Xxxtentacion and Jocelyn Flores: a Complete Timeline of Events Leading to '17'
By Robert Thorne
Q1: Was Jocelyn Flores a real person?
Yes. Jocelyn Amparo Flores was a 16-year-old girl from Cleveland, Ohio. She met XXXTentacion through online messaging before flying to Florida in May 2017, where she tragically passed away.
Q2: Who is the girl singing the hook on "Jocelyn Flores"?
The vocal loop belongs to Shiloh Dynasty, an elusive singer-songwriter who gained viral fame through six-second acoustic videos on Vine and Instagram. Producer Potsu sampled Shiloh's vocals for the backing track.
Q3: Did XXXTentacion get permission to release the song?
No. Jocelyn’s family stated that XXXTentacion did not seek their permission before releasing the song under her real name, leading to public criticism from her uncle regarding privacy and exploitation.
Q4: What is the main message behind the song?
The song conveys survivor's guilt, helplessness, and the heavy emotional weight of losing someone close to suicide. It reflects XXXTentacion's inability to process grief and his own battles with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
