Reacting to "17" by XXXTENTACION

[@bobthepoppop]

Couple notes: This is completely uncut. I hate the idea of removing one second of sound from this album. IDK if it'll get blocked or not. If the ads get too annoying (I have no control over that, copyright owners cram them in), Patreon is $2 About half way in, I essentially start speaking to the listener rather than talking specifically about the album (went Dad mode basically). I hope what I say helps any of you who may be suffering, and I sincerely hope I didn't get too out of line with some of my thoughts. One day at a time, friends ❤

[@ToBeKing]

👏👏👏

[@acombo]

thank you

[@electricanimations6183]

i respect you so much for posting this video uncut. this album for sure deserves to be listened to in full

[@fray9196]

Always appreciate your perspective

[@Not_a_Femboy._.]

It might get age-restricted since some of the songs are too.

[@benmarino5879]

*You know its getting real when Bob hits us with the "huh..."*

[@coburnboeder2320]

"oh... trippy"

[@BREATHER_]

“Wow man….”

[@shoreZ]

*leans back in chair*

[@LeGoofy23]

huh…🧐💭💭

[@sirmistereric1671]

Deep breathe intensifies*

[@mattproxy]

Kendrick tweeted “5th listen” the day this dropped.

[@furynvm]

"Listen to this album if you wanna feel anything. Raw thoughts."

[@cammydoc5995]

Real recognize real.

[@colinhenrynj]

I remember he included a link to the album as well. It's because of that tweet that I gave this album a chance/listen and I'm glad I did.

[@Fent-]

Redditor moment

[@mattproxy]

@@Fent- nah i jus remember when he tweeted this

[@llamapartyy]

this album definitely aged like wine, still as raw as I heard it but I now notice how young he was feeling like this

[@foolscrown1416]

yeah, my perspective changes throughout life have definitely made this album much more emotional for me now than before, he was really suffering so young like so many others, no surprise this resonated with how many people it did.

[@IIxXxmattxXxII]

The Jocelyn Flores song has not aged well for reasons….

[@AtakeVsTheWrld]

@@IIxXxmattxXxIIcan you elaborate i honestly don’t know what happened

[@CRASHkennedy2000]

@@AtakeVsTheWrldthey’re referring to the leaked audio of x saying he was sleeping with her even though the song itself already says he was sleeping wit her. It’s a non story. If you didn’t know he was sleeping with her then you weren’t paying attention.

[@josephmama5355]

@@CRASHkennedy2000yeah and part of the reason it was made a big deal was she was 16 and he was an adult, but i mean he was only 19. Its sketchy legally but realistically a 3 year age gap isnt a big deal

[@CanIGage]

My wife and I were pregnant with our son at ages 17 when this album came out. She passed away last June on the 24th, in a car accident. This album just took me back to very special and happy place. Happy tears, sad tears. I needed this. Thank you. And Rest In Peace Kyla Ellinger. I love you babe.

[@BigShpookyy]

RIP 🖤 and RIP X

[@CaptainBuggy1965]

rip, bless you

[@CanIGage]

If anyone has time, google her name! She was absolutely beautiful. And the most amazing mother and lover I could have ever dreamed of. 💕

[@javierbailey4573]

Rest In Peace Kyla ❤

[@jasonnnnnnn346]

Just gave it a read, I hope you're doing well Justin.

[@loscaprio]

You'd be happy to know both Kendrick and The Weekend were fans of X and even tweeted his Album release. Kanye also said after he passed that X was an inspiration to him if that means anything of what a special musician he was

[@leeroyjenkins922]

Tyler the creator too

[@loscaprio]

@@leeroyjenkins922 Hell yeah but I ain't a tyler fan 😂

[@MasteRgamer-mk5bp]

​@@loscapriono hate but why not?

[@loscaprio]

@@MasteRgamer-mk5bp He claims to not take anything to serious but then calls out everything that bothers him.

