A private pocket book belonging to the late rapper XXXTentacion has resurfaced on-line, sparking renewed curiosity—and blended feelings—amongst followers. The pocket book, dated 2015, was acquired by a supporter with assist from the artist’s former supervisor and has since been verified as genuine by members of his official workforce. It gives a uncommon, intimate window into the thoughts of the younger artist, whose profession was tragically lower brief over seven years in the past.

Originally shared by Rap on Instagram, the pocket book comprises sketches and handwritten reflections from a teenage XXXTentacion. His workforce confirmed its legitimacy in a remark beneath the put up, writing, “He wrote all that as a teen, by the way.” The response on-line has been divided: some followers see it as a invaluable look into his inventive course of, whereas others query whether or not it’s time to let his reminiscence relaxation.

XXXTentacion’s legacy echoes via tribute and record-breaking streams

The renewed consideration comes shortly after a memorial organized by his mom, Cleopatra Bernard, marking the seventh anniversary of his dying. Family and shut associates, together with longtime collaborator Ski Mask the Slump God, gathered to have a good time his life and contributions to music. The timing has solely deepened the dialog round his lasting imprint on tradition.

Though gone, XXXTentacion’s affect stays potent. His 2018 album, ?, crossed a historic milestone in May, changing into the primary rap album on Spotify to surpass 12 billion streams. Released simply months earlier than his dying, the challenge debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with over 131,000 album-equivalent items and has since been licensed 5x Platinum by the RIAA. With options from PnB Rock, Travis Barker, Joey Bada$$, and Matt Ox, the album solidified his place amongst rap’s most impactful voices of the 2010s.

In a heartfelt interview with YouTuber Brandon Sloane, XXXTentacion’s six-year-old son, Gekyume, was requested what message he would share along with his father. His quiet response—“That I love him”—served as a transferring reminder of the artist’s legacy past music.

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