Even though he's not here to experience the joy attached to earning such an achievement, we know that XXXTentacion would have been ecstatic to find out his highly-celebrated album ? is currently spending its hundredth week on the Billboard 200. The body of work is generally viewed as his most complete project, serving as his final studio album before he was tragically murdered in Florida. Since his death, two albums have been released posthumously under his name, but both of them were criticized for sounding unfinished by fans of the late artist.
There has been no shortage of post-death XXXTentacion music as the Florida rapper popped up on two different Lil Wayne albums, a Lil Pump single, a collaboration with Trippie Redd, and more. He remains one of the most controversial subjects in recent hip-hop history, with fans divided about how to tackle the topic of his life, legacy, and death. A large number of X supporters have attempted to erase his controversial past but the memories brought forth by his alleged actions against his ex-girlfriend, and his treatment of the LGBTQ+ community, are still very problematic.
Congratulations to the estate of XXXTentacion, who have been working hard to preserve the legacy of the late Jahseh Onfroy.
Spike Lee Becomes First Black President On Cannes Film Festival Jury
Congratulations to Spike!
This year’s Cannes Film Festival that takes place May 12th to 23rd will have its first-ever black president to lead the jury and its none other than the famed director, Spike Lee, Page Six reports. Spike was chosen not only because of his impressive resume and moves for the culture but also as a means to “shake things up” when it comes to the prestigious cinema event.
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”Lee’s perspective is more valuable than ever. Cannes is a natural homeland and a global sounding board for those who (re)awaken minds and question our stances and fixed ideas,” the festival stated. Spike’s BlacKkKlansman took home a major prize at last year’s festival and many f his other movies have been screened at the annual event.
“When I got the call … I was shocked, happy, surprised and proud all at the same time,” Spike said of the milestone moment in his career.
“I’m honoured to be the first person of the African diaspora (USA) to be named president of the Cannes jury and of a main film festival. To me, the Cannes film festival (besides being the most important film festival in the world – no disrespect to anybody) has had a great impact on my film career. You could easily say Cannes changed the trajectory of who I became in world cinema.”