Gekyume Onfroy, the 6-year-old son of the late rapper XXXTentacion, honors his father in a touching way — by keeping a photoshopped image of the two of them as his phone wallpaper. Although Gekyume never got the chance to meet his father, this digital image shows a deep emotional bond that lives on through family love and memories.
XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was a groundbreaking artist known for his emotional music and his role in the rise of emo rap and SoundCloud rap. He was tragically killed during a robbery in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on June 18, 2018, at just 20 years old. His death shook fans all over the world.
Seven months after his death, his girlfriend, Jenesis Sanchez, gave birth to their son, Gekyume, on January 26, 2019. The name “Gekyume” means “a different state” or “next universe of thought” — a name chosen by XXXTentacion himself before he passed away.
Since then, Gekyume has grown up surrounded by efforts to keep his father’s memory alive. His mother, Jenesis Sanchez, is dedicated to teaching him everything about his dad. In a 2019 interview, she shared, “I want him to know everything about his dad.”
XXXTentacion’s mother, Cleopatra Bernard, also shares moments from Gekyume’s life on social media. Many fans notice how much he looks like his father and admire how the family keeps XXXTentacion’s legacy alive.
The photoshopped image on Gekyume’s phone is a powerful symbol — a picture of a father and son who never got to meet in real life but are connected through love and remembrance. It was likely created by a family member or a dedicated fan and represents a moment that Gekyume holds close to his heart. For such a young child, choosing this image as his phone wallpaper shows just how much pride and love he feels for a father he knows through stories and photos.
XXXTentacion’s son has a photoshopped image of him with his late father—whom he never got to meet—as his phone wallpaper 💔 pic.twitter.com/8QXDufIQac
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) March 13, 2025
