Challenges in the Life of XXXTentacion in a Detailed Timeline
Life is full of challenges, and XXXTentacion faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was a controversial yet influential American rapper and singer-songwriter. He cultivated a devoted young following with music centered on themes of depression and alienation. Known for his versatile musical style, his work spanned genres including emo, trap, rock, hip-hop, R&B, and punk rock. He's considered a key figure in popularizing emo rap and SoundCloud rap, which gained significant mainstream popularity in the latter half of the 2010s. His career was cut short by his death.
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2008: Father's Imprisonment
In early 2008, when Onfroy was ten years old, his father was jailed for nine years in Arizona on RICO charges after a Drug Enforcement Administration sting operation.
2012: XXXTentacion arrested for marijuana possession
In 2012, XXXTentacion was arrested for possession of 21 grams of marijuana and was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention and six months at a behavioral correction facility.
2014: XXXTentacion sent to youth detention center
In 2014, XXXTentacion was sent to a youth detention center for a year on gun possession charges.
August 2015: XXXTentacion attempts suicide
In August 2015, XXXTentacion attempted suicide by running into incoming traffic. He was hospitalized and fined $86.50 for the incident.
November 2015: XXXTentacion commits home invasion, robbery and assault
In November 2015, XXXTentacion committed a home invasion where he along with three others armed with a firearm entered Che Thomas' home, pistol-whipped Thomas three times, and stole an iPad, an iPhone, a Sony PlayStation Portable, and $20.
July 14, 2016: XXXTentacion arrested for robbery, assault, and home invasion
On July 14, 2016, XXXTentacion was arrested and charged with robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and home invasion committed in November 2015. The arrest report indicated that XXXTentacion, with three others, entered Che Thomas' home armed with a firearm, pistol-whipped Thomas three times, and stole an iPad, an iPhone, a Sony PlayStation Portable, and $20.
July 2016: Arrested on Robbery and Assault Charges
In July 2016, XXXTentacion was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
September 2016: XXXTentacion Released on $10,000 Bond
In September 2016, XXXTentacion was released on a $10,000 bond. Following Thomas requesting that XXXTentacion not receive prison time, XXXTentacion pleaded no contest to the charges and was ultimately sentenced to six years of probation.
October 8, 2016: XXXTentacion around time of arrest
On October 8, 2016, around the time of his arrest, a secretly recorded audio of 18-year-old XXXTentacion was captured by Pitchfork which was then released years later on October 23, 2018. In the recording, XXXTentacion allegedly confessed to domestic violence and described stabbing eight people.
October 26, 2016: XXXTentacion admits to bashing ex-girlfriend's face
On October 26, 2016, XXXTentacion admitted to a woman that he had "bashed her face" and made her "look bad on the internet" in reference to his ex-girlfriend. An audio clip of him saying he "bashed her face" was later posted on Instagram.
October 31, 2016: Delayed Album Release
XXXTentacion's debut independent album, "Bad Vibes Forever", had a slated October 31, 2016, release date but was delayed due to his arrest in early October.
2016: Battery Charge Controversy
In 2016, XXXTentacion faced significant legal issues, most notably the battery charges levied against him. This controversy became a defining aspect of his legacy for some.
March 26, 2017: XXXTentacion Announces a Surprise Concert
On March 26, 2017, XXXTentacion set up a surprise concert in Miami scheduled for April 7. Before XXXTentacion arrived, a riot broke out, leading to police intervention and the show's closure.
May 2017: XXXTentacion's trial delayed
In May 2017, XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering charges was originally scheduled to take place but was pushed back multiple times.
May 31, 2017: Wifisfuneral assaulted at Revenge Tour show
On May 31, 2017, at the Revenge Tour's first show in Houston, Wifisfuneral, a member of XXXTentacion's Members Only collective, was assaulted after stage-diving into the audience.
June 2017: Physical altercation at San Diego concert
In June 2017, a physical altercation occurred during a XXXTentacion concert in San Diego, leading to XXXTentacion being knocked unconscious and an audience member being stabbed. This incident was reportedly linked to a feud involving Rob Stone and Ski Mask the Slump God.
June 16, 2017: XXXTentacion Punches Audience Member at Complex Concert in Salt Lake City, Utah
On June 16, 2017, XXXTentacion punched an audience member during a concert at the Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah. XXXTentacion claimed that the action was in self-defense, as he had requested that no one touch him.
June 20, 2017: XXXTentacion's Chicago concert canceled
On June 20, 2017, XXXTentacion's scheduled performance at the Concord Music Hall in Chicago, Illinois was canceled at the last minute, leading to fans flooding the streets. XXXTentacion said that the cancellation was a decision by the venue management.
June 24, 2017: Cancellation of The Revenge Tour
On June 24, 2017, XXXTentacion announced the cancellation of the rest of "The Revenge Tour" dates due to his cousin being shot.
September 2, 2017: Free concert in Tampa canceled due to overcrowding
On September 2, 2017, a free concert announced following the release of XXXTentacion's album "17" at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, was canceled due to over 3,000 attendees appearing at a venue with a capacity of 750. The cancellation resulted in near-riots, with police breaking up the crowd and some fans claiming to have been teargassed.
September 8, 2017: Pitchfork leaks testimony in XXXTentacion's case
On September 8, 2017, Pitchfork leaked the testimony of the alleged victim in XXXTentacion's case, which led to the trial being delayed again. Controversy arose following XXXTentacion's donation to domestic violence prevention programs.
October 5, 2017: XXXTentacion's trial date set
On October 5, 2017, XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering charges was set to take place after being pushed back several times.
October 21, 2017: XXXTentacion Involved in Brawl at Rolling Loud Festival
On October 21, 2017, XXXTentacion was involved in a brawl with a fan during California's Rolling Loud Festival. XXXTentacion claimed self-defense on Instagram before any video of the incident was uploaded.
December 10, 2017: XXXTentacion posts court information on Instagram
On December 10, 2017, XXXTentacion posted a message to Instagram with his court information, anticipating potential custody and apologizing to those he may have let down.
December 14, 2017: XXXTentacion pleads not guilty and is taken into custody
On December 14, 2017, XXXTentacion pleaded not guilty and was taken into pretrial custody after the prosecution filed a motion alleging he violated his bond.
December 15, 2017: New trial date announced in XXXTentacion case
On December 15, 2017, a new trial date was announced in XXXTentacion's case after his ex-girlfriend requested that the charges be dropped. The prosecution moved to split the domestic violence and witness tampering case into two, with additional charges being filed against XXXTentacion.
December 20, 2017: XXXTentacion released on house arrest
On December 20, 2017, it was confirmed that XXXTentacion was being released on house arrest.
March 21, 2018: XXXTentacion released from house arrest
On March 21, 2018, XXXTentacion was released from house arrest.
October 23, 2018: Pitchfork releases secretly recorded audio of XXXTentacion
On October 23, 2018, Pitchfork released secretly recorded audio of 18-year-old XXXTentacion around the time of his October 8, 2016, arrest. In the recording, XXXTentacion allegedly confessed to domestic violence and described stabbing eight people.
2019: Release of jail calls reveal claims about pregnancy and assault
In 2019, documents and audio of phone calls that XXXTentacion made to his mother from jail were released, where XXXTentacion claimed that his ex-girlfriend may have not been pregnant and claimed that it was his female friends who beat Ayala.
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