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At eighteen tracks, the sophomore project was considerably longer than its predecessor. On Friday, March 16th, X released the first chapter of his trilogy, the ambiguously titled ?. Not only that, but X vowed to make an impression in 2018, promising three albums - Bad Vibes Forever, Skins, and ?. It wasn’t uncommon to see him spreading words of encouragement to his fanbase, as well as actively participating in charitable work. From that moment onward, his aggression seemed to taper off and he became dedicated to self-improvement.

Facing jail, the young rapper seemed to experience an epiphany. After all, the idea that somebody can change for the better is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system. Whether it be in literature or film, redemption has proven a compelling narrative. Perhaps he was destined to become the villain after all Yet the disparity between man and musician continued to grow, and X steadily found himself being cast aside by the community at large. A sense of maturity pervaded the album, especially when contrasted with the occasionally shallow work of his peers. Instead, X came forward with a bare-bones, cohesive examination of two central themes: depression and obsession. Gone were the distorted instrumentals and abrasive, sexualized lyrics. His debut album 17 revealed a more intimate look at X’s inner workings. Yet the young rapper’s talent was undeniable. The negative energy peaked once dark details of his domestic abuse accusations emerged even ardent fans were left feeling unsettled by the developments. From his one-sided beef with Drake to his feud with Rob $tone’s camp, X’s violent past continuously bubbled beneath the surface, driving his actions and defining his image.

The young rapper’s come-up was fraught with hostility, and every other day seemed to attract a different controversy. XXXTentacion's "?" is an ambitious, if occasionally oversaturated sophomore effort.Īt this time last year, XXXTentacion seemed to be enjoying his turn as the villain.