The Legacy of XXXTentacion as a Rapper

The late Florida MC was the definition of polarizing—but his short time in the rap game will have a lasting impact.

September 20, 2018

On June 18, rising South Florida rapper XXXTentacion was murdered. The 20-year-old MC had only just begun his career, but it was already rife with controversy, due to allegations of abuse raised against him. Despite polarizing perspectives of him, one thing that's undeniable is that X left an impact on hip-hop. From his meteoric rise with "Look at Me" to his Billboard chart-topping final album ?, this is the legacy of XXXTentacion, the rapper.