History of XXXTentacion in Timeline
XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter who, despite a short and controversial career marked by legal issues, cultivated a devoted young fan base. His music, often centered around themes of depression and alienation, showcased remarkable versatility, incorporating elements of emo, trap, metal, rock, hip hop, R&B, and punk. He is recognized as a key figure in the development of emo rap and SoundCloud rap, genres that achieved mainstream recognition in the late 2010s.
January 23, 1998: XXXTentacion Born
On January 23, 1998, Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known as XXXTentacion, was born in Plantation, Florida. He would later become a controversial but influential figure in the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres.
2008: Father's Arrest
In early 2008, when Onfroy was ten, his father was jailed for nine years in Arizona on RICO charges.
2012: Arrested for Marijuana Possession
In 2012, XXXTentacion was arrested for possession of 21 grams of marijuana, which is a felony in Florida. He was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention and six months at a behavioral correction facility.
June 2013: Release of "News/Flock"
In June 2013, XXXTentacion's career as a music artist began after the release of his song "News/Flock".
2013: Music Career on SoundCloud
In 2013, XXXTentacion started his music career on SoundCloud, employing unconventional styles, drawing inspiration from third-wave emo and grunge.
2013: Snapchat Video Surfaces of Assault
In 2013, a Snapchat video surfaced showing XXXTentacion, then 15, hitting a girl named Breonna Starling. His attorneys claimed the video was "obviously . . . in jest".
2013: Post-Detention Reunion
In 2013, after being released from juvenile detention, XXXTentacion reunited with Goulbourne with the belief that they were going to commit home invasions. However, he began recording music instead.
March 5, 2014: "Vice City" Release
On March 5, 2014, XXXTentacion uploaded his first non-deleted song, "Vice City", on SoundCloud, included on his debut mixtape XXX (Unmastered).
April 30, 2014: EP Releases: E.motion and XXX
On April 30, 2014, XXXTentacion released his two first official extended plays (EPs), called E.motion and XXX.
July 11, 2014: Unfinished EP Release: The Nobody's
On July 11, 2014, an unfinished version of The Nobody's was released, but it was quickly removed when Onfroy decided to keep working on it.
November 2014: XXXTentacion met Geneva Ayala
In November 2014, XXXTentacion, met Geneva Ayala after messaging her about a fight with her boyfriend, however, a fight never occurred.
November 21, 2014: Release of The Fall EP
On November 21, 2014, XXXTentacion released The Fall EP.
2014: Formation of Members Only
In 2014, XXXTentacion formed the underground collective Members Only, becoming a popular figure in SoundCloud rap.
2014: Sent to Youth Detention Center on Gun Possession Charges
In 2014, XXXTentacion was sent to a youth detention center for a year on gun possession charges. The district attorney allegedly attempted to try him as an adult.
June 22, 2015: XXXTentacion begins using his YouTube channel for gaming videos and vlogs
On June 22, 2015, XXXTentacion began using his YouTube channel, previously used for uploading music, to upload gaming videos and vlogs.
August 2015: Attempted Suicide
In August 2015, XXXTentacion attempted suicide by running into incoming traffic. He was hospitalized for his injuries and fined $86.50 for the incident.
October 30, 2015: Father's Release
On October 30, 2015, Onfroy's father was released from BOP custody.
November 2015: Home Invasion Incident
In November 2015, XXXTentacion was involved in a home invasion incident. He allegedly entered the home of Che Thomas with three other people, armed with a firearm. After pistol-whipping Thomas three times, XXXTentacion escaped with stolen items.
2015: Joining and Leaving Very Rare
In 2015, XXXTentacion eventually joined Ski Mask the Slump God's group Very Rare, before breaking off and starting the Members Only collective.
December 31, 2015: Upload of "Look at Me"
On December 31, 2015, the original version of "Look at Me" was uploaded to the SoundCloud account of the song's co-producer, Rojas.
April 2016: XXXTentacion's interview with Adam22
In April 2016, XXXTentacion gave an interview to Adam22. In the interview, XXXTentacion told Adam22 that, one time when he was in a juvenile detention facility, he attacked his gay cellmate for staring at him while naked. This interview later characterized Onfroy as homophobic, however, friends and collaborators said he was not homophobic.
