Jonathan Reiss Bücher

A compelling biography of SoundCloud sensation, XXXTENTACION, chronicles the life of rapper Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, who was tragically gunned down at 20 during an attempted robbery in Deerfield Beach, FL, just months after signing a $10 million record deal. Rising to fame in the SoundCloud rap scene, XXXTENTACION achieved remarkable success without major label support or radio play, thriving instead through a deep connection with his fans. Journalist Jonathan Reiss explores his tumultuous life and candid songwriting, revealing that unlike many of his peers, XXXTENTACION's music focused on themes of depression, suicide, and mental health, resonating deeply with his devoted fanbase. His vulnerability distinguished him from artists preoccupied with conventional success and "coolness." However, these insecurities also led to significant challenges, including frequent legal troubles during his teenage years and a troubling inclination toward violence, compounded by a prison sentence that coincided with the release of his first single. Through the recollections of those closest to him, the biography uncovers the true story of an unlikely cultural icon and highlights the profound impact he had on the post-millennial generation.