XXXTENTACION: ?

LaCurtis Bunch, Editor

Florida rapper Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, better known as XXXTENTACION has released his sophomore album, titled ?. Coming off his critically acclaimed debut, the rapper had high expectations and it appears he has surpassed them. For this album, the rapper commonly referred to as  “X” decided to clean up his image and give back to his fans and community. Beginning in 2018 the rapper began to use his YouTube channel to interact with his viewers. On this channel is also where he started his “#HelpingHandChallenge”, an initiative that aims to give back to the less fortunate. In a video entitled,#TheHelpingHandChallenge”, X recorded himself buying multiple computers, TV’s, video game systems, etc. Fabian Haro ‘18 says, “This video made me realize how fortunate I am and influenced me to volunteer at a local soup kitchen.” XXXTENTACION coupled the hashtag with multiple incentives including the release of his album at one million mentions on Instagram. On March 16, 2018, the album was released following the success of two singles, “SAD!” and “changes”. The former of the two peaking at number 17 on the billboard charts. Ethan Silva ‘18 says, “I knew ‘SAD!’ was going to be a hit when I first heard it.” Fans of X were blown away by the content on the album as it goes back to the roots of X’s music. On this album he utilizes rock, pop,trap, and latin elements over the course of 18 songs. Did you like the album?

Courtesy of: The Atlantic