XXXTentacion, an American rapper and singer, gained a cult following despite being a controversial figure due to his legal troubles.

Critics and fans credit him for his musical versatility, exploring emo, trap, trap metal, nu metal, independent rock, lo-fi, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock in his music.

During the mid-to-late 2010s, XXXTentacion was considered a leading figure in the establishment of emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres.

XXXTentacion spent most of his childhood in Lauderhill and began writing music after being released from a juvenile detention center, drawing inspiration from third-wave emo and grunge.

He formed the underground collective Members Only and became a popular figure in the trap music scene, blending elements of lo-fi music and harsh 808s.

The single 'Look at Me' caught mainstream attention, and his debut album '17' is triple-Platinum in the US and number two on the Billboard 200.

His second album was titled '?' and its lead single, 'Sad!', posthumously reached number one on the Hot 100, with 3 billion views on YouTube.

XXXTentacion faced controversy from battery charges in 2016, adding to his history of legal issues and alleged violence.

Some view his legacy as defined by these controversies, while others see him as a story of second chances and redemption, especially with improvements in his character later in life.