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.
voice memo 8: SAD! video concept
xxxtentacion Lyrics
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Yeah
Just so I have it for reference
Okay
What do you want? You know what I mean?
This is your video, like you can create whatever you want
Like remember how I told you, like zoom into my eyes
Then have it zoom out of the eyes and then we'll be in a different scene
Well that it makes it way easier in terms of transitioning and terms of scenes
Yeah, that's what I'm saying, all the-, each scene would zoom out of my eye and zoom into my eye
Like I wanna be in the-, like this is gonna be green screen, right?
We're gonna have to like, have like a chair, like a chair or a couch, right?
And I want everything around me to be blacked out
Like remember how in that one scene where I was like-, I was like-, I was like in the, um-
In like this blue place and shit, this time I want it to be all darkness
Like a massive, big black room where there's-, you don't know where the end is?
A-, a massive, big black room and you you don't know where-, where it is, and I'm like sitting-
And I'm sitting and there's a masked man in front of me, right?
And they don't show his face, but you can see-
You said a massive man?
Sorry, I'm sorry, not a masked man, a hooded man and you can-
You don't see his face, it just shows the hood and he has on like, a cloak
And he speaks to me and he says "They do not understand you. Do you not fear?
The worst enemy is yourself and yet you seem unbothered
Although you cannot pretend like you have walked through life unscathed."
And I'm gonna have him like-,
I'm gonna come up with like, his dialog and come up with something crazy for him to say
And then it'll be like me within my own mind, little do they realize like
This is all like, my world, right? So it's like, I'm gonna come up with like
This whole concept of like amounting to the light that I can become, and like understand-,
Like, bro, the con-, the concept can be like genius
So-
And then we can jump-, then we can like jump into the scene where I could say-
Where as like-, 'cause then obviously it's like
"Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go" and then like-, you can tie those line-
You can tie those lyrics on to like, someone that's a let-
Afraid to let go of my previous self in fear that the fact of who I will truly become
Letting go of someone else, you said?
Letting go of my previous self, you get what I mean?
Yeah
Because that my-, my previous self holds like
My memories hold me to the person that I was, you understand?
Yeah
So in the same aspect, like "Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go"
You see how you can tie those line-, that tie-, that tie to that concept
What do you feel that's it's missing?
Because if-, if it's missing anything 'cause obviously tomorrow is Friday and Saturday is very soon
Um, oh-ho, Rufus is so fucking cute, bruh
Literally, it's like a little leopard
However, I do feel that there is things missing and
I'm gonna have to come up with something for that and then prob'
So what you wanna do? Go to bed right now?
No, I'm not going to bed, I'd would like to go sit in front of my computer
So I can remember exactly what I'm doing
Do you wanna go write it down or something?
Yes
Then go, go do it, are we done, should I-, should I dip?
Yes, yes-, no, you don't have to dip, I mean-
I mean if you wanna dip, yeah, then you probably
I mean, what, what else, do you think you gonna come up with anything else
That's worth me staying around for?
Shit, I mean, not-nothing that I can't send to you
Alright
These lyrics are from a voice memo where XXXTENTACION is discussing the video concept for his song "SAD!". He is talking to someone about his vision for the video, describing different scenes and transitions that he wants to incorporate. He mentions wanting to zoom into his eyes and use a green screen, creating a contrast between dark and light, and having a hooded figure speak to him about the struggle he faces within himself. He emphasizes the idea of letting go of his previous self and embracing his true potential. Overall, the lyrics reveal XXXTENTACION's desire to create a visually striking video that reflects his personal journey and inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm recording this
I am documenting this conversation
Just so I have it for reference
It will serve as a point of reference for me
What do you want? You know what I mean?
What is your vision? Do you understand?
This is your video, like you can create whatever you want
You have creative control over the video
Like remember how I told you, like zoom into my eyes
Recall the suggestion I made about zooming into my eyes
Then have it zoom out of the eyes and then we'll be in a different scene
After zooming out, we can transition to a new scene
We can really play on that and do like a lot of things
We can explore various creative possibilities with that concept
Well that it makes it way easier in terms of transitioning and terms of scenes
Using that technique simplifies the process of transitioning between scenes
Yeah, that's what I'm saying, all the-, each scene would zoom out of my eye and zoom into my eye
Each scene will utilize the zoom effect from and to my eyes
Like I wanna be in the-, like this is gonna be green screen, right?
I desire a setting with a green screen background
We're gonna have to like, have like a chair, like a chair or a couch, right?
We should include a chair or couch in the setup
And I want everything around me to be blacked out
I prefer a darkened environment with everything faded out
Like remember how in that one scene where I was like-, I was like-, I was like in the, um-
Recall that particular scene where I was in...
