XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy on January 23, 1998, was an American rapper and singer known for his emotional and versatile music. He grew up in Florida and started making music after leaving juvenile detention.

His songs mixed styles like emo, trap, and hip-hop, often talking about pain, depression, and personal struggles. He became famous on SoundCloud and released popular albums like 17 and ?. Despite controversies, he had a big impact on young fans before his tragic death in 2018.

First Song of XXXTentacion

News/Flock is the first full song released by XXXTentacion. It was uploaded to SoundCloud on June 17, 2013, marking the start of his music career. The song was intended to be the lead single for his project, Mona Lisa, but that project was ultimately cancelled. 

Later, News/Flock was included in his first mixtape, XXX (Unmastered), which came out in 2014. The track samples Oldie by Odd Future and is known for its strong storytelling.

News/Flock was self-released by XXXTentacion and is seen as a rare and important song in his early work.

About the Song News/Flock

It talks about feeling hurt, angry, and alone. It shows the pain of being let down by people you once trusted. The words are strong and full of emotion, making it clear how heavy these feelings are.

The song lets out deep frustration and reveals what’s going on inside the mind. It gives listeners a look into the darker side of emotions that many people try to hide.

Read Full Lyrics of the Song News/Flock

Part I: News

Intro: XXXTENTACION & ?

Alright, I’m comin’ up
Any nigga that doubted me, I’m comin’ up
Any hctib that looked down on me, I’m comin’ up
I stand out, I do my tihs
I’ve always been on my tihs
I do this for my mom, I do this for my brother, I do this for my fam
Kcuf anybody that says otherwise, case closed, my nigga
Mmh
Eya, ma callin’ from the train line
Eya, mmh, eh
So anyways this how the story go
Ow, eh eh
Jah, Jah yutes dem risin’
Risin’, risin’
Eh eh
Den gon’ dem fallin’, fallin’, fallin’

Verse 1: XXXTENTACION

He showin’ signs of corruption
Then went from somethin’ to nothin’
He put his hands on his mother
And now he’s fuckin’ his cousin
Now she’s havin’ his baby
The bitch is drivin’ him crazy
The motherfucker was violent
‘Cause he was fresh out the Navy
She dealt with constant abuse
Never revealin’ the truth
She kept the feelings concealed
Until they rose to the roof
A war starts, heart drop, ’cause she was tied to the bed
Just as she thought it was over, he put a gun to her head
But listen

Chorus: XXXTENTACION

All my life, I dreamed these things
Seems surreal that I see these things
Until I D-I-E, all you niggas just P-I-E
Nah, nigga can’t sleep on me, ah, ah
But listen
All my life, I dreamed these things
Seems surreal that I see these things
Until I D-I-E, all you niggas just P-I-E
Nah, nigga can’t sleep on me

Verse 2: XXXTENTACION

Sleep with a knife by your bed
So convinced she got a gun to her head
Only relief is when she’s takin’ the meds
Or takin’ Henny instead
Takin’ liquor to her belly in bed
Until her belly is red
Now she’s findin’ out the baby is dead
She don’t wanna live this life no more
But she’s stuck because she got no cure
And she want more
She don’t wanna live this life no more
But she’s stuck because she got no cure
And she want more

Bridge: ?

Eh eh
Jah, Jah yutes dem risin’
Risin’, risin’
Eh eh
Den gon’ dem fallin’, fallin’, fallin’

Verse 3: XXXTENTACION

About a quarter to noon
He started roamin’ these streets
Left her tied back home
Her mouth was covered with sheets
He started makin’ observations from startin’ up conversations
Pill pop, left himself with no options
‘Cause his mind is made and he keeps countin’ his days
Rather than smokin’, the nigga simply goin’ insane
Tyin’ himself to a bridge as it began to occur
Fucker couldn’t breathe, his sight had even went to a blur
Guess it’s the drugs that made the nigga absurd
Thin-thin-thinkin’ ’bout the past and all the things that he learned
But then it came to a turn
Started thinkin’ evil thoughts in the burn
Ran for years and now the thought has retur—

Part II: Flock

Verse: XXXTENTACION

Pussy popper, Young Waka Flocka
We shakin’ like maracas, don’t forget Sinatra
My bitch is like Rihanna, betty yet Beyoncé
Had to take her top off, gun shots’a pop off
Mi nuh fuck ’round with dem bwoy dem, dem, bwoy dem get chop off
Tell di bwoy fi gwaan fi him, gyal and suck him bloodclaat
Dick stains let my dick hang like a nunchuk
Anyway, I can’t, bitch, I’m just tryna get my nut sucked
Hah, so fuck luck, bitch, it’s pure skill when I gun bust
Glocks like .50 on my niggas, acupuncture
Fuck like, it’s a shit night, get your mind right
Only way a nigga coolin’ if I get high, right?
High up in the sky, right?
Motherfucka’ cloud all my niggas in the ground right now
And I bash like Zao, like Pow
Mind within the comic, I’m so high right now
So pass that
Skinny motherfucker, won’t you tell me where the cash at?
I’m about to end a nigga life so where the stash at?
Got about twenty fuckin’ mill’, just chillin’ in my backpack
Call a fat bitch then I hit it in her ass crack

Outro

Listen, listen, listen

Similar Songs Like News/Flock

If you liked News/Flock, here are some songs with the same deep and emotional feeling. These tracks also carry pain, anger, and honest thoughts.

• I Spoke to the Devil in Miami, He Said Everything Would Be Fine: Opening with a haunting tone, this track gets into inner conflict and emotional struggle. The lyrics reveal sadness, guilt, and a search for peace.
• King: This song begins with dark energy and strong emotion. It talks about betrayal, mistrust, and the feeling of being used or taken for granted.
• Riot: With sharp words and a serious message, this song looks at violence, injustice, and the pain that grows from living in chaos.
• Changes: Gentle piano and a soft voice express sorrow over lost love, highlighting how much pain can change a person.

Similar Artists Like XXXTentacion

Just like XXXTentacion, these artists focus on strong emotions and personal truth in their music. Their songs speak to people facing real-life struggles.

• Juice WRLD
  Genre: Emo Rap, Hip-Hop, Trap
  Top Albums: Goodbye & Good Riddance (2018), Death Race for Love (2019), Legends Never Die (2020)
• Trippie Redd
  Genre: Emo Rap, Trap, Cloud Rap
  Top Albums: Life’s a Trip (2018), A Love Letter to You 4 (2019), Trip at Knight (2021)
• Ski Mask the Slump God
  Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap, Horrorcore
  Top Albums: Beware the Book of Eli (2018), Stokeley (2018), Sin City The Mixtape (2021)
• Lil Peep
  Genre: Emo Rap, Alternative Rock, Cloud Rap
  Top Albums: Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1 (2017), Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 2 (2018), Hellboy (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is News/Flock Considered Rare?

The song was unavailable online for a long time and became a lost song among fans.

Was News/Flock Ever Sold or Bought by Fans?

Yes, fans raised money to buy and re-release the song in 2019.

Did News/Flock Use Lyrics from X’s Freestyles?

No, it does not use lyrics from his No Jumper freestyle or BET Cypher, despite rumors.