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XXXTentacion Jahseh Onfroy - Gone 2 Soon

XXXTentacion Jahseh Onfroy - Gone 2 Soon

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XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was born on January 23, 1998, in Plantation, Florida, and was tragically murdered on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, at the age of 2012. His career began to take off on the platform SoundCloud around 2013, where he was known for his raw and daring style of music, which often challenged the conventional styles and techniques of the time32. Influenced by artists like Tupac Shakur and bands like Papa Roach from an early age, XXXTentacion's music explored a range of genres including emo, trap, trap metal, nu metal, indie rock, lo-fi, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock. He was a leading figure in the establishment of the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres, which gained mainstream attention during the mid-to-late 2010s32.His career milestones include the release of his debut album "17" in 2017, which was certified triple-platinum in the US and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His second album "?" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2018, with its lead single "Sad!" posthumously reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song "Sad!" amassed over 1.3 billion views on YouTube and 1.7 billion streams on Spotify by November 2021, also being certified Diamond by the RIAA in August 20212. XXXTentacion's music often touched on themes of depression and alienation, which resonated with a young fanbase, earning him a cult following despite a short-lived career marred by legal controversies.Legal troubles were a constant in XXXTentacion's life, with the most notable being battery charges levied against him in 2016. The media and public opinion were divided on his legacy, with some seeing him as a troubled individual while others believed he was on a path of redemption before his life was cut short2. His murder in 2018 was a high-profile case; four men were arrested and charged with first-degree murder among other charges. The trial for his murder began on February 7, 2023, and concluded with all three defendants being found guilty on all counts on March 20, 2023. They were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on April 6, 20232.Additionally, XXXTentacion's acting credits include roles in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018), "Exit" (2019), and "We Are Who We Are" (2020)4. His music and acting careers, alongside his controversial personal life, continue to contribute to his complex legacy.

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Released in 2018, "Sad!" was one of the final singles by American rapper XXXTentacion before his tragic death at age 20. The song reflects on feelings of heartbreak, betrayal and depression. Backed by a slow, melancholy piano melody, the lyrics express anguish over a failed relationship. XXXTentacion's delivery alternates between singing and rapping, conveying a sense of emotional pain and inner turmoil. "Sad!" became XXXTentacion's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 after his passing, and is one of the most successful posthumous releases in hip hop history. The single is certified Diamond by the RIAA for selling over 10 million units in the US. The song's music video, filmed before his death, is one of the most viewed on YouTube with over 1 billion views. In the video, XXXTentacion attends his own funeral and fights his resurrected self, depicting an inner struggle. "Sad!" resonated strongly with XXXTentacion's fans and a youth audience for its raw, honest look at mental health issues and heartbreak. The song remains one of the late rapper's most popular and recognizable releases, emblematic of his introspective and emotionally charged style. It's considered a landmark emo rap track that helped propel that emerging subgenre into the mainstream. However, the song's legacy is complicated by the allegations of violence and abuse against XXXTentacion. Some critics argue this context makes it harder to sympathize with his expressions of pain and vulnerability on tracks like "Sad!". Others believe it's still important to engage with the art on its own terms. In any case, "Sad!" had an undeniable cultural impact and remains an influential part of XXXTentacion's body of work.