April 28, 2016: EP Release: Willy Wonka Was a Child Murderer
On April 28, 2016, XXXTentacion released the EP Willy Wonka Was a Child Murderer, with music heavily inspired by heavy metal and indie music.
July 14, 2016: 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. The charges relate to an incident in November 2015 where he allegedly entered a home with others, armed with a firearm, and assaulted Che Thomas, stealing items.
July 2016: Arrest and Charges
In July 2016, XXXTentacion was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
September 2016: Released on Bond
In September 2016, XXXTentacion was released on a $10,000 bond after being arrested in Orlando and transferred to Orange County. This relocation was part of a plan by prosecutors to charge him as an adult.
October 8, 2016: XXXTentacion Arrested
XXXTentacion was arrested around October 8, 2016, leading to a recorded audio conversation where he allegedly confessed to domestic violence.
October 26, 2016: XXXTentacion's Conversation About Ex-Girlfriend
On October 26, 2016, XXXTentacion had a conversation where he stated, "I already got what I wanted, I already bashed her face—her face on the internet, bruh, I done made her look bad on the internet, bruh."
October 31, 2016: Delayed Album Release
XXXTentacion's debut independent album, Bad Vibes Forever, missed its slated October 31, 2016, release date and was delayed due to his arrest.
2016: Tablez Manages XXXTentacion and Ski Mask the Slump God
In 2016, Dylan Turner, known as Tablez, became the manager of XXXTentacion and Ski Mask the Slump God. Due to inexperience on both sides, Tablez agreed to be paid only from the proceeds of the song "Look at Me!".
2016: Ayala moved in with Onfroy
In 2016, Geneva Ayala moved in with XXXTentacion and his roommates, marking a significant step in their relationship.
2016: Battery Charge Controversy
In 2016, XXXTentacion faced controversy arising from battery charges levied against him, impacting his legacy.
2016: Onfroy opposed Donald Trump's presidential candidacy
In 2016, XXXTentacion opposed the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump and signaled support for Bernie Sanders. He predicted a Trump victory and expressed concerns about the impact on minorities and the lower classes.
2016: Involuntary Hospitalization
In 2016, XXXTentacion was involuntarily hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act after Ayala and his roommates reported to police that he had attempted suicide.
2016: Geneva Ayala accused XXXTentacion of domestic abuse
In 2016, XXXTentacion's ex-girlfriend Geneva Ayala accused him of domestic abuse, leading to significant controversy.
2016: Father's Deportation
In late 2016, Onfroy's father was deported to Jamaica.
January 28, 2017: Drake previews "KMT", compared to XXXTentacion's "Look at Me"
On January 28, 2017, Canadian rapper Drake previewed a new track, titled "KMT", which was compared to XXXTentacion's song "Look at Me" due to a similar flow.
March 18, 2017: Drake Releases "More Life" Mixtape Featuring "KMT"
On March 18, 2017, Drake released his mixtape, "More Life", which included the track "KMT". This release later sparked a feud between XXXTentacion and Drake, as XXXTentacion felt that Drake had disrespected him and stolen his "flow".
March 26, 2017: XXXTentacion Sets Up Surprise Concert
On March 26, 2017, XXXTentacion arranged a surprise concert for April 7 in Miami following his release from jail. However, before he arrived, a riot broke out, leading to police escorting him out and shutting down the show.
April 2017: XXXTentacion shared biographical details for official documentary
Footage of XXXTentacion from around April 2017 sharing biographical details were featured in an official documentary on his life.
April 2017: Onfroy spoke out against President Trump's decision to launch a missile strike on Syria
In April 2017, XXXTentacion spoke out against President Trump's decision to launch a missile strike on Syria. He was anti-war and voiced support for criminal justice reform movements.
April 18, 2017: Release from Prison
On April 18, 2017, XXXTentacion was released from prison.
April 18, 2017: Album Announcements
On April 18, 2017, in an interview with WMIB, XXXTentacion announced that he was working on the studio albums Bad Vibes and 17, as well as a mixtape, I Need Jesus.