[@loscaprio]

@@MasteRgamer-mk5bp musically just bites Kanye and Rocky I feel. I loved Igor and some songs here and there from cmiygl but before then I just couldn't stand his voice lol.

[@ThunderSpecial]

Only Bob and Dontai can make a reaction to a 20 minute album over an hour long

[@viktorvaughn8007]

@@ThunderSpecial shoutout to imdontai

[@N0ne_Saitama]

and we still watch them both

[@bry7ant]

bob and tai>

[@timmy5876]

it’s what we’re hear for tho so can’t complain, if ur watching a reaction to something u don’t rlly care about u want it to go quick but something u love like me with this i want full analysis

[@blakehoffman7162]

but bobs reaction actually has substance while dontai replays the same part 50 times. Love dontai but my boy Bob is the goat

[@sonagahru6965]

Spotify was going to remove X’s music following controversy in his personal life. Kendrick threatened to remove his music if they did that. Please listen to “?”

[@eski_truv]

Yea but Kendrick also did that same thing with R Kelly😂

[@brrtp]

@@eski_truvyeah but kendrick praised and promoted 17 but never did that for any r kelly album

[@furynvm]

@@eski_truv I don't see a problem with defending art, he wasn't defending r kelly.

[@Six-bw3ir]

It wasn't kenrick himself who did that it was his record label.

[@kev4177]

@@Six-bw3irfrrr

[@guts1258]

Two Florida artists back to back. Interestingly enough, Denzel and Xxxtentacion were friends as well. It's funny how that worked out.

[@gilltimmerman1333]

roommates even

[@danny-ee8ye]

@@gilltimmerman1333ult house

[@pennze]

Denzel still always gives mad respect to X

[@Twiiqz01]

collabed even

[@MrAshyKnees]

Denzel is how I found out about X in 2016 !

[@mercurialfunk]

I haven't listened to this album in a long time and im crying like I did the first time. RIP XXX

[@Ironmanpwnz]

bro literally same I found myself tearing up so many times 😥

[@Tekushi]

@@Ironmanpwnz same :(

[@Nabashy]

Same here

[@gtmfray6056]

me too

[@bat300-]

Same :/ I can’t even imagine how much he would of created if he was still here. :(

[@brandonvillagomez3826]

x is one of the most comforting and disturbing minds of the last generation of artists. he really resonated with myself and many teens at the time. his only influences he stated were kurt cobain and the weeknd

[@lucioushicks]

chill X listened and pulled from a deep number of influences just look it up or watch interviews gang

[@williamsmith8910]

he's mentioned Bones and kanye before also

[@Will-bn9km]

Rap wise he was fw Joey Badass a lot and Pro Era

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

@@Will-bn9km* earl sweatshirt

[@FawwazK]

Cudi as well. SB2H was hated by many but X even did a cover to Edge of the Earth. Makes sense with Cudi being inspired by Kurt as well. All super druggy experimental artists, you can really hear all of their work mixed with his own sound. Honestly super cool, 17 forever gonna be one of the most raw albums ever.

[@pain_paths]

I just wanna say that X was far more than just "not really a good person" because of his past. He has done horrible things that shouldn't be justified, but he did still repent at the end. At a certain point in his life/career he stopped being that angry/violent dude and instead directly spoke to the youth. He genuinely tried to help people and make the world a better place. X understood his enormous influence on the youth and therefore the future. I remember him trying his best to unite the people, motivate them to be their best self and to speak kindly to others. As i said; X had a gruesome past. But I think it shouldn't be forgotten what kind of man he was at the end and what he wanted to achieve. Some of his last recorded words in a livestream was actually "if i die, i hope i made at least 5 milion kids happy" and i think that sums up pretty good what kind of man he was at the end. A man striving to make world a better place

[@mthfs5411]

Tell em

[@stevenparedes3244]

Well said

[@Half_awake_Jake]

Allegedly

[@strepps02]

X was crazy because he came up in the soundcloud era but immediately showed he was different by showing how versatile he was. He had a great future ahead of him. RIP X!

