Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy (January 23, 1998 – June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion [c] (Spanish for 'temptation'), was an American rapper and singer-songwriter. [14] [15] 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 , trap , trap metal
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
XXXTentacion had faced a variety of legal issues throughout his lifetime, most notably the controversy that arose from the battery charges that were levied against him in 2016. [23] [24] 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, arguing that his perceived improvements in character later in life have made his legacy into a tale of the power of second chances and redemption . [25] [2