Jocelyn Flores Explained: the Timeline from Her Life to Global Tribute
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Did Jocelyn Flores know XXXTentacion personally, or was she just a fan?
A1: She knew him personally. While their initial contact started on social media through mutual artistic interests, they communicated regularly before she traveled to Florida in May 2017 to meet him and assist with photoshoots for his Revenge apparel brand.
Q2: Did XXXTentacion get permission from her family to use her name?
A2: No. Jocelyn’s family confirmed in interviews that they were never contacted prior to the release of the song or the album 17. They discovered her full name was the title of a global single only after the album began charting internationally.
Q3: Who provides the vocal sample heard in the background of the song?
A3: The looped vocal melody comes from indie artist Shiloh Dynasty, pulled from an acoustic snippet that producer Potsu originally incorporated into the instrumental beat "I'm Closing My Eyes."
Q4: What was the primary cause behind Jocelyn Flores’ passing?
A4: Local law enforcement and medical examiner reports confirmed her death as suicide on May 14, 2017, inside a hotel room in Coconut Creek, Florida, following an argument at Onfroy’s residence.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