[@Dre-gb9rg]

1. The Explanation: 5:13 2. Jocelyn Flores: 6:48 3. Depression and Obsession: 12:38 4. everybody dies in their nightmares: 19:06 5. Revenge: 23:05 6. Save Me: 36:54 7. Dead Inside (interlude): 44:06 8. F*ck Love: 50:55 9. Carry on: 1:00:15 10. Orlando: 1:08:36 11. Ayala (Outro): 1:12:11

[@numbshyper1034]

Goated

[@hoodfamejay]

🐐

[@teenxtcy]

fuck love is the highest streamed rap song on soundcloud and the 2nd highest streamed song on soundcloud in total

[@itsfedorahere9985]

can’t believe BTS beat it

[@teenxtcy]

@@itsfedorahere9985 theres 4.5 billion people alone in asia it is not surprising

[@shakshbh]

@@teenxtcysurprised it was on soundcloud tho

[@itsfedorahere9985]

@@teenxtcydoesn’t matter lol, he held it for years so yes it’s pretty surprising and you’re acting like it’s by a large margin, it’s only by a few million

[@AnimalAlmighty]

@@itsfedorahere9985yea thats ridiculous tbh. X is the king of soundcloud imo

[@southbronxboy]

You have to do his second and final album before he passed away called "?" (the question mark is literally the title album).

[@brandonvillagomez3826]

it would be better for him to listen to X’s earlier work on soundcloud. especially the more enraged music i feel like bob would really enjoy that energy

[@aidanEFG]

@@brandonvillagomez3826 would likely need to be done on stream unless a patron could compile a semi-cohesive playlist

[@aarondhesi1735]

Im so happy you did this one, X was special, his ability to create different emotions and switch genres was incredible. It was all so natural. You should check out some of his older stuff before he blew up. Did you know X and Denzel used to live together? His life was really eventful and he really worked hard to wipe the slate clean and become a better person before he passed. I’d recommend the “Revenge” Album. You’ll experience a different side to X and there’s some rock influence on there too. (Edit: the Look at me and Sad music videos would surprise you and be a great watch too, another show of his creativity and forward thinking)

[@brandonvillagomez3826]

‘THROAT: the violent valentine’ is also one to check out on the revenge tape. it got taken off all dsps due to sample clearance issues

[@aarondhesi1735]

@@brandonvillagomez3826 For sure, Valentine has always been one of my personal favourites too.

[@jeffloser9833]

I am so happy he did this on his own and not on stream

[@Ironmanpwnz]

Bob this is legit one of my absolute favorite reactions of all time across all reactors. The way you interpreted everything and explained your thoughts was beautifully said. I don't know if anyone has ever told you this but I think you would make a great therapist/counselor.

[@t2themoon]

To provide some context: X rose to fame with his hard hitting 808 aggressive grunge-rap style before the release of this project. He released a song called "Look at Me" which is raw, vulgar, and loud. Music made for mosh pits. It quickly went viral. He released a number of songs like this (with Ski Mask the Slump God) and other Floridian rappers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXuqlKp7q5xraZo He then was arrested and his mug shot went super viral. The face tats, his hair, his overall look jarred people. He then gained even more notoriety with his live shows - people said they were insane. Mosh pits, stage dives, fights in the crowd. He had insanely good crowd control. He started building almost his own cult following. There are videos online. It's insanely impressive for a 17 year old kid. But clearly, he had a lot of life experience, confidence, and wisdom that resonated with young folks that also connected to feeling empty or like an outsider. He then did an interview on No Jumper with Adam22 where he barely shows his face. It's still the biggest video on that channel. He fascinated people. He built a feud with Drake, calling him out publicly during his rise (Drake was accused of stealing X's flow on "Look at Me" for his song "KMT"). He then had beef and had altercations with the Migos. He rubbed some established industry folks the wrong way because he was uncontrollable and raw. He spoke a lot of truth (on IG live videos) that he learned from hard experiences and seemed to be becoming a better person. He released 17 at the height of this newfound stardom and it shocked everyone because the album didn't have any aggressive mosh-pit style rap songs that he got famous for - instead it was introspective. Love this album. You should really watch his live performances to understand the power in his music and its influence over his fans.

