Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy (1998‑01‑23 – 2018‑06‑18), known professionally as XXXTentacion, was an American rapper, singer‑songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence on the SoundCloud platform and cultivated a cult following among younger listeners with music that often explored themes of depression and alienation.
XXXTentacion began releasing music independently in the mid‑2010s, quickly gaining attention for his raw lyrical content and genre‑blending production. His career was marked by rapid growth on streaming services and a series of high‑profile releases before his untimely death in 2018.
Critics note his musical versatility, with work spanning emo, trap, trap metal, nu‑metal, indie rock, lo‑fi, hip‑hop, R&B, and punk rock. He is frequently cited as a leading figure in the emergence of emo rap and SoundCloud rap, influencing a wave of artists who blend emotional lyricism with contemporary hip‑hop production.
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XXXTentacion performed as a solo act; no official band members are documented.
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Despite a career marred by legal controversies, XXXTentacion left a lasting impact on the modern rap landscape, particularly within the emo‑rap subgenre. His willingness to experiment across multiple styles helped broaden the sonic palette of mainstream hip‑hop in the late 2010s.