April 28, 2017: "The Revenge Tour" Announcement
On April 28, 2017, XXXTentacion announced his first nationwide tour, titled "The Revenge Tour".
May 2017: Trial Delayed Multiple Times
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.
May 16, 2017: Release of Revenge Mixtape
On May 16, 2017, XXXTentacion released his debut commercial solo mixtape, Revenge.
May 31, 2017: Wifisfuneral Assaulted at Revenge Tour Show
On May 31, 2017, at the first Revenge Tour show in Houston, Wifisfuneral, a member of XXXTentacion's Members Only collective, was assaulted. He stage-dived into the audience, where he was kicked by several audience members, who then left the venue.
June 2017: Altercation at San Diego Concert
In June 2017, during a concert in San Diego, a physical altercation led to XXXTentacion being knocked unconscious and an audience member being stabbed. The assailant was reportedly an associate of rapper Rob Stone, with whom XXXTentacion was feuding.
June 16, 2017: XXXTentacion Punches Audience Member in Salt Lake City
On June 16, 2017, XXXTentacion punched an audience member at a concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. He claimed it was self-defense, as he had warned the audience not to touch him.
June 20, 2017: Chicago Concert Canceled, Riot Almost Ensues
On June 20, 2017, XXXTentacion's scheduled performance at the Concord Music Hall in Chicago was canceled at the last minute due to venue management's decision. This cancellation led to hundreds of fans flooding the streets and nearly starting a riot.
June 24, 2017: Tour Cancellation
On June 24, 2017, XXXTentacion announced the cancellation of the rest of "The Revenge Tour" dates due to his cousin being shot.
June 26, 2017: Release of Members Only, Vol. 3
On June 26, 2017, The collaborative mixtape, Members Only, Vol. 3, with Members Only, was released.
August 9, 2017: Opening Act for DRAM
On August 9, 2017, XXXTentacion was brought out by DRAM at a concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles during Kendrick Lamar's Damn Tour.
August 24, 2017: XXXTentacion uploads a video depicting a suicide
On August 24, 2017, XXXTentacion uploaded a video to Instagram of him depicting the act of suicide by hanging, which he later claimed was part of a music video.
August 25, 2017: Release of 17 Album
On August 25, 2017, XXXTentacion released his debut album, 17, which debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200.
September 2, 2017: Tampa Concert Canceled Due to Overcrowding, Near Riot
On September 2, 2017, a free concert announced in Tampa, Florida, following the release of XXXTentacion's "17" album, was canceled due to the venue reaching capacity with over 3,000 attendees, leading to near-riot conditions and police intervention.
September 3, 2017: Bad Vibes Forever Announcement
On September 3, 2017, XXXTentacion announced that Bad Vibes Forever, his second album, was still in production.
September 8, 2017: Pitchfork Leaks Testimony, 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.
September 12, 2017: Music Video Releases
On September 12, 2017, XXXTentacion released his first official music video for his 2015 song "Look at Me", as well as sharing a music video with his 2015 song "Riot".
September 22, 2017: Noah Cyrus releases "Again" featuring XXXTentacion
On September 22, 2017, Noah Cyrus released her single "Again" which featured XXXTentacion's vocals, marking a collaboration between the artists.
October 5, 2017: Trial Date Set
On October 5, 2017, XXXTentacion's trial for domestic violence and witness tampering charges was set to take place.
October 2017: XXXTentacion and Rob Stone Resolve Feud
In October 2017, XXXTentacion and Rob Stone, who had been involved in a feud, confirmed that they had spoken and resolved their differences.
October 19, 2017: Distribution Deal with Caroline
On October 19, 2017, XXXTentacion's label, Bad Vibes Forever, signed a distribution deal with Capitol Music Group subsidiary, Caroline.
October 21, 2017: Brawl at Rolling Loud Festival
On October 21, 2017, XXXTentacion was involved in a brawl with a fan during California's Rolling Loud Festival. He claimed it was self-defense.
October 25, 2017: Contract Termination Announcement
On October 25, 2017, XXXTentacion announced he was terminating his contract with Caroline.