[@WIX-96]

This is a really great summary of x and why people were so drawn to him

[@pig0001]

Unfortunately, Drake the 🤡 had a hand in offing X.

[@mylegsaidfred]

@@pig0001That Canadian could never hurt a man

[@bigdawg3989]

So interesting how now everyone recognizes X with his depressing sound but forget how diverse his music was.

[@GFBSTPPI]

look at me didnt quickly go viral, it was out for a long time and didnt get any notice until he got arrested and the mugshot paired with thesong went viral iirc

[@ArdynSol]

I’ll never forget. A devastating hurricane hit the city I work in the day before this album dropped. I was playing this as I drove through the devastation and wreckage all while these songs were playing in the background. One memory and feeling I’ll never forget.

[@GrownSimbah]

Yess Hurricane Harvey I was in corpus when it came. And I was listening to the album when it came out during the storm

[@flenn1049]

that’s crazy because I did the exact same thing.. drove around the city seeing everything devastated and jamming the album all week.. a memory that will forever stick with me.

[@entabruh]

man x hit diff in 2018

[@okayfn9918]

2017

[@Lg3-Snow]

2016

[@timmy5876]

this was 2017, and it still hits to this day. He got more monthly listeners now than he ever had, and i know more people use spotify now than back then but point still stands, how many artists have less listeners now than 2018 and still drop

[@okayfn9918]

@@entabruh august 25th, 2017 Uzi dropped, asap mob dropped & X dropped all in the same night, crazy shit at the time looking back on it

[@Nabashy]

@@okayfn9918 I was 12 and remember my brother listening to this album, I got to know X by my brother, I love my brother and XXX, RIP Jah 🕊

[@guisilva_tv]

I say this with all my heart. X was a complete star, a new musical genius of the century, you don't see what he did nowadays, he really brought his genius to everyone in music, eternal X, he left his legacy and his history! Excellent video, thanks for that.

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

I wasn’t a fan when he was alive but I checked this out after he died and it’s honestly one of my favorite albums of all time

[@bailscholone1965]

In 24 and this is STILL one of the only albums I ever go back to and just listen from start to finish. Takes me back to a feeling rather than time.

[@kthafinnese]

Listen to nba youngboy Ai 2

[@r3ckless377]

@@kthafinnesebro we ain’t doin that

[@josephpeterson205]

I never used to listen to music as a child, only heard it when my parents played it. X was one of the first people I ever listened to on my own and I was almost scared with how relatable some songs and lyrics were. He really made me get into music and ive become a whole different person because of it. Ive shed many tears to these songs and I really appreciate you highlighting an important part of my life.

[@09corey1981]

I’m so sad I missed this generation of music. I’m 42 and my son is 19, and I listened to rap my whole life, and he showed me X and Juice about a year ago, I can’t stop listening to them. Now my favorite rappers are X, Ski Mask, Juice WRLD & the $uicideboy$ 😊

[@noasmells]

deeply troubled individual, especially at such a young age but an incredibly unique musician. The vulnerability in his voice is disturbing yet so comforting

[@rxmce]

I never felt like that listening to someones music honestly. You can LITERALY feel pain thought these songs. Idk how to explain it, but they make you extremely emotional and feel some typa way. X was truly different

[@loscaprio]

I hope you can react to his second album "?" He has a lot of rock songs there, pop, more singing with acoustic and also rapping his ass off. Once you hear him rap you'll know what we mean by versatility. One of the greatest artist of our generation. Tragic the way his life went and turns it took. But the music is the statement that makes his name pop up

