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 20
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2. 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 time
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2. 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 2010s
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2.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 2021
2. 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 short
2. 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, 2023
2.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.
