Jahseh Onfroy better known as rising rapper XXXTENTACION was shot and killed on Monday, June 18, 2018 in his native Florida. He was only 20 years old.
XXXTENTACION released his first song on SoundCloud in June 2013, titled “News/Flock“. He gained instant popularity and his own fan base in the trap, lo-fi, emo rap scene.
His first official EP, “The Fall”, was released on November 21, 2014 followed by various mixtapes and singles featuring Ski Mask the Slump God and his Members Only music collective.
His debut album, “17″, dropped on August 25, 2017 and debuted at number 2. It produced 7 singles on the Billboard Charts and sold almost 100,00 copies in its first week out!
XXXTENTACION’s second album, “?”, was released on March 16, 2018, less than 3 months before his untimely death. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard charts. The single “Sad!” peaked at number 7 on the Billboard charts, making it his highest charting song in the United States.
His musical influences were Kurt Cobain, Tupac Shakur, Cage the Elephant, The Fray, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Gorillaz and Coldplay. “I’m really into multi-genre things that aren’t just based around rapping itself. I’m more inspired by artists in other genres besides rap.”, said XXXTENTACION.
An original talent, his sound was experimental and drew influence from heavy metal. His music contained intentional bad mixing and distorted bass to make it genuine. This multi-talented rapper also produced music and played instruments including the guitar and piano.
At the time of his death XXXTENTACION had just reneged on a one album deal with Caroline Records distributed by Capitol Music Group worth 6 million dollars and was preparing to move into his new 6,000 square foot mansion.
Yet another young, talented black man’s life and potential cut short. Please stop the violence in Hip-Hop! Learn to embrace one another and respect each other’s differences. Young lives are being lost senselessly far too often.
Rest easy young king. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of XXXTENTACION.
Official video for “Look At Me”:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LQwbaXMVslM&feature=youtu.be
Official audio for “Sad!”:
https://youtu.be/yQFBKx6eq8s
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SHUBANGASHOW 
Thanks for the input learned things about the young brother I didn’t know or would have even known! Pls keep feeding us this knowledge we need and seek and hopefully brothers and sisters will stop he nonesense and embrace one another and help one another flourish.
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Thanks Cas! I appreciate your support and I’m happy to share what I’ve learned about this talented musician. Sleep in Peace XXX, gone too soon 🙏🏾
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