[@alexwalker3672]

17 was the number tattooed on x head, he said he lost sanity at age 17,June 17 (trippie redd birthday) was his last 24 hours alive At age 6 he stabbed his mothers boyfriend with a broken shard for putting hands her At age 9 x had come home from school to see his uncle had hung himself There’s a lot more darkness jah witnessed

[@Imkulana]

june 17 my birthday - i always pour one out for vro

[@uncletima]

Mine too man

[@celticbarry9877]

@@Imkulana My cousins son was born 17th June 2018, the day before he died

[@babypluto3679]

This album saved me. I was at my lowest of lows. Never felt so lonely. Never felt so much like no one cared and then that explanation came on and I listened to it front to back and I felt heard and seen. I listened to it over and over that night and the next think I knew it was the next day

[@lukecrossley]

as someone w severe depression, everything you said around 30-35 min in was so beautiful and meaningful and definitely didn't come across badly, don't worry 😭🥺

[@willoverdoseonmusic]

im intensely depressed as well, and hes right

[@madmad6348]

@@willoverdoseonmusic ❤

[@littleboibluu6806]

Although X did make many mistakes, I think it's important to know that he was doing his absolute best to change, he was becoming a really beautiful person and trying to fix his wrongs.

[@Jay-pd9kc]

He was also only like 18 when this stuff happened

[@Jay-pd9kc]

Still condemn the behavior but it’s important for context

[@ciolegrosseedovetrovarle]

Everytime i hear his voice i cry 😢 R.I.P. X

[@lordcres]

I just want to say this is one of your best reactions. This was more than just a reaction, it was a therapy session. Amazing work Bob.

[@lilautark]

i love the concept of timeless music that people still to this day are able to listen to this music for the first time it will still hit the same among the masses

[@ZombiJw]

Thanks to the KZbin algorithm, I ended up clicking and watching the entire video. First, I want to say thank you for this reaction. X's music is very important to me when I feel depressed. R.I.P. to him. I also want to thank you for your wise words. My mindset has improved.

[@JoseRodriguez-rm4vw]

I remember being depressed when this came out and it helped me a ton cus for the moments of listening I actually felt like I wasn’t alone, like I wasnt the only person feeling how I felt. It’s been long since I heard this album from start to finish, I don’t usually listen to it cus it takes me back to how I felt. If I even attempt to sing along, my voice cracks cus and I end up wanting to cry. There’s no way I don’t shed a tear listening.

[@smjdkdkss]

people just hate him. he was homeless from ages 12-17 and died at 20 after changing his life around. he aint even get a chance but he was taking over

[@rouge939]

He beat the shit out of his gf bro he was a horrible person

[@smjdkdkss]

@@rouge939 brother he was 16 years old with no parents and raised himself when he realized right from wrong and got money he changed the right way which u dont see from anyone ever

[@smjdkdkss]

@@rouge939im not arguing that he aint do fucked up stuff but he was a kid and whennit mattered he changed for the better

[@Jesus33777]

@@rouge939she ended up lying in the end

[@PopPopPlaysss]

@@rouge939he was young asf people change

[@XxKoRupTioN]

X still gives me chills

[@Houston4Nication]

my request became reality, even though you probably didnt see my comment. thank you bob

[@joeduffyy]

Wow was not expecting this one, pleasant surprise

[@lukecrossley]

wasn't expecting this album, so keen to hear your thoughts on it man. im not a huge fan of x as a person, but i think his music and this album in particular are so special. bro even kendrick (who never uses social media) tweeted out this album saying "5th listen. listen to this if you feel anything. raw thoughts."

[@r6henny]

i love you a lot. you aren't just a reaction channel, you're a man who is as an audience get to hear your thoughts and ideas in a clear consensus. you don't title yourself as "dad reacts" or any baity title; you're just a man who is well spoken and well minded. truly the only reaction channel i enjoy watching because i don't just learn how you feel about the music i enjoy, but i get to learn more about someone more people should get to know. ❤

[@eddiep118]

He actually used to title his videos as "rocker reacts"

[@mrfrostwing]

@@eddiep118 Back when he was basically only a rock fan. And he did that before all of these other channels started making title's like that.

