Look at me! : the XXXTentacion story / Jonathan Reiss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reiss, Jonathan (Journalist), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

XXXTentacion, 1998-2018.

XXXTentacion.

Rap musicians--United States--Biography.

Rap musicians.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

vi, 282 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Hachette Books, 2020.

Summary:

"A compelling biography of SoundCloud sensation, XXXTENTACION. At the age of 20, rapper Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy-aka XXXTENTACION-was gunned down during an attempted robbery on the streets of Deerfield Beach, FL, mere months after signing a $10 million record deal with Empire Music. A rising star in the world of SoundCloud rap, XXXTENTACION achieved stellar levels of success without the benefit of a major label or radio airtime, and flourished via his passionate and unfettered connection to his fans. In Look at Me!, journalist Jonathan Reiss charts the tumultuous life and unguarded songwriting of the SoundCloud sensation. Unlike most rap on the platform, XXXTENTACION's music didn't dwell on money, partying, and getting high. He wrote about depression, suicide, and other mental health issues, topics that led to an outpouring of posthumous appreciation from his devoted fanbase. It was XXXTENTACION's vulnerability that helped him stand apart from artists obsessed with being successful and "cool." Yet these insecurities also stemmed from-and contributed to-his fair share of troubles, including repeated run-ins with the law during in his teen years, a disturbing proclivity towards violence, and a prison sentence that overlapped with the release of his first single. Through the memories of the people who knew him best, Look at Me! maps out the true story of an unlikely cultural icon and elucidates what it was about him that touched the post-millennial generation so deeply"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Explanation p. 1

Chapter 2 Take a Step Back p. 11

Chapter 3 RIP Roach p. 19

Chapter 4 Look At Me! p. 33

Chapter 5 Depression & Obsession p. 43

Chapter 6 Everybody Dies in Their Nightmares p. 47

Chapter 7 Revenge p. 55

Chapter 8 Save Me p. 67

Chapter 9 Dead Inside p. 81

Chapter 10 YuNg BrAtZ p. 87

Chapter 11 King p. 99

Chapter 12 Elephant in the Room p. 113

Chapter 13 #ImSippinTeaInYoHood p. 117

Chapter 14 Fuck Love p. 123

Chapter 15 Carry On p. 137

Chapter 16 Ayala p. 141

Chapter 17 Orlando p. 151

Chapter 18 I Spoke to the Devil in Miami, He Said Everything Would Be Fine p. 159

Chapter 19 Moonlight p. 171

Chapter 20 Jocelyn Flores, Guardian Angel p. 181

Chapter 21 Sad! p. 197

Chapter 22 Infinity (888) p. 207

Chapter 23 Changes p. 221

Chapter 24 Hope p. 231

Chapter 25 I Don't Even Speak Spanish LOL p. 241

Chapter 26 Numb p. 245

Chapter 27 SKINS p. 251.

Notes:

Includes discography (pages 267-269) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780306845420

0306845423

OCLC:

1137740064