October 27, 2017: XXXTentacion announces retirement from music
On October 27, 2017, XXXTentacion announced he was retiring from producing music. He stated that he would make music again if Ski Mask the Slump God would become his friend again.
October 30, 2017: XXXTentacion announces he will make music again
On October 30, 2017, XXXTentacion announced he would make music again if Ski Mask the Slump God was his friend again. He later clarified he was quitting for an undetermined amount of time.
November 2, 2017: XXXTentacion previews new music
On November 2, 2017, XXXTentacion previewed new music, signaling a return to making music after a brief retirement announcement.
November 2017: XXXTentacion Buys Parkland Mansion
In November 2017, XXXTentacion bought a 6,000-square-foot mansion in Parkland, Florida, for $1.4 million.
November 17, 2017: XXXTentacion announces "Bad Vibes Forever" album
On November 17, 2017, XXXTentacion announced his album "Bad Vibes Forever", describing it as a mix of genres for his core fans and sharing the name with his label.
December 8, 2017: XXXTentacion expresses love for Ski Mask the Slump God
On December 8, 2017, XXXTentacion wrote on Instagram, "don't care about what you said about me, you know who got your back, love you, forever", referring to Ski Mask the Slump God.
December 10, 2017: XXXTentacion Posts Court Information on Instagram
On December 10, 2017, XXXTentacion posted a message to Instagram, sharing his court information for his hearing on December 15 and apologizing to those he felt he had let down in case he was taken into custody.
December 11, 2017: XXXTentacion releases "A Ghetto Christmas Carol" EP
On December 11, 2017, XXXTentacion released his tenth EP, "A Ghetto Christmas Carol", on SoundCloud.
December 14, 2017: XXXTentacion Taken into Pretrial Custody
On December 14, 2017, XXXTentacion pleaded not guilty and was taken into pretrial custody after the prosecution filed a motion alleging he had violated his bond. He was held without bail.
December 15, 2017: New Trial Date
On December 15, 2017, XXXTentacion faced a new trial date after the prosecution moved to split the domestic violence and witness tampering case into two, with additional witness tampering charges being filed against him.
December 20, 2017: House Arrest
On December 20, 2017, it was confirmed that XXXTentacion was being released on house arrest.
2017: "Look at Me" Gains Traction
In 2017, "Look at Me" gained traction, peaking at number 34 on US Billboard Hot 100.
2017: XXL Freshman Class
In 2017, XXXTentacion was named as the tenth pick on XXL's "2017 Freshman Class".
2017: Release of 17
In 2017, XXXTentacion's debut album '17' was released and reached number two on the Billboard 200.
2017: Ancestry Interview
In a 2017 interview on The Beat, XXXTentacion stated that he had Syrian, Indian, and possibly Italian ancestry.
2017: XXXTentacion clarifies homophobic allegations
In a 2017 interview with The Fader, XXXTentacion clarified that he did not attack his cellmate for the fact that he was gay, calling his discussion of the topic "negligent and stupid", and stated, "Everybody needs to realize at the time I was still a kid."
2017: XXXTentacion expressed frustration in interview
In a 2017 interview, XXXTentacion expressed frustration that the officer who killed Eric Garner was not arrested.
2017: Estrangement from Father
In a 2017 interview, when asked about his relationship with his father, Onfroy sarcastically asked, "What's a father?"
2017: Onfroy began relationship with Jenesis Sanchez
On New Year's Eve 2017, XXXTentacion entered a relationship with Jenesis Sanchez, which eventually became a domestic partnership. During the relationship, Onfroy began to control his anger and said that his deceased friend, Jocelyn Flores was his "guardian angel".
January 22, 2018: XXXTentacion announces a project with Joey Badass
On January 22, 2018, XXXTentacion announced on Instagram that he and New York rapper Joey Badass had been creating a project together.
February 2018: Plans to Return to School
In February 2018, XXXTentacion posted on Instagram that he was preparing to return to school.
February 21, 2018: XXXTentacion releases "Hope" dedicated to Stoneman Douglas High School victims
On February 21, 2018, XXXTentacion released the song "Hope" on his SoundCloud account, dedicated to the victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
March 2, 2018: XXXTentacion announces release of two singles
On March 2, 2018, XXXTentacion announced that he was releasing two songs at midnight, both being the first singles for his second album ?.