[@colinbatliner8295]

@@mrfrostwingI think Bob actually started or at least popularized the wave of “___ reacts” to music and then stopped when everyone started doing it, what a legend

[@KEZ-]

You shared some really beautiful and meaningful to me perspectives in this. Through my teenage years I listened to this album on repeat, like you said I absolutely tortured myself reliving the un-changeable past. It took me until about a year ago to stop listening to my depressing playlist and I realised I’m better without it. Although I love X and this album especially it just wasn’t healthy. I became addicted to being miserable and still struggle with that to this day, but I’m getting better. I tattooed x’s 17 with the tree of no attachment (the tree on his forehead) on my arm as a reminder of that dark time and the masterpiece of an album that described perfectly how I felt. I never want to forget x and he was a once in a lifetime artist who never got to show his full potential. The reason why he has such a cult following is because nobody describes pain quite like jahseh did, especially at that time. His music saved lives and helped so many through dark times.

[@alkoholinho6971]

im from austria in europe, and Ive been listening to X since soundcloud. for me he is my top 1 artist all time for several reasons. his complete sound and versatility, the raw talent with so many music styles, u got a song for every mood. he helped me through 4 hard depressive episodes and i thank him and trippie too for my life now, bc i wouldnt either be here or in a much different spot. i love how u get into the song immersively and can feel what he was picturing. for me the best reaction to 17 by far. thank you for sharing it

[@dzireg]

i've never even listened to the album so this was my first listen too, but I just wanted to say that this is probably my favorite reaction by you. your son is lucky to have you as a father figure in life

[@igk916]

9:57 I just wanted to say you are beyond blessed to have never experienced a friend taking their own life at your age. I've experienced 3 at the age of 24. Lost one of my closest friends at 16, another at 18, and another at 22. As well as a few other friends/mutual friends in highschool, another guy named Nick I was in photo 1 and 2 with, shot and killed himself my sophmore year, he was the first person I ever knew that took their own life, he was an amazing person. Just like my other 3 friends, kade, nick, and lakota. May they all rest in peace.

[@smjdkdkss]

no way this was so unexpected thank you so much Bob this is my favorite artist ever

[@imnotraisinbran]

so much respect for being able to verbalize that preface to X so precisely and inoffensively. i’m of the same mindset. thank you for that

[@transistortion4327]

The thing with X and this album in particular is he was one of the main artist bringing the saturated 808 screaming mosh pit rap into the scene, he was known for being angry, loud and for his troubles in the past that always resolve in violence, theres a lot of clips of X just fighting people, and this album was the start of his healing journey and becoming a positive figure for his fanbase, he started doing lives on ig and twitch giving people good messages about the future, playing games with his fans and admiting his problems, working with charity and squashing any beef he had with any artist in the past, trying to be a guide for new artist rising up and literally about to become a father when he got killed, so this album was shocking for a lot of people, he is probably one of the most dynamic artist ever, i recommend you hearing some singles from the past, and the "revenge" project where he shows the "rage" type music and some variety too (he even dapped in Rock) so yeah A Man is a Man when he owns his mistakes and use them to guide others so they dont do the same when the sucess is just another tool to heal and help others X was becoming a man inside and outside (he died at 20)

[@TONKA.163]

This is more than a reaction channel. It’s getting to know bob as a person and his personality of open mindedness and understanding of life being portrayed through listening to rap music as a new experience to him

[@stefanadolfspies]

i feel like x would be quick to have a conversation with you if he was alive.

