XXXTENTACION's "17" Is Getting Physical Copies For The First Time On Anniversary

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Fans leave art outside the XXXTentacion Funeral & Fan Memorialat BB&T Center on June 27, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida.
XXXTENTACION's debut album will also have limited edition anniversary merchandise.

XXXTENTACION had a major impact in music and the world within a short frame of time. Although the rapper passed away in June, in less than a year he released both his debut and sophomore albums. Saturday will mark the one year anniversary of his debut album, 17 and to commemorate, his team will be releasing physical copies of the album.

XXXTENTACION's team took to his Instagram story to reveal that they'll be launching physical copies of 17 for the first time ever. In addition, there will also be a limited edition anniversary merch that will drop on the same day. The merchandise and physical copies of the album will be available for purchase on the one year anniversary of the album. His team hasn't revealed any details on the merch itself but fans could sign up to know when the launch drops at www.shopxxxtentacion.com.

XXXTENTACION's 17 gained immediate praise upon its released from both critics and his fellow peers. Kendrick Lamar was among some of the rappers that tweeted a link to the album. "listen to this album if you feel anything. raw thoughts." He wrote on Twitter.

In related news, XXXTENTACION's mother took to Instagram to reveal that the rapper's girlfriend is pregnant with his son. Shortly after his death, his mother revealed that he was expecting a child with his then girlfriend, but it was only today when she announced the gender of the baby.


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Aron A.
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