XXXTentacion was shot dead on Monday, June 18th as he awaited a trial for the domestic abuse against his then-pregnant girlfriend.
X was one of the most controversial and problematic artists of our generation a flurry of allegations connected to the artist. His death has opened up many interesting conversations about whether or not his art should be respected.
I could never support XXXtentacion or his music because of the accusations of abusing women and his actions surrounding them. But in the same breath, I could never make light or make fun of his tragic murder.
— Boul. (@CoryTownes) June 18, 2018
For those who are so woke that their compassion is asleep, remember this…if Malcolm X was killed at the age of 20, he would have died an abuser, a thief, an addict, and a narrow-minded depressed & violent criminal. So, I believe in change for the young.
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 18, 2018
After releasing “Look At Me” in 2015 X started to gain a brutally loyal fan base that would establish themselves as the stans of the SoundCloud world.
xxxtentacion addressed REAL issues in his music. He addressed the isolation, sense of hopelessness you feel when your depressed and helped us understand how fucked up your mind can be when your in this state. It was the best medication I had. Crying to his music because it’s real
— ✧ ✧ (@gazzz) June 18, 2018
I could never support XXXtentacion or his music because of the accusations of abusing women and his actions surrounding them. But in the same breath, I could never make light or make fun of his tragic murder.
— Boul. (@CoryTownes) June 18, 2018
Being one of the most prominent Floridian rappers and helping bring a voice to Florida for other artists who had experienced what he experienced growing up.
After garnishing such a controversial image for the abuse against his girlfriend people had a very hard time listening to the music he was putting out considering how violent the lyrics are and the connection between his experience and the music being put out.
I’m sorry XXXTentacion never got the help he needed. It’s tragic, to me. He was a child of abuse, and unfortunately, an unrepentant domestic abuser himself. It’s horrible that his life played out this way. There’s no closure, for anyone.
— justin block (@JBlock49) June 18, 2018
This is when the discussion of separating the art from the artist started to bubble up, Anthony Fantano, the internet’s busiest music nerd, of theneedledrop YouTube channel made an excellent video about reviewing problematic artist, and why he will still review a problematic artist.
X started making a change for the better after blowing up on social media for his lo-fi hyper-aggressive emotional rap X wanted to spread positivity, love and motivate his fans to do what they want and create as often as possible X was very committed to helping young kids who are downtrodden or hurting behind closed doors.
Instagram has been flooded for the last 36 hours with love for the artist and videos of him speaking about the positivity he wanted everyone to embrace.
A message from #xxxtentacion before his death. He was only 20. pic.twitter.com/pyBfBURh4R
— Big Boy (@BigBoy) June 18, 2018
X spoke about what he wants for his fans in a touching live stream before his passing,
“I at least want to know that the kids perceived my message and were able to make something of themselves and able to take my message and use it and turn it into something positive and to at least have a good life.”
After the passing of X creatives from the rap and hip-hop world came out to give their 2 cents on the entire situation.
One of the busiest rappers right now is Tekashi 69 who is creating buzz surrounding his never-ending rap beef came out today to speak on how precious life is.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkN7gJ3AdaE/?hl=en&taken-by=6ix9ine_
Kanye West, J Cole, Diplo and Travis Barker to name a few more of those who gave their commentary about the untimely death of such a young artist.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1008839504902307840
This got me fucked up. RIP X. Enormous talent and limitless potential and a strong desire to be a better person. God bless his family, friends and fans.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) June 18, 2018
Thanks for inspiring me. pic.twitter.com/BmX3ya6Hmx
— diplo (@diplo) June 18, 2018
I’m at a loss for words… speechless #RIPXXXTentacion Loved collaborating with you. You were a true artist, one of the most fucking talented of our time 💔💔💔
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) June 18, 2018
Prayers up for 🙏🏿 @xxxtentacion
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 18, 2018
Whether you listened to his music, respected him or not, nobody deserves to die this senselessly at just 20-years-old.