[@mintyfresh9542]

2 seconds into jocelyn flores and im already about to cry i still remember the day this album dropped i had just started 9th grade as a freshman and this and uzi's album which is also very dear to my heart luv is rage 2 was dropped the first week back to school man time flies. RIP Jahseh Onfroy aka XXXTENTACION

[@brianscli9567]

Bob’s sentiments about relationships and depression are spot-on, specifically on the second half of the album. Great commentary here! So wild how big this guy was when he was around, his songs on SoundCloud especially. Some of his early stuff was so abrasive and angsty, makes sense why it resonated and was an entry point for so many kids

[@mason6716]

He was my favorite artist when I first heard him when I was about 15 and still is today rip x..

[@UnknownTemptacion]

Just subscribed. Talk as long as you want bro! X had a message to give to the world.

[@WhanBasaka-ko4ct]

Every song in it is a banger too rip XXX

[@calvinevans4758]

I hope you continue to listen to X. His music helped me in a dark time and when hes passed ik a lot of people including myself were HURT that someone who helped so many adn had finally gone through his own pain died so pointlessly and young

[@xxxtheslumpgod9310]

Appreciate the listen. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on the rest of his work, and even some earlier songs in his career. He goes through “stages” of his life with the music reflecting that. Also, I would love to hear some juice wrld reactions. Thanks again, revisited some old moments and feelings listening to this with you as if it was my first time again.

[@Bladee2802]

It's sad that some of the people can't understand his artistry. They hate him blindly.

[@magdielvitorinolima6402]

17 was a sad and meaningfull trip, it's like a feeling you cant forget, damn... RIP X.

[@duskagony1653]

X was a young man who made a lot mistakes and as he matured he started tried to make amends with the people he wronged he lived each day trying to become a better person and role model

[@MISPLACED96]

X’s music got me through the darkest times in my life, I would listen to this album and cry knowing I wasn’t alone in my sadness and that it’s possible to use your pain to create something beautiful. Thank you for doing this.

[@Fridge1631]

Such a beautiful and raw reaction, this is probably my favourite album of all time and it helped me through many tough times

[@Ploxes96]

I was dating a long time friend last week when I watched this for the first time. Today, we’re no longer together and usually when I get into an emotional phase I’d go back to this album and sit and obsess over the sadness. Last week Bob, you said it’s a familiar devil, and today I’m battling the obsession and negativity because of the words you were able to convey that I could not see on my own. Thank you for dropping this, ironically enough I’ve waited years for it but didn’t expect it to be so personal now

[@Jaketepaa1]

Will forever and always be a die hard fan of X

[@imnoopYT]

X was a Legendary artist, one of a kind. Bro was 20 years old making like 15 different genres of music, Not just rap music. 🔥 (his versatility & talent in general was unreal)

[@connorriley1357]

absolutely incredible review, love the detail you went into, the analysis of his lyrics and relating it to give the audience advice is beautiful

[@PDXenvy]

“Save me” literally gives me 007 James Bond intro or outro theme music. So eery, melodic, meaningful and beautiful

[@GustavoMartinez-hm6zt]

I am so glad you popped up on my recommended, you gained a new fan! this album really helped me when I was down in the dumps in my teens. Luv from MN!

[@00c410]

i cant hold my tears listening to this album. a masterpiece. LLX

[@jbroadway12]

Definitely my favorite reaction channel. Tries seeing a deeper meaning, where others just go for the shock and buzzwords in the album

[@joemomma6317]

Shiloh dynasty really was something else. Her voice mixed with the guitar still hits different and invokes the deepest emotions inside your soul

[@giaimegamba276]

Yo bob I strongly suggest checking out the album he dropped after 17, it’s called “?” (Question mark), absolute work of art.

[@henriquezlorenzo7170]

Bob you just gained another subscriber today. It feels good to see someone being himself in front of the camera.

[@zachgossett5511]

This might be my favorite video from you. It feels like a therapy session

[@PottPotts]

damn i haven't listened to this album for a few years now.. i was really obsessed with the album and it helped me through a rough time and after all these years ist still hits the same. 17 aged so well

[@ianfussinger356]

Bob, you are incredible. Seriously no doubt in my mind your top tier when it comes to music reactions. The insight you bring feels authentic, I deeply appreciate what you do for music.

