Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy , known professionally as XXXTentacion and commonly referred to as simply X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Though a controversial figure due to his widely publicized legal troubles, XXXTentacion gained a cult following among his young fanbase during his short career with his depression and alienation-themed music. Critics and fans often credit him for his musical versatility, with his music exploring emo, drill, trap, lo-fi, indie rock, nu metal, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock. He is considered to be a leading figure in the emo-rap and SoundCloud rap genres which garnered mainstream attention during the mid-to-late 2010s, and is the bestselling emo rapper of all time.Born in Plantation, Florida, XXXTentacion spent most of his childhood in Lauderhill. He began writing music after being released from a juvenile detention center and soon started his music career on SoundCloud in 2013, employing styles and techniques that were unconventional in rap music such as distortion and heavy guitar-backed instrumentals, drawing inspiration from third-wave emo and grunge. In 2014, he formed the underground collective Members Only and alongside other members of the collective soon became a popular figure in SoundCloud rap, a trap music scene that takes elements of lo-fi music and harsh 808s. XXXTentacion gained mainstream attention with the single "Look at Me". His debut album 17 is certified double-platinum in the US and reached number two on the Billboard 200. His second album ? debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and is certified quadruple-platinum in the US. Its lead single, "Sad!", posthumously reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and had amassed more than 1.3 billion views on YouTube and 1.7 billion streams on Spotify by November 2021, as well as being certified Diamond by the RIAA in August 2021.XXXTentacion had faced a variety of legal issues throughout his lifetime, most notably the controversy that arose from the battery charges which were levied against him in 2016 when he was 18 years old. XXXTentacion's history of legal issues and alleged violence has been described by some as defining his legacy, while others have criticized the media's portrayal of him, saying that his perceived improvements in character later in life have made his legacy into a tale of the power of second chances and redemption.On June 18, 2018, XXXTentacion, age 20, was murdered when he was shot near a motorcycle dealership in De
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Born | Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy January 23, 1998 Plantation, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||
Died | June 18, 2018 Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 20)||||||||||||
Cause of death | Murder (multiple gunshot wounds to the neck) | ||||||||||||
Resting place | Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.[1] | ||||||||||||
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Education | GED[3] | ||||||||||||
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Partner(s) | Geneva Ayala (2014–2016) Jenesis Sanchez (2017–2018)[4][a] | ||||||||||||
Children | 1[5][b] | ||||||||||||
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Origin | Broward County, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||
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Years active | 2013–2018 | ||||||||||||
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Formerly of | Members Only | ||||||||||||
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Years active | 2015–2018 | ||||||||||||
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Subscribers | 36.8 million[12] | ||||||||||||
Total views | 9.5 billion[12] | ||||||||||||
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Website | xxxtentacion.com | ||||||||||||
XXXTentacion was an American rapper known for his raw and daring style of music. He was musically inclined from childhood, but disliked following notes and patterns. As a child, he was influenced by the works of rappers such as Tupac Shakur and bands like Papa Roach. XXXTentacion gained popularity by releasing snippets and full versions of his songs on SoundCloud. He had worked in collaboration with rapper Ski Mask the Slump Rap and released several albums through their music group ˜Members Only'. His style of music did not follow any beat or notes and was known to be aggressive with a heavy mix of distorted beats. He adopted the name ˜XXXTentacion' that stands for ˜Unknown Temptation'.
His name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy. His father was incarcerated for much of his upbringing, leaving him in the hands of his mother. He was a middle child between the older Arianna Drew Onfroy and younger Aiden Onfroy. He was shot and killed in Southern Florida on June 18, 2018.
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He spent his childhood in youth programs. He posted a first track, called "Vice City," to his SoundCloud account in March of 2014.
His album 17 charted at number two on the US Billboard 200 as well as in numerous European countries. He created a gaming YouTube channel which reached 5.5 million subscribers.
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At the age of 20,
Xxxtentacion height is 5ft 6 (168cm).
He was featured on the Robb Banks mixtape C2: Death of My Teenage.
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● Xxxtentacion was born on January 23, 1998 (age 20) in Plantation, Florida, United States ● He is a celebrity rapper ● His height is 5ft 6 (168cm)
Reference: Wikipedia, FaceBook, Youtube, Twitter, Spotify, Instagram, Tiktok, IMDb. Last update: 06-21-2022
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