Onfroy's most popular song to-date is Look at Me, which was originally released in 2016 and re-released in 2017, and peaked at number 42 on US Billboard Hot 100. The single helped him gain more popularity in early 2017 due to accusations of Canadian rapper Drake using a similar rap flow in his then unreleased song, now released under the name "KMT", that he previewed at a concert in Amsterdam featuring British rapper Giggs.
In July 2016, Onfroy was arrested and charged with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. After posting bail in early October of the same year, while awaiting trial, Onfroy was arrested again later that month on charges of false imprisonment, witness tampering, and aggravated battery of a pregnant victim. Onfroy was released from jail on bail on March 26, 2017.
Onfroy announced his debut studio album, 17 on July 30, 2017. The album released on August 25, 2017. It features 11 tracks and includes the lead single Revenge.
Onfroy was shot and killed on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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Sometimes I don't let go
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
Watching from the outside
Sometimes I don't let go
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
Watching from the outside, ay
Sauce as fuck, I'm verified
And I'm on your thottie mind
But I don't want her, 'cause I got a wife
Playing with the kitty through the day and night
Playing with the mind on the beat, oh, I
Shawty wanna swallow up the meat, oh, I
Shawty wanna swallow up the meat, oh, I
Hey, yeah
Sometimes I don't let go
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
Watching from the outside
Sometimes I don't let go (ay)
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
Watching from the outside
Huh, she getting smoked like her bong, hm
Smoked like that song, hm
That's fire, that's my lung, hm
I got the dope in my sock, aw yuh
She want the crack, not the rock, mhm
I pull up like a mhm, huh
She pull up, I'm like, "Mhm," huh
Sometimes I don't let go
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
Watching from the outside
Sometimes I don't let go (ay)
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes (yeah)
Watching from the outside
The main theme that can be derived from the lyrics of "I Don't Let Go" is that xxxtentacion has buried hatred emanating from his contemporaries, but he isn't afraid of it. He knows exactly who he is and isn't interested in making any concessions to please people who don't like him. The pain he's endured earlier in his life has altered him as a person, making him less concerned with what people's perceptions of him.
The second and third stanzas' context talk about his knowledge of his power attracting various women, but he's happy with what he has, his wife. Although he realizes he has a certain level of appeal, he's not interested in making any moves because he's already settled.
The final stanza is just xxxtentacion crowing. It's his way of saying that he's never out of touch and will still be at the top always.
Overall, "I Don't Let Go" can be viewed as a love song to oneself, a celebration of self-worth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I don't let go
At times, I hold on to things and don't move on
I shine, I shine, now the hate froze
I'm successful and shining, causing others to hate and become jealous
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes
People who hate are just insecure and jealous of my success
Watching from the outside
They're just watching from a distance and not really involved in my success
Sauce as fuck, I'm verified
I have a lot of swagger and I'm officially verified as a successful artist
And I'm on your thottie mind
People are thinking about me and wanting to be with me
But I don't want her, 'cause I got a wife
I'm a faithful husband and I don't want to cheat on my wife
Playing with the kitty through the day and night
I'm enjoying physical intimacy with my wife constantly, even throughout the day
Playing with the mind on the beat, oh, I
My music is mind-blowing and affecting people's emotions
Shawty wanna swallow up the meat, oh, I
Girls want to be intimate with me because of my success and fame
Huh, she getting smoked like her bong, hm
Girls are getting used and tossed aside like a smoked up bong
Smoked like that song, hm
They're getting used and abused, just like my hit songs are played on repeat
That's fire, that's my lung, hm
My music is fire and it's like breathing fresh air
I got the dope in my sock, aw yuh
I have the drugs in my possession, constantly on the go
She want the crack, not the rock, mhm
Girls want drugs more than they want a stable relationship or success
I pull up like a mhm, huh
I arrive in style, with a lot of swagger and confidence
She pull up, I'm like, "Mhm," huh
When girls try to get with me, I'm distant and uninterested
Niggas mad 'cause they all hoes (yeah)
People who hate on me are just jealous of my success and insecure about themselves
Watching from the outside
They're just watching from a distance and not truly involved in my success or life
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham, Kevin Gomringer, Timothy Gomringer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Iightbrxnger
1980: John Lennon
1996: 2pac
1997: Biggie
2009: Michael Jackson
2017: Lil peep
2017: Chester Bennington
2017: Tom Petty
2018: XXXTentacion
2018: Mac Miller
2018: Fredo Santana
2018: Stephen Hawking
2018: Avicii
2018: Stan Lee
2018: Jimmy Wopo
2019: Nipsey Hussle
2019: Cameron Boyce
2019: Juice WRLD
2020: Kobe and Gianna
2020: Pop Smoke
Let these Legends Rest In Peace...
@nachiketacharan9608
He caused a "Riot"
He said that people should "Look At Me"
But after the tragedy of "Jocelyn Flores"
He made "changes"
He wanted to "Take a Step Back" from music but returned
He used to say "F*** love", but then he changed his mind
He wanted everyone to have "Hope"
He knew people went through "Depression & Obsession"
He wanted "Revenge" against death, which took his friend away
But he never got it, in reality, all he actually wanted was "The Remedy for a broken heart"
He wanted to raise awareness for horrible causes because if he didn't the awareness would be "Going Down"
He wanted people to be happy because he knew that "Everyone Dies in Their Nightmares", so he wanted people to have happy dreams instead
He wanted everyone to sleep peacefully under the "Moonlight"
But now he is gone
And we all feel "SAD"
We also feel "BAD" because we underestimated him
He wanted to "Save me" and everyone else
Now he is our "Guardian angel"
Thank you XXXTentacion, you made me and millions of others happy.
@OneQuell
1. It gets better
2. Someone likes you
3. It was a mistake
4. Itโs not your fault
5. You canโt force someone to love you, neither can they
6. Donโt stress, because in the end your mental health/well being is more important
7. Donโt do it if you donโt want to
8. Everything has a ending
9. Life is like a roller coster
10. Love yourself before others
11. Sounds cliche but everyone is perfect in there own way... no joke
12. Maybe not your strongest point, but think of others
13. Fear is normal
14. Sadness is normal
15. Rejection happens, to make you strong for the future
16. Your grades donโt determine your intelligence
17. There are other choices
18. NEVER, beat or hurt yourself
19. There is someone out therefor you, made just for you, just be patient
20. Love comes naturally/unexpectedly
21. Stop chasing after people who donโt give up there time to think/ talk to you
22. Stop chasing things that are unnecessary things/people let them come to you
23. You deserve better
24. Be patient
If it is still day, then have a good one
@richxan9121
Never would've thought this edit would blow up like this. Thank you all for the support, and I appreciate everyone in the comments <3. Hang in there y'all, it gets better. #LLJ
@crispswoah649
Bro congratulations
@ValueCharmYT
This song is just soo good bro i really appreciate that you uploaded it. Thanks
@kevgdly5189
Just leave your snap
@jev9963
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@slumprage_777
LLJ
@bannedcheats.
Who is scared of dying but tired of living ๐
@rylieking2785
...me
@sortmeme9882
Iโm not scared of dying its going happen why be scared why waist sitting in your room being depressed over the smallest thing like someone breaking up with u or over little thing and depression was created because ppl failed to fix there emotions
@isaacdelacruz7850
Me๐