Childhood and Education Journey of XXXTentacion in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of XXXTentacion, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
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.
January 23, 1998: XXXTentacion's Birth
On January 23, 1998, Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known as XXXTentacion, was born in Plantation, Florida.
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: Started Music Career on SoundCloud
In 2013, XXXTentacion started his music career on SoundCloud after being released from a juvenile detention center, employing unconventional styles and techniques.
2013: Home Invasions and Music
In 2013, after his release from juvenile detention, XXXTentacion and Goulbourne planned to commit home invasions, but XXXTentacion eventually bought a microphone and began recording music.
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: Formed Members Only Collective
In 2014, XXXTentacion formed the underground collective Members Only, becoming a popular figure in SoundCloud rap.
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.
October 30, 2015: Father Released from Custody
On October 30, 2015, XXXTentacion's father was released from BOP custody.
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.
2015: Started Members Only Collective
In 2015, XXXTentacion started the Members Only collective after being part of Ski Mask the Slump God's group Very Rare.
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.
2016: Ayala Moves In With XXXTentacion
In 2016, Geneva Ayala moved in with XXXTentacion and his roommates.
2016: XXXTentacion Expresses Political Views
In 2016, XXXTentacion opposed Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and supported Bernie Sanders. He predicted a Trump victory, expressing concerns about the impact on minorities and lower classes.
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: Father Deported to Jamaica
In late 2016, XXXTentacion's father was deported to Jamaica.
March 26, 2017: XXXTentacion sets up surprise concert that ends in a riot
On March 26, 2017, XXXTentacion arranged a surprise concert in Miami for April 7 after being released from jail. However, a riot broke out before he arrived, leading police to shut down the event.
April 2017: Footage of XXXTentacion Telling Biographical Details
Around April 2017, footage was recorded of XXXTentacion telling biographical details, which would later be featured in an official documentary about his life.
April 2017: XXXTentacion Speaks out Against Missile Strike on Syria
In April 2017, XXXTentacion voiced his opposition to President Trump's decision to launch a missile strike on Syria.
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.
May 31, 2017: Wifisfuneral assaulted at Revenge Tour show in Houston
On May 31, 2017, Wifisfuneral, a member of XXXTentacion's Members Only collective, was assaulted during the first show of the Revenge Tour in Houston. He was kicked by audience members after stage-diving.
June 2017: XXXTentacion involved in altercation at San Diego concert
In June 2017, a physical altercation occurred during XXXTentacion's concert in San Diego, leading to XXXTentacion being knocked unconscious and an audience member being stabbed. The assailant was reportedly associated with Rob Stone, with whom XXXTentacion had a feud. Rob Stone later released a diss track, "Xxxtracredit", referencing the attack.
June 16, 2017: XXXTentacion punches audience member at Salt Lake City concert
On June 16, 2017, XXXTentacion punched an audience member during a concert at the Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah. He claimed it was in self-defense because he had warned the audience not to touch him.
June 20, 2017: XXXTentacion's Chicago concert canceled, fans riot
On June 20, 2017, XXXTentacion's concert at the Concord Music Hall in Chicago, Illinois, was canceled at the last minute due to venue management's decision. This led to a near-riot by hundreds of fans. Three days later, he canceled his tour after his cousin was shot.
September 2, 2017: XXXTentacion's Tampa concert canceled due to overcrowding, leading to near-riot
On September 2, 2017, a free concert announced for XXXTentacion's album 17 was canceled at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, due to overcrowding, leading to a near-riot. The venue's capacity was 750, but over 3,000 people appeared, and some fans claimed to have been teargassed by police.
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.
October 2017: XXXTentacion and Rob Stone resolve feud
In October 2017, XXXTentacion and Rob Stone resolved their feud after a period of public conflict and diss tracks.
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 stated it was self-defense.
November 2017: XXXTentacion Purchases Mansion
In November 2017, XXXTentacion bought a 6,000-square-foot mansion in Parkland for $1.4 million, where he was planning to move before his death.
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.
2017: Interview on The Beat
In 2017, XXXTentacion stated in an interview on The Beat that he had Syrian, Indian, and possibly Italian ancestry.
2017: XXXTentacion Frustration Over Eric Garner Case
In a 2017 interview, XXXTentacion expressed his frustration that the officer who killed Eric Garner was not arrested.
2017: Relationship with Father
In a 2017 interview, when asked about his relationship with his father, XXXTentacion sarcastically asked, "What's a father?"
2017: XXXTentacion Enters Relationship with Jenesis Sanchez
On New Year's Eve 2017, XXXTentacion began a relationship with Jenesis Sanchez. He said that he saw his deceased friend, Jocelyn Flores as his "guardian angel" and that it helped him to make better decisions in his relationship.
February 2018: XXXTentacion Announces Return to School
In February 2018, XXXTentacion announced on Instagram his plans to return to school.
March 2018: XXXTentacion Announces He Is Getting His GED
In March 2018, XXXTentacion announced he was getting his GED and going to community college. According to his death certificate, he completed his GED.
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.
August 22, 2018: Confirmation of XXXTentacion's unborn child's gender
On August 22, 2018, it was confirmed that Jenesis Sanchez, XXXTentacion's girlfriend, was pregnant with a boy.
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.
2018: XXXTentacion and Ski Mask the Slump God reunite
In 2018, XXXTentacion and Ski Mask the Slump God reunited during Rolling Loud in Miami, effectively ending their feud.
2018: XXXTentacion Reverses Stance on Gun Control
In 2018, following the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, XXXTentacion reversed his previous stance on gun control and held charity events for the March for Our Lives movement and visited survivor Anthony Borges in the hospital.
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".
2020: Dispute on Meeting Stokeley Goulbourne
In 2020, some sources interviewed for a biography disputed the narrative of XXXTentacion meeting Stokeley Goulbourne (Ski Mask the Slump God) in juvenile detention, claiming they met at high school.
2020: XXXTentacion's Support of Transgender Community
In a 2020 biography, multiple transgender artists stated that XXXTentacion was supportive of the transgender community.
August 2022: One Suspect Pleads Guilty
In August 2022, one of the four suspects in XXXTentacion's murder pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testimony.
November 2022: Release of 2017 The Fader Interview
In November 2022, an interview with The Fader from 2017 was released where XXXTentacion stated that he should have been clearer in the podcast in which he described the fight. He stated he wished he had clarified that he did not attack his cellmate for the fact that he was gay, calling his discussion of the topic "negligent and stupid", but stated, "Everybody needs to realize at the time I was still a kid."
February 7, 2023: Murder Trial Initiated
On February 7, 2023, the trial for the other three defendants in XXXTentacion's murder began.
March 20, 2023: Three Defendants Found Guilty
On March 20, 2023, all three remaining defendants in XXXTentacion's murder trial were found guilty on all counts.
April 6, 2023: Defendants Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
On April 6, 2023, the three defendants found guilty of XXXTentacion's murder were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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