A group of college students reacted to the music of XXXTENTACION, an artist known for his emotional and often dark songs. The students had mixed opinions about his music, with some appreciating his honesty and vulnerability, while others found it too depressing. They also discussed the artist's past controversies and how it affects their perception of his music. The students agreed that an artist's behavior outside of their music can be important, but it's also possible to separate the art from the person. They praised XXXTENTACION for opening up about his feelings and breaking the stereotype that men can't be emotional, but also acknowledged that some of his lyrics can be incredibly depressive.
1. The speaker is reacting to a musician's songs.
2. The musician's name is not explicitly stated, but referred to as "X" or "xxx".
3. The speaker mentions that the musician has been involved in scandals, arrests, and feuds.
4. The musician's album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.
5. Some parents reacted to the musician's songs and had difficulty separating his artistry from his personal life.
6. The speaker thinks it's very important for an artist's behavior outside of their music to be considered.
7. The musician's fans have been commenting on the meanings behind his lyrics and sharing their personal connections to his music.
8. The speaker believes that the musician's music can spark conversations about important topics, such as suicide and hope.
9. One of the musician's songs, "Jocelin", mentions a girl who killed herself and the impact it had on the musician.
10. The musician's music can be seen as both positive and negative, with some songs being depressive and others being hopeful.
11. The speaker hopes that the musician's music will inspire listeners to be more than just a rapper or a criminal, but to make a positive impact on people.