Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion (pronounced eks-eks-eks-TEN-təss-YOHN), was a groundbreaking American rapper, singer, and songwriter whose raw, genre-blending music captured the angst of a generation. Born on January 23, 1998, in Plantation, Florida, to Jamaican parents, Onfroy rose from SoundCloud obscurity to mainstream stardom in just a few years, pioneering emo rap with introspective tracks on depression, trauma, and redemption.
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Full Name | Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy |
Stage Name | XXXTentacion |
Birthday | January 23, 1998 (Aquarius) |
Date of Death | June 18, 2018 (Pisces lunar phase; aged 20) |
Place of Birth | Plantation, Florida, USA |
Place of Death | Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
Cause of Death | Gunshot wounds (armed robbery) |
Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
Read More | Lila Lovely |
MBTI | N/A (Self-described as introverted and chaotic) |
Education | Dropped out of Piper High School (10th grade) |
Genres | Emo rap, SoundCloud rap, trap, lo-fi, nu metal, R&B |
Years Active | 2013–2018 |
Labels | Bad Vibes Forever, Empire Distribution, Caroline Records |
Associated Acts | Ski Mask the Slump God, Members Only, Lil Peep, Juice WRLD, Joey Bada$$ |
XXXTentacion Son | Gekyume Onfroy (born January 26, 2019, posthumous) |
Net Worth (Estate, 2025) | Estimated $25 million (RIAA-certified 61M+ units) |
Most Streamed Song | “Sad!” (2.1B+ Spotify streams) |
YouTube Subscribers | 42.4 million (as of October 2025) |
XXXTentacion Instagram & Social Media & Online Presence
YouTube | @xxtentacion |
SoundCloud | soundcloud.com/xxxtentacion |
@xxxtentacion | |
Spotify | XXXTENTACION |
TikTok | Various fan accounts (official estate: @xxxtentacion) |
Twitter/X | @xxxtentacion (inactive) |
Official Site | badvibesforever.com |
XXXTentacion Biography
Early Life | Raised by grandmother Collette Jones in Lauderhill/Pompano Beach due to mother’s struggles; traumatic events included witnessing uncle’s suicide, alleged childhood abuse, and father’s imprisonment (2008–2015). Learned piano/guitar young; expelled from schools for fights; diagnosed with bipolar disorder. |
Music Beginnings | Started freestyling in juvenile detention (2012–2013, gun possession); met Ski Mask the Slump God; released first track “News/Flock” (2013) on SoundCloud. Formed Members Only collective (2015); chose music over crime after girlfriend’s influence. |
Breakthrough | “Look at Me!” (2015) went viral in 2017 while incarcerated; signed Empire deal; XXL Freshman Class (2017); 17 album (Aug 2017) debuted #2 Billboard 200, certified triple platinum. |
Peak Career | “?” album (Mar 2018) #1 Billboard 200; singles “Sad!,” “Changes,” “Moonlight” dominated charts; $10M Empire deal; charity “#THEHELPINGHANDCHALLENGE” (2018). |
Controversies | Domestic battery charges (2016, ex-girlfriend Geneva Ayala); feuds (Drake, Migos, Ski Mask); onstage violence (Revenge Tour 2017); Spotify “Hateful Conduct” removal (reversed); fake suicide video backlash. Never publicly apologized pre-death. |
XXXTentacion Death & Aftermath | Shot during robbery at RIVA Motorsports; killers (Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, Trayvon Newsome) convicted 2023 (life sentences). Funeral July 2, 2018; son Gekyume born 2019. Estate managed by mother Cleopatra Bernard. |
Legacy | Pioneered emo rap; influenced 5th-gen hip-hop; polarizing figure—praised for mental health advocacy, criticized for misogyny. Posthumous awards: AMAs (2018), BET Hip Hop (2018); documentaries Look at Me: XXTentacion (2022), In His Own Words (2022). 2025 updates: Juice WRLD collabs, Ski Mask features. |
XXXTentacion Discography
Studio Albums | 17 (Aug 25, 2017) | “Jocelyn Flores” (#31 Hot 100), “Revenge”; triple platinum |
? (Mar 16, 2018) | “Sad!” (#1, Diamond), “Changes,” “Moonlight” (#13); triple platinum | |
Skins (Dec 7, 2018, posthumous) | “One Minute,” “Stuck on Stupid”; #1 Billboard 200 | |
Bad Vibes Forever (Dec 6, 2019, posthumous) | “Hearteater,” “Bad!”; top 5 Billboard 200 | |
Mixtapes/EPs | XXX (Unmastered) (Mar 5, 2014) | Debut; underground buzz |
Members Only, Vol. 1 (2015, collab) | With Ski Mask; foundational SoundCloud rap | |
Revenge (May 16, 2017) | “Garette’s Revenge”; pre-17 hype | |
A Ghetto Christmas Carol (Dec 11, 2017) | Holiday-themed EP | |
Posthumous Singles | “Royalty” (2019, w/ Ky-Mani Marley) | Reggae fusion |
“True Love” (2022, w/ Kanye West) | On Donda 2; emotional ballad | |
“The Way” (Jul 11, 2025, w/ Juice WRLD) | Recent collab; trending on TikTok | |
“Whoa (Mind in Awe)” (May 30, 2025, remix w/ Juice WRLD) | High-energy trap remix | |
Compilations | Look at Me: The Album (Jun 10, 2022) | 25-track retrospective; early SoundCloud gems |
FAQ
How old was XXXTentacion when he died?
He was 20 years old at the time of his death on June 18, 2018—exactly 4 months and 26 days after his 20th birthday.
What caused XXXTentacion’s death?
He was fatally shot multiple times during an armed robbery outside RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The perpetrators stole $50,000 from his bag.
Who killed XXXTentacion?
Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome were convicted of first-degree murder and robbery in March 2023, receiving life sentences. A fourth accomplice, Robert Allen, got 7 years via plea deal.
Did XXXTentacion have a son?
Yes, son Gekyume Rafael Onfroy, born January 26, 2019—seven months after his death—to girlfriend Jenesis Sanchez (now Bernard).