March 9, 2018: XXXTentacion and Joey Badass release "King's Dead" freestyle
On March 9, 2018, XXXTentacion and Joey Badass released a freestyle to the song "King's Dead" on SoundCloud in preparation for their collaboration.
March 12, 2018: XXXTentacion announces release date and tracklist for album "?"
On March 12, 2018, XXXTentacion announced the release date for his second studio album, ?, and shared the 18-track track listing.
March 2018: Announces Getting GED
In March 2018, XXXTentacion announced that he was getting his GED and going to community college. He was also public about his struggle with depression.
March 16, 2018: XXXTentacion's album "?" released and debuts at number one
On March 16, 2018, XXXTentacion's album ? was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
March 21, 2018: XXXTentacion Released From House Arrest
On March 21, 2018, XXXTentacion was released from house arrest.
June 21, 2018: First posthumous song featuring XXXTentacion released
On June 21, 2018, the first posthumous song featuring XXXTentacion was released, "Ghost Busters", with Trippie Redd featuring Quavo and Ski Mask the Slump God.
June 22, 2018: Ugly God releases "Tear Drop" featuring XXXTentacion's cypher verses
On June 22, 2018, Ugly God released a song titled "Tear Drop" which featured XXXTentacion's unreleased cypher verses as a tribute.
June 27, 2018: Open casket service for Onfroy took place
On June 27, 2018, an open casket service for XXXTentacion took place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, where fans were allowed to pay their respects.
June 28, 2018: XXXTentacion's private funeral took place
On June 28, 2018, XXXTentacion's private funeral took place, where rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty and singer Erykah Badu were among the attendees.
August 2018: Trayvon Newsome arrested for the murder of XXXTentacion
In August 2018, Trayvon Newsome was arrested and charged with premeditated first-degree murder for his involvement in XXXTentacion's death.
August 17, 2018: iLoveMakonnen announces "Falling Down" collaboration between Lil Peep and XXXTentacion
On August 17, 2018, iLoveMakonnen announced a collaboration between Lil Peep and XXXTentacion titled "Falling Down", a reworking of "Sunlight on Your Skin" featuring verses by XXXTentacion.
August 22, 2018: Baby confirmed to be a boy
On August 22, 2018, it was confirmed that Jenesis Sanchez's baby, fathered by XXXTentacion, was a boy.
August 31, 2018: Sauce Walka releases "Drip God" mixtape featuring XXXTentacion
On August 31, 2018, Houston rapper Sauce Walka released his Drip God mixtape which featured a collaboration with XXXTentacion titled "Voss".
September 19, 2018: Official release of "Falling Down" featuring Lil Peep and XXXTentacion
On September 19, 2018, the single "Falling Down", a collaboration between Lil Peep and XXXTentacion, was officially released.
September 27, 2018: Kanye West announces XXXTentacion would have been featured on "Yandhi"
On September 27, 2018, Kanye West announced XXXTentacion would've been a featured artist on his cancelled ninth studio album, Yandhi.
October 22, 2018: XXXTentacion's manager states third album is coming soon
On October 22, 2018, XXXTentacion's manager Soloman Sobande stated in an interview with Billboard that XXXTentacion's third album would come "very soon" and that he had more than two album's worth of material.
October 23, 2018: Pitchfork Releases Secretly Recorded Audio
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. The audio allegedly contained confessions to domestic violence and an incident where he stabbed eight people.
November 8, 2018: Release date for XXXTentacion's first posthumous album, Skins, announced
On November 8, 2018, the release date for XXXTentacion's first posthumous album and his third studio album, Skins, was announced as being given a December 7, 2018 release.
November 9, 2018: First single from Skins, "Bad!", released
On November 9, 2018, the first single from Skins, titled "Bad!", was released.
December 7, 2018: XXXTentacion's first posthumous album "Skins" released
On December 7, 2018, the posthumous album "Skins" by XXXTentacion was released, adding to his legacy.
