Produced by John Cunningham
XXXTentacion Has Passed Away At 20
“On June 18, 2018, Jahseh Onfroy—known worldwide as XXXTentacion—tragically passed away from a gunshot wound in Deerfield, Florida. It is with great sadness that the news is confirmed in this official statement by his team—manager Solomon Sobande, EMPIRE, Bob Celestin, Esq. and AKW PR. In deference to his family, friends, and loved ones and in light of further investigation, we ask that their privacy be respected at this time. XXXTentacion touched the lives of millions around the globe and will forever reside in the hearts of countless fans who listened to his music, attended his concerts, and felt the glow of his uncontainable, undeniable, and unique spirit. News about memorial services to be issued forthcoming.”
On “SAD!” X laments about the struggle of letting go of a loved one and the feeling of depression that follows.
He details emotions of uncertainty surrounding a specific relationship. He is insecure and heartbroken due to the fact that his girlfriend had left him, bringing about a melancholy vibe.
He also brings up suicide, a subject often discussed throughout his discography. For example, in the song “Jocelyn Flores” from his 2017 album, 17, he raps about a friend who suffered from depression and eventually killed herself.
This song was frequently teased as an intro of X’s gaming videos on his YouTube channel prior to its release.
How did this song do on the Billboard charts?
The song debuted at #17 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart after garnering 27 million streams on Spotify. Following X’s passing, the song jumped from #52 to #1 on the chart. X was the first artist to posthumously top the chart since The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 hit “Mo' Money Mo' Problems.”
Did "SAD!" set any records?
Yes, “SAD!” broke Spotify’s record for the most streams in a day. On June 19, 2018, a day after XXXTentacion was shot and killed, the song was played 10.4 million times on the streaming platform. The previous record was held by Taylor Swift’s“Look What You Made Me Do” which garnered 10.1 million streams in a day.
The music video for “SAD!” was released on 28 June 2018