In like this blue place and shit, this time I want it to be all darkness
Instead of a blue place, I want it to be completely dark
Like a massive, big black room where there's-, you don't know where the end is?
An enormous black room without a discernible end
A-, a massive, big black room and you you don't know where-, where it is, and I'm like sitting-
A large black room where the location is uncertain, and I'm seated
And I'm sitting and there's a masked man in front of me, right?
While I am seated, a person wearing a mask is in front of me
And they don't show his face, but you can see
Although his face is hidden, some details are visible
You said a massive man?
Did you say a very large man?
Sorry, I'm sorry, not a masked man, a hooded man and you can-
Apologies, not a masked man, a man wearing a hood and you can...
You don't see his face, it just shows the hood and he has on like, a cloak
His face remains unseen, only the hood and cloak are visible
And he speaks to me and he says 'They do not understand you. Do you not fear?
He communicates to me, stating that others do not comprehend me and questions my lack of fear
The worst enemy is yourself and yet you seem unbothered
Despite oneself being the greatest adversary, I appear unaffected
Although you cannot pretend like you have walked through life unscathed.'
However, you cannot deny the hardships you've faced in life
And I'm gonna have him like-
And I will include a scene where he...
I'm gonna come up with like, his dialog and come up with something crazy for him to say
I will create his dialogue and devise an intriguing statement for him
And then it'll be like me within my own mind, little do they realize like
Subsequently, it will portray me in my own thoughts, unbeknownst to them
This is all like, my world, right? So it's like, I'm gonna come up with like
This entire setting represents my personal realm, and I will imagine...
This whole concept of like amounting to the light that I can become, and like understand-
The overarching concept is about achieving my fullest potential and comprehending...
Like, bro, the con-, the concept can be like genius
The concept has the potential to be remarkable
And then we can jump-, then we can like jump into the scene where I could say-
Next, we can transition to a scene where I will utter...
Where as like-, 'cause then obviously it's like
In that scene, it will be similar to how...
'Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go' and then like-, you can tie those line-
The line 'Who am I? Someone that's afraid to let go' can be interconnected with...
You can tie those lyrics on to like, someone that's a let-
Those lyrics can connect to someone...
Afraid to let go of my previous self in fear that the fact of who I will truly become
I fear releasing my former self because I am uncertain of who I will ultimately become
Letting go of someone else, you said?
Did you say letting go of a different person?
Letting go of my previous self, you get what I mean?
Releasing my past self, do you understand my intention?
Because that my-, my previous self holds like
Because my former self represents...
My memories hold me to the person that I was, you understand?
My memories keep me tied to my former identity, comprehende?
Because if-, if it's missing anything 'cause obviously tomorrow is Friday and Saturday is very soon
In case something is lacking as tomorrow is Friday and Saturday approaches rapidly
Um, oh-ho, Rufus is so fucking cute, bruh
By the way, Rufus is extremely adorable
Literally, it's like a little leopard
Literally, it resembles a small leopard
However, I do feel that there is things missing and
Nevertheless, I feel that certain elements are absent
I'm gonna have to come up with something for that and then prob'
I will need to devise something to fill those gaps and probably...
No, I'm not going to bed, I'd would like to go sit in front of my computer
I don't intend to sleep, rather I want to sit in front of my computer
So I can remember exactly what I'm doing
To ensure I remember every detail of my work
Yes
Affirmative
Then go, go do it, are we done, should I-, should I dip?
Then go, go and do that. Are we finished? Should I leave?
Yes, yes-, no, you don't have to dip, I mean-
Yes, yes, you don't have to leave, I mean...
I mean if you wanna dip, yeah, then you probably
Well, if you wish to depart, then perhaps you should
I mean, what, what else, do you think you gonna come up with anything else
I mean, what else? Do you believe you will think of anything else?
That's worth me staying around for?
That's worth waiting for my presence?
Shit, I mean, not-nothing that I can't send to you
Well, nothing that I can't send to you
Alright
Okay
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Carter Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mia
on NUMB
I love this song but you got the lyrics wrong, it’s “the pain you seem to give, my friend” not I
XXXTENTACION FAN
on Jocelyn Flores
R.I.P. XXXTENTACION
I_AM_U
on Look at Me!
FIRE
XXXtentactionXXX
on HOPE
“Don't cry because he died.” “Smile because he was born.” Copied.
Elijah
on TUMMY TUCK (XXX "LICK" VERSE)
I like the song the best is so fire my speaker almost busted cause of the 8o8 and the kicks