2018: Onfroy reversed his stance on gun control measures
Following the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, XXXTentacion reversed his stance on gun control, held charity events for the March for Our Lives movement, and visited Parkland survivor Anthony Borges in the hospital.
2018: Release of ?
In 2018, XXXTentacion's second album '?' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
2018: Posthumous Album Release - Skins
In 2018, the posthumous album "Skins" was released, which became XXXTentacion's second number-one album on the Billboard 200.
January 23, 2019: Members Only, Vol. 4 released
On January 23, 2019, the Members Only collective and XXXTentacion's estate released the album Members Only, Vol. 4.
January 26, 2019: XXXTentacion's son was born
On January 26, 2019, XXXTentacion's son was born, three days after what would have been his father's 21st birthday.
May 15, 2019: Sanchez won legal battle for Onfroy's DNA sample
On May 15, 2019, Jenesis Sanchez won the legal battle and a Florida judge granted access to a DNA sample from XXXTentacion to prove paternity of her son.
June 12, 2019: Craig Xen releases "Run It Back!" featuring XXXTentacion
On June 12, 2019, Craig Xen released the song "Run It Back!" which featured XXXTentacion on the track.
June 18, 2019: Official documentary on XXXTentacion's life was announced
On June 18, 2019, exactly one year on from XXXTentacion's death, an official documentary on his life was announced.
July 21, 2019: Posthumous song "Royalty" released
On July 21, 2019, another posthumous song was released, titled "Royalty", which featured Ky-Mani Marley, Stefflon Don, and Vybz Kartel.
October 21, 2019: "Hearteater" released by XXXTentacion's estate
On October 21, 2019, the song "Hearteater" was officially released by XXXTentacion's estate as the second single for the album.
November 22, 2019: Title track of album "Bad Vibes Forever" released
On November 22, 2019, the title track of the album Bad Vibes Forever was released.
December 6, 2019: XXXTentacion's fourth and final studio album released
On December 6, 2019, XXXTentacion's fourth and final studio album was released.
2019: Ayala appeared in the music video for "Hearteater"
Following XXXTentacion's death, Geneva Ayala appeared in the music video and the cover art for the 2019 single "Hearteater".
2019: Jail Phone Call Release
In 2019, documents and audio of phone calls that XXXTentacion made to his mother from jail were released. In the calls, he claimed his ex-girlfriend may not have been pregnant and that his female friends beat Ayala for getting XXXTentacion sent to a "mental asylum".
2019: Posthumous Album Release - Bad Vibes Forever
In 2019, the posthumous album "Bad Vibes Forever" was released and entered the top 5 on the Billboard 200.
June 1, 2020: "Riot" re-released onto streaming services
On June 1, 2020, XXXTentacion's song "Riot" was re-released onto streaming services to spread awareness to the protests following the murder of George Floyd.
October 2020: XXXTentacion named a Top-20 all-time best selling artist
As of October 2020, XXXTentacion is one of the Top-20 all-time best selling artists in terms of digital singles, with a total of 49 million RIAA-certified digital sales.
2020: Jonathan Reiss criticized the media's portrayal of XXXTentacion
In 2020, Rolling Stone journalist and author Jonathan Reiss, who authored a biography of XXXTentacion, criticized the media's portrayal of XXXTentacion, and also wrote, "One of the saddest outcomes of losing X so young is that he never got to take responsibility for his actions, but given all he did in that last year and how far he'd come, it's not far-fetched to imagine that he may have."
2020: Biography Disputes XXXTentacion's Narrative of Youth Detention
In 2020, sources interviewed for a biography disputed XXXTentacion's narrative of his time in youth detention, suggesting inconsistencies in his account of the charges and length of stay.
2020: Transgender artists defended Onfroy
Multiple transgender artists said in a 2020 biography that XXXTentacion was supportive of the transgender community, countering allegations of homophobia.
2020: Biographical Discrepancies
Some sources interviewed for a 2020 biography dispute that XXXTentacion met Ski Mask the Slump God in juvenile detention, and say that the pair met at high school.
May 10, 2021: First posthumous NFT music release
On May 10, 2021, XXXTentacion became the first artist to posthumously release music as NFTs with five scrapped SoundCloud songs.
