shocked the music world and led to an outpouring of tributes from fans and artists.

Posthumous Releases and Influence

• Posthumous albums:

  • Skins (2018)

  • Bad Vibes Forever (2019)

• His music remains widely streamed and influential in shaping SoundCloud rap and emo rap.

• Despite the controversy, he is remembered by many fans as a voice for the voiceless, addressing mental health, loneliness, and emotional pain.

Style and Influence

• Known for:

  • Abrasive energy and screaming vocals in early tracks.

  • Mellow, melodic, and acoustic songs in later work.

  • Frequent genre-switching within albums and even individual tracks.

• Influenced a generation of younger artists like Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd, and Lil Peep.