[@mintyfresh9542]

22:40 this is why we love ya bob keep it up love enjoying music with you man.

[@Yitner]

Glad you reacted to this, very impactful album for a lot of us. Coincidentally went through my first real heart break exactly when this album dropped and it I clung onto it hard as it reflected exactly how I felt at the time. Listening to it now is not so painful but thinking of where I was back then still makes me sad. You got me crying at 8 am Bob. Great album and great review

[@kevinramirez440]

One of the greatest albums my ears have ever heard.

[@Tekushi]

this video made me a subscriber, your inputs and discussion after each song really made it an incredible watch. thank you for making this video about an album that means so much to me and so many others

[@giogainz]

I spilt this reaction up over the course of two days, and is a testament of why I’m subscribed to you. I love the messages you share and the way you digest these albums. As cliche as it is, X & Peep are two of my favorite artists. I can’t listen to either of em’ the same as I’ve gotten older, but I enjoyed this watch. Would love for you to react to some Lil Peep one day, “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.1” The documentary titled Everybody’s Everything is a fair insight of his upbringing as well. Two polarizing figures of mid 2010s Thanks Bob!

[@j.d.6901]

17 was a album that I bumped a lot in middle school years ago when it came out. I don’t love it as much as I do now but I can’t lie and say it didn’t help me at all when I was younger and had a impact on me. Shout out to you for reacting to this Bob ❤.

[@jesusroman249]

1:03 Absolutely right, a lot of people don’t get this but I’m glad someone else finally said it

[@AustralianTakeOver]

i met his family and his son this year in China and they were wonderful people. Happy he still is able to connect with people too this day, His spirit can still shutdown streets even in countries that don't speak English. Maybe one of my generations greatest Artists gone way too soon RIP Jah

[@opiumisaiah]

carry on is one of the hardest to listen to just because if you can relate to what he's saying then it is exactly what you're thinking from day to day but don't think of, and cant say. carry on life flies so just carry on with this pain inside of my chest got no choice but to carry on.

[@CountryLiving5]

Listened to fuck love after leaving one of my good homies candle light vigil after he died in a car crash we were 16 at the time and I’m 23 now still think about him every time I listen to this song. I’m bawling my eyes out during this one.

[@jimbeam4683]

good stuff bob. havent been back to this album in a while, so i was pleased i could hear it again front to back with you

[@bandilemlondo4825]

I almost forgot how special bro was ,the nostalgic of hear this after years .beautiful 😭

[@InspectahReese]

I was 17 in high school when this came out and bawled my fucking eyes out everytime lol

[@dvnnyphvntom763]

X was one of the only artists to be able to channel feelings and tap into to certain frequencies with his music very clearly. He may have some confusing thoughts and feelings but you feel it. You relate to it. That’s why he was the “Protector of the Youth”. He wanted us to be heard and not ignored.

[@coolseaking3757]

X wasn’t a bad guy he was just a troubled kid early on in his career but he did make a change in the 2nd half of his career

[@washaaas]

X was 17 at the time of recording this, just imagine the amount of potential his creative mind would have given us. RIP X 4eva🖤🃏♾

[@DarkVeilNebula]

Okay this is unexpected 😂 I liked his stuff more before he turned this emotional but ok i still like some of the sad songs

[@tyler5169]

I liked him before his emotional arch but this arch made me love him as an artist icl. one of the first artist to make me cry

[@DarkVeilNebula]

@@beenrare u probably only know those songs lol

[@nama1756]

please do more x reactions "?" is one of my favourite albums of all time

[@abradablincoln3052]

No way! This is a treat for sure

[@laby999]

this is one of the best reactions i’ve ever seen

[@gotti2926]

bob you are truly the goat