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.
Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known as XXXTentacion, was a controversial yet influential American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Despite his short career, he developed a significant cult following, particularly among young fans, for his music centered around themes of depression and alienation. Noted for his musical versatility, XXXTentacion's work spanned genres including emo, trap, rock, hip-hop, and R&B. He is considered a key figure in the rise of emo rap and SoundCloud rap, which gained mainstream popularity in the late 2010s.
2008: Father Jailed on RICO Charges
In early 2008, when XXXTentacion was ten years old, his father was jailed for nine years in Arizona on RICO charges.
2012: XXXTentacion arrested for marijuana possession
In 2012, XXXTentacion was arrested for possession of 21 grams of marijuana, a felony in Florida. He was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention and six months at a behavioral correction facility.
2013: Video surfaces of XXXTentacion hitting a girl in 2013
Shortly after being released from house arrest, a Snapchat video surfaced of XXXTentacion hitting a girl, Breonna Starling, in 2013 when he was 15. XXXTentacion's attorneys claimed the video was "obviously . . . in jest".
2014: XXXTentacion sent to youth detention for gun possession
In 2014, XXXTentacion was sent to a youth detention center for a year on gun possession charges. There was a possibility of being tried as an adult.
August 2015: XXXTentacion attempts suicide
In August 2015, XXXTentacion attempted suicide by running into traffic. He was hospitalized and fined $86.50 for the incident.
November 2015: XXXTentacion commits home invasion, robbery and assault
In November 2015, XXXTentacion, along with three others, allegedly committed a home invasion where they pistol-whipped Che Thomas and stole an iPad, an iPhone, a Sony PlayStation Portable, and $20.
April 2016: XXXTentacion's Interview with Adam22
In April 2016, XXXTentacion gave an interview to Adam22 where he recounted an incident in a juvenile detention facility involving his gay cellmate. This interview led to accusations of homophobia against him.
July 14, 2016: XXXTentacion arrested on robbery, assault, and home invasion charges
On July 14, 2016, XXXTentacion was arrested and charged with robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and home invasion committed in November 2015, for allegedly pistol-whipping Che Thomas and stealing an iPad, an iPhone, a Sony PlayStation Portable, and $20.
July 2016: Arrested for Robbery and Assault
In July 2016, XXXTentacion was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
September 2016: XXXTentacion released on bond
In September 2016, XXXTentacion was released on a $10,000 bond after being transferred to Orange County to be charged as an adult. Following Che Thomas's request, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to six years probation.
October 8, 2016: XXXTentacion's arrest prompts later confession audio release
Around the time of XXXTentacion's October 8, 2016, arrest, he was secretly recorded talking with acquaintances. This audio, released by Pitchfork on October 23, 2018, allegedly contained confessions to domestic violence and a stabbing incident.
October 26, 2016: XXXTentacion's admission of abusing his ex-girlfriend
On October 26, 2016, XXXTentacion admitted in a conversation that he "bashed her face" referring to his ex-girlfriend. He stated he had already achieved his objective of making her look bad on the internet. An audio clip of this conversation was later posted on Instagram.
October 31, 2016: Bad Vibes Forever Album Delayed
On October 31, 2016, XXXTentacion's debut independent album, Bad Vibes Forever, missed its slated release date due to his arrest earlier that month.
2016: Battery Charge Controversy
In 2016, XXXTentacion faced battery charges, contributing to the controversies surrounding his life and legacy.
2016: XXXTentacion involuntarily hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act
In 2016, XXXTentacion was involuntarily hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act after his ex-girlfriend Geneva Ayala and his roommates reported to police that he had attempted suicide.
2016: Geneva Ayala Accuses XXXTentacion of Domestic Abuse
In 2016, XXXTentacion's ex-girlfriend, Geneva Ayala, accused him of domestic abuse.
May 2017: XXXTentacion's trial pushed back
In May 2017, XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering charges was originally going to take place but was pushed back several times. He was released from jail on a $50,000 bail on March 26, 2017, while facing charges of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
June 24, 2017: Cancellation of Revenge Tour Dates
On June 24, 2017, XXXTentacion announced the cancellation of the remaining dates for "The Revenge Tour" due to his cousin being shot, although the final tour date in Broward County, Florida, still went ahead.
September 8, 2017: Pitchfork leaks testimony in XXXTentacion's case, trial delayed
On September 8, 2017, Pitchfork leaked the testimony of the alleged victim in XXXTentacion's case, leading to another delay in the trial, with a new date set for December 11, 2017. Following this, XXXTentacion's decision to donate $100,000 to domestic violence prevention programs and announce an event to support rape victims sparked further controversy.
October 5, 2017: XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering set to take place
On October 5, 2017, XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering was scheduled to take place, after being postponed several times, stemming from the charges of aggravated battery of a pregnant woman, domestic battery, and false imprisonment from October 2016.
December 10, 2017: XXXTentacion posts message to Instagram anticipating potential custody
On December 10, 2017, XXXTentacion posted a message to Instagram providing his court information for the upcoming hearing on December 15th, expressing apologies for letting people down in case he was taken into custody.
December 14, 2017: XXXTentacion pleads not guilty and is taken into pretrial custody
On December 14, 2017, XXXTentacion pleaded not guilty and was taken into pretrial custody after the prosecution filed a motion citing bond violations. He was held without bail.
December 15, 2017: XXXTentacion's trial delayed again, new witness tampering charges filed
On December 15, 2017, XXXTentacion's trial was delayed again after his ex-girlfriend, Geneva Ayala, asked for the charges to be dropped and declined to testify. The prosecution split the case, filing additional witness tampering charges and announcing a new trial date.
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.
June 18, 2018: XXXTentacion's Death
On June 18, 2018, XXXTentacion was murdered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, at the age of 20.
October 23, 2018: Pitchfork releases audio of XXXTentacion confessing to violence
On October 23, 2018, Pitchfork released secretly recorded audio of 18-year-old XXXTentacion talking with acquaintances around the time of his October 8, 2016, arrest. Pitchfork alleged that he confessed to domestic violence in the recording and described an incident in which he stabbed eight people. The tape was considered a confession by the prosecution and defense.
2019: Release of jail calls reveals XXXTentacion's claims about ex-girlfriend's pregnancy
In 2019, documents and audio of phone calls that XXXTentacion made to his mother from jail were released, in which XXXTentacion claimed that his ex-girlfriend may not have been pregnant and that his female friends beat Ayala for getting XXXTentacion sent to a "mental asylum".
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