Flashback Interview with XXXTentacion Wanting to Die #PKLive

Summary

In this 2017 interview, XXXTentacion discusses his background, legal troubles, views on youth and media, and ideas for changing the justice system.

Background and Legal Issues

XXXTentacion introduces himself as a 19-year-old Broward County artist who works across genres. He says he came up with the name XXXTentacion while in a court-ordered behavioral program, explaining it as “unknown temptation.”

He describes being on probation for a prior case and facing a separate, unresolved case, which he says he expected to contest. He argues that people with prior records are often judged as guilty before their cases are decided.

Youth, Family, and Media

The host describes a mission to help young people feel that their lives matter. XXXTentacion says children need emotional support and guidance, not just material care, and argues that inadequate adult involvement can leave young people vulnerable to harmful influences.

He also says he studied viral media and used provocative or negative attention to promote himself, while observing that controversy often attracts more attention than positive behavior.

Risk and Sacrifice

He frames personal and career progress as involving difficult trade-offs, including lost time, relationships, money, and reputation. He says people have to decide what they want and what they are willing to endure to pursue it.

Kodak Black and the Justice System

Asked about Kodak Black, XXXTentacion says he supports him as a fellow Broward artist. He clarifies that parts of his account are based on information he had heard and that he was uncertain about some details.

More broadly, he criticizes what he sees as wrongful arrests, prolonged detention, and a lack of accountability for officials. He recounts stories he says he encountered while incarcerated; these are his accounts and opinions, not independently established findings in the interview.

Proposed Reforms

XXXTentacion advocates changing prosecution incentives and increasing the number of elements prosecutors must prove for each charge. He also proposes giving more effect to “non-prosecution” requests in cases involving an alleged victim, arguing that people should not be pressured into participating in prosecutions they do not want.

He calls for organizing, lobbying, and working with politicians to pursue reforms under his “Free the Slaves 2017” movement.

Personal Philosophy and Politics

He says he was emotionally undernurtured as a child and carried self-hatred, while avoiding blaming his mother for the circumstances. He presents personal growth, study, and self-enlightenment as central goals, and argues that people should develop their minds rather than simply follow social expectations.

He also expresses broad, unconventional beliefs about dimensions, animals’ perception, symbols on U.S. currency, and society as a system of “slavery.” The host connects the discussion to concerns about political conflict and the media’s focus on celebrity gossip rather than community issues.

The interview closes with both men endorsing more substantive radio and community discussion. XXXTentacion emphasizes education and continued personal evolution, while the host encourages him to return for further conversations.

Presenters and Contributors

• Papa Keith: Host and interviewer
• XXXTentacion: Guest

Papa Keith also acknowledges DJ 33 and a Third for supporting the platform.