Xxxtentacion - Sad! (music: Video)

The song and video achieved massive success, cementing X's legacy in the "emo rap" subgenre.

: X is shown brutally fighting his former self, symbolizing his real-life attempt to change his public image and personal behavior. XXXTENTACION - SAD! (Music Video)

: He interacts with a mysterious, hooded figure known as "Gekyume"—a word X invented meaning a "different state" or "next" universe of thought. This figure acts as a guide, pushing him to "spread love" and "change the overall cycle of energy". The song and video achieved massive success, cementing

: On Spotify, the track has amassed over 2.4 billion streams , remaining one of the platform's most-played songs. This figure acts as a guide, pushing him

: Following its release, "SAD!" jumped over 50 spots to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , making X the first artist to achieve a posthumous No. 1 since The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997.

Written and creative-directed by XXXTENTACION (Jahseh Onfroy) before his passing, the video depicts him attending his own funeral. The central conflict arises when his "old self"—representing his troubled past and negative energy—rises from the casket to attack him. Key themes explored in the video include:

: The Official Music Video has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.