The documentary on one of the biggest and most controversial artists of recent times, ‘Look At Me: XXXTENTACION’ is getting a worldwide release.
Fader Films is releasing the documentary ‘Look At Me: XXXTENTACION.’ Directed by Sabaah Folayan, the film serves to give a frank, honest portrayal of the artist’s well-documented issues with mental health as well as highlighting important questions on the effects of father figure absentee-ism, domestic abuse, and womens’ rights.
As XXXTentacion’s inner circle speak out for the first time, the film takes an inside look at his backstory and tumultuous coming-of-age, to his tragic death at the age of only 20.
XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) aka X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter credited for his musical versatility, with a penchant for distortion, he combined emo, drill, trap, lo-fi, indie rock, nu metal, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock into his music.
His debut album 17 (2017) reached number two on the Billboard 200. His sophomore album ? (2018) headed straight to number one on the Billboard 200, with its lead single, “Sad!” reaching a posthumous number one on the Hot 100 charts. Amassing more than 1.3 billion views within the year.
On June 18, 2018, aged 20, XXXTentacion, was murdered when he was shot near a motorcycle dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The attackers fled from the scene after stealing his Louis Vuitton bag containing $50,000 in cash.
Four suspects have been subsequently arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The case still remains under investigation. In August 2022, one of the four men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testimony against the other three defendants in their upcoming trial.
An additional never-before-seen interview with the star, ‘In His Own Words: XXXTENTACION’ (co-directed by Lesley Steele & Rob Stone) gives an incredibly raw, unique perspective into the mind of X, seeing the late artist give insight on topics that many artists choose not to explore in a public manner, ranging from how he views himself, to his place in the world and society as a whole.
A portion of all proceeds from the release will be donated to the grassroots organisation The National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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‘Look At Me: XXXTENTACION’ is being released via Altavod on November 22nd.
