HIPHOPDX XXXTENTACION

Real Name: Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy

Aliases: X, Triple X, Jah

BORN:
Jan 23, 1998
AGE:
27
NET WORTH:
$5M
HEIGHT:
5'6

BIO

XXXTENTACION achieved astronomical fame almost as quickly as his ascension was cut short. As if his striking appearance didn’t turn heads, his speaker-destroying Soundcloud hit “Look At Me” ensured all eyes were on the South Florida rapper in 2017. His multi-platinum albums 17 and ? built on his fame and showcased his musical talent and emotional vulnerability. However, XXX’s rapid rise was mired in controversy from the very beginning due to disturbing allegations of violent crimes, notably against his ex-girlfriend. Following his murder in 2018 at the age of 20, XXXTENTACION leaves behind a complicated legacy: adored by fans and abhorred by others.

PROPS

  • Breakout hit “Look At Me” has gone platinum and is one of the most played songs in Soundcloud history (over 190M streams)
  • 2x multi-platinum albums (17 and ?)
  • 2x No. 1 albums (? and Skins)
  • 1x No. 1 single (“Sad!”)
  • 30x Billboard Hot 100 singles
  • Won Best New Artist at 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards
  • Signed $6 million one-album deal with Capitol Music Group's Caroline
  • Appeared on songs with Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Kodak Black, Joey Bada$$, Travis Barker, Juicy J + PnB Rock

Top XXXTENTACION Questions

How did XXXTENTACION get famous?
XXXTENTACION blew up thanks to his hit single “Look At Me,” which was first released in 2015 before gaining popularity in 2017. The song’s success was partly fueled by accusations that Drake had stolen X’s “Look At Me” flow on his More Life cut “KMT.”
How did XXXTENTACION get his name?
The name XXXTENTACION means “unknown temptation.” In a 2017 interview on 103.5 The BEAT, the rapper explained, “For some time, the X was the only unknown numeral to me ... it’s like John Doe. And tentación is 'temptation' in Latin, so I actually just pushed the two together ... ‘cause I feel as if [unknown temptation is] what my life revolves around.”
How did XXXTENTACION die?
XXXTENTACION was shot and killed in an apparent robbery in Deerfield Beach, Florida on June 18, 2018. He was shot multiple times in the neck.
Did XXXTENTACION have a kid?
XXXTENTACION’s girlfriend, Jenesis Sanchez, gave birth to their only son, Gekyume Onfroy, on January 26, 2019 — seven months after the rapper’s death.
Why did XXXTENTACION go to jail?
In July 2016, XXXTENTACION was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested again that October for false imprisonment, witness tampering and aggravated battery of his girlfriend, who was allegedly pregnant at the time. He was released from jail on bail in March 2017.
Did XXXTENTACION go platinum?
XXXTENTACION has two multi-platinum albums: 17 (2x platinum) and ? (3x platinum). He also has 9 platinum/multi-platinum singles to his name: “Look At Me” (2x platinum), “Jocelyn Flores” (5x platinum), “Fuck Love” (6x platinum), “Sad!” (9x platinum), “Changes” (3x platinum), “Moonlight” (6x platinum), “Falling Down” (platinum), “Arms Around You” (platinum) and “Bad!” (platinum).