His album 17 was particularly praised for its focus on mental health, providing a "soundtrack for introspection" for millions of fans. Controversy and Public Perception
In the wake of his death, the "protect the legacy" movement clashed violently with the "believe survivors" movement. To this day, online forums are torn: Is XXXTentacion a misunderstood genius who was changing before his death? Or is he a symbol of how fame can absolve domestic violence? xxxtentacion