XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion Details

Full Name Lt. Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy
Profession Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Birth Date January 23, 1998
Country United States
Genres Hip-Hop, Emo Rap, SoundCloud Rap, Trap, Alternative Hip-Hop
Years Active 2013–2018

XXXTentacion Biography

XXXTENTACION, born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer known for his emotionally intense and stylistically diverse music.

Born on 23 January 1998 in Plantation, Florida, XXXTENTACION emerged from the SoundCloud music scene and became closely associated with the rise of emo rap and SoundCloud rap during the 2010s.

His catalogue includes widely recognised songs such as Look at Me!, Jocelyn Flores, SAD!, Moonlight, changes and Hope. His studio albums include 17, ?, Skins and Bad Vibes Forever.

XXXTentacion Music Career

XXXTENTACION began releasing music online in 2013 and developed an audience through SoundCloud. His early recordings combined elements of hip-hop with aggressive rap, lo-fi production and alternative musical influences.

His song Look at Me! became an important breakthrough and introduced him to a much larger mainstream audience. His debut studio album, 17, followed in August 2017 and reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200.

In March 2018, XXXTENTACION released his second studio album, ?. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and included songs such as SAD!, Moonlight, changes and Hope.

XXXTENTACION died on 18 June 2018 at the age of 20. Music recorded before his death continued to be released posthumously, including the albums Skins and Bad Vibes Forever.

Music Style

XXXTENTACION was known for experimenting with multiple musical styles rather than remaining within conventional hip-hop. His recordings incorporated elements of emo rap, SoundCloud rap, trap, lo-fi, R&B, rock and alternative music.

Many of his recordings dealt with emotionally difficult themes such as loneliness, heartbreak, alienation and internal conflict, while other tracks used aggressive vocal delivery and heavier production.

This variation allowed XXXTENTACION to move between melodic singing and rap, contributing to the stylistic diversity of his catalogue.

Awards & Achievements

XXXTENTACION achieved significant commercial success during his short recording career. His 2017 album 17 reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, while his 2018 album ? reached No. 1.

His single SAD! became one of his biggest commercial recordings and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 following his death.

His music continued to attract substantial streaming audiences after 2018, while posthumous releases expanded his official catalogue.

Songs & Lyrics by XXXTentacion

Jocelyn Flores Lyrics

Other August 25, 2017
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I know you so well, so well I mean, I can do anything that he can I’ve been pretty I know you’re somewhere, somewhere I’ve been trapped in…
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Infinity 888 Lyrics

Other March 16, 2018
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ggas will be like “Yo, these niggas is wildin’ right now Like, these niggas is really wildin’”, you know what I’m sayin’? Like, we ain’t playin’ with y’all…
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Revenge Lyrics

Other May 18, 2017
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I think I, I think I finally Found a way to forgive myself For the mistakes I made in my past I think that’s the first step, right?…
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