XXXTENTACION's "?" Is Number One In Multiple Countries

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Rapper XXXTentacion attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on October 6, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida.
XXXTENTACION's taking over the world with his latest album.

XXXTENTACION's controversies hasn't stopped a lot of people from listening to his music. The rapper's been getting a lot of praise by fans online for his latest project ? and the same dedicated fan base helped him debut at number one on the Billboard 200. However, those are just numbers in America. His latest project has also landed at number one in several other countries as well.

XXXTENTACION's latest album ? has landed at number one in Canada, Sweden, Norway, U.K., Czech Republic and other countries in addition to its number one debut on the Billboard 200. It's a major feat for the rapper and a clear indication that his music's reaching far past the American market.

X's latest album is making major waves overall. The lead single off of the project, "SAD!" has landed a position on the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first single to ever enter the top 10. It's also his highest charting song to date.

There's a good chance you'll see XXXTENTACION on the road at some point in the near future. The rapper's house arrest was lifted after he asked to judge after he made a case that he can't financially support himself off of record sales alone and needs to tour in order to do so. His lawyer said that he hopes this ends up being the first steps to his overall freedom. 


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Aron A.
Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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