August 2021: "Sad!" Certified Diamond
In August 2021, XXXTentacion's single "Sad!" was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
November 2021: Posthumous collaboration between XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld in the works
In November 2021, XXXTentacion's manager, Solomon Sobande, announced that a posthumous collaboration between XXXTentacion and late emo rapper Juice Wrld is in the works.
January 23, 2022: Estate announces release of "Vice City" to streaming services
On January 23, 2022, on what would have been XXXTentacion's 24th birthday, his estate announced that they would be releasing his 2014 SoundCloud track, "Vice City", to all streaming services on January 28, 2022.
January 28, 2022: "Vice City" released to streaming services
On January 28, 2022, XXXTentacion's 2014 SoundCloud track, "Vice City", was released to all streaming services.
February 2, 2022: Look at Me documentary release announcement
On February 2, 2022, it was announced that the film, titled Look at Me, would be released on the Hulu streaming service on May 26, 2022.
February 23, 2022: Kanye West releases demo album "Donda 2" featuring XXXTentacion
On February 23, 2022, rapper Kanye West released the demo album Donda 2, in which XXXTentacion has featured vocals on the songs "True Love" and "Selfish".
May 23, 2022: New album "Look at Me: The Album" announced
On May 23, 2022, XXXTentacion's estate announced that a new album, titled Look at Me: The Album would be released alongside the documentary, and that "True Love" would be released as a single from the album on May 27, 2022.
May 26, 2022: Look at Me documentary released on Hulu
On May 26, 2022, the documentary about XXXTentacion, titled Look at Me, was released on Hulu.
May 27, 2022: "True Love" released as single from "Look at Me: The Album"
On May 27, 2022, the song "True Love" was released as a single from the upcoming album "Look at Me: The Album."
June 10, 2022: "Look at Me: The Album" released
On June 10, 2022, along with his documentary, Look at Me: The Album released, featuring 25 songs including his earlier SoundCloud songs, his biggest hits, and the single "True Love" with Kanye West.
August 12, 2022: Robert Allen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder
On August 12, 2022, Robert Allen pleaded guilty to the lesser conviction of second-degree murder in exchange for testimony against the other three defendants in the XXXTentacion murder trial.
August 2022: Guilty Plea in Murder Case
In August 2022, one of the four men accused of XXXTentacion's murder pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testimony.
November 2022: The Fader released 2017 interview
In November 2022, The Fader released a 2017 interview in which XXXTentacion mentioned that he should have been clearer in the podcast in which he described the fight. In the interview 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".
2022: XXXTentacion compared to Kurt Cobain
In a 2022 article, Chris Willman of Variety described that while XXXTentacion was a flawed individual, during his career he "nearly became rap's own Kurt Cobain", and mentioned that it was "heartbreaking" to see XXXTentacion killed just as he began to show signs of "warmth, self-awareness and a desire to help".
February 7, 2023: Murder Trial Begins
On February 7, 2023, the trial for the three remaining suspects in XXXTentacion's murder began.
March 20, 2023: Guilty Verdicts in Murder Trial
On March 20, 2023, all three suspects in XXXTentacion's murder trial were found guilty on all counts.
April 6, 2023: Sentencing in Murder Case
On April 6, 2023, the three men found guilty in XXXTentacion's murder were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
July 2023: XXXTentacion popular among Millennials and Generation Z
According to YouGov polling as of July 2023, XXXTentacion is most famous and popular among Millennials and Generation Z, with 75 percent having heard of him and 65 percent of those holding a positive opinion.
October 26, 2023: Robert Allen released from prison and is currently on probation
On October 26, 2023, Robert Allen was released from prison and is currently on probation after being sentenced to seven years in prison with credit for time served, with a consecutive 20-year probation sentence.
February 2024: XXXTentacion's last Instagram post remains highly liked
As of February 2024, XXXTentacion's last Instagram post before his death holds the record of the 11th most-liked Instagram post of all-time with 32.5 million likes.
February 2024: "Sad!" Streams and Views Update
By February 2024, XXXTentacion's "Sad!" had amassed over 1.2 billion views on YouTube and 2.1 billion streams on Spotify.
