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XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter. Born on January 23, 1998, he gained prominence during the mid-to-late 2010s as a leading figure in the establishment of the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres. His music explored a wide range of styles, including emo, trap, trap metal, nu metal, indie rock, lo-fi, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock.
Here are some key points about XXXTentacion:
- Early Life: He spent most of his childhood in Lauderhill, Florida. After being released from a juvenile detention center, he began writing music and started his career on SoundCloud in 2013. His unconventional style included distortion and heavy guitar-backed instrumentals, drawing inspiration from third-wave emo and grunge.
- Breakthrough: XXXTentacion gained mainstream attention with the single “Look at Me.” His debut album “17” (2017) is certified triple-platinum in the US and reached number two on the Billboard 200. His second album “?” (2018) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and is certified quintuple-platinum in the US.
- Controversy: He was a controversial figure due to widely publicized legal troubles, including battery charges in 2016. Despite this, he developed a cult following among young fans who resonated with his depression- and alienation-themed music.
- Legacy: XXXTentacion’s versatility and genre-blending approach left a lasting impact on the music industry. His tragic death on June 18, 2018, at the age of 20, cut short a promising career, but his influence continues to be felt in the world of rap and beyond