Gekyume Onfroy, the young son of the late rapper XXXTentacion, just marked a heartwarming milestone with his first-grade yearbook photos, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. On August 11, 2025, Jenesis Sanchez, Gekyume’s mother, shared a charming snapshot of the six-year-old on his first day of first grade via her Instagram Story. The photo, showing Gekyume smiling brightly in glasses, a white Ralph Lauren T-shirt, and navy blue shorts, quickly spread online after a repost by DJ Akademiks.
Fans flooded social media with love, noting his striking resemblance to his father and celebrating his growth into a new chapter of life. Born on January 26, 2019, just seven months after XXXTentacion’s tragic death in June 2018, Gekyume has grown up in the shadow of his father’s profound legacy. His name, meaning “a different state” or “next universe of thought,” was chosen by XXXTentacion to reflect his creative vision. Now living in Parkland, Florida, with his mother and near his grandmother, Cleopatra Bernard, Gekyume is embracing childhood milestones like starting first grade.
While details about his school life remain private to protect him from public scrutiny, his mother’s post hints at a normal, joyful experience filled with typical back-to-school excitement. Jenesis Sanchez has faced immense challenges raising Gekyume as a single mother. Pregnant at the time of XXXTentacion’s murder, she endured intense media attention and chose to keep a low profile during her pregnancy. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to provide Gekyume with stability, shielding him from the complexities of his father’s controversial past while ensuring he knows the love XXXTentacion had for him.
In a 2019 interview, Sanchez vowed to share fond memories of the rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, to keep his spirit alive for their son. Her emotional posts, like the first-grade photo captioned “First grade ,” reflect the bittersweet joy of watching Gekyume grow without his father.
XXXTentacion’s legacy as a pioneering artist in emo rap and SoundCloud rap continues to resonate. His albums 17 and ? topped charts, with hits like “SAD!” and “Moonlight” still streaming millions of times.
Known for raw, emotional music that tackled mental health and personal struggles, he built a devoted fanbase who see Gekyume as a living extension of his impact. However, his legacy also carries controversy due to past legal issues, including allegations of domestic violence, which some fans and family believe he was working to overcome before his death. For Gekyume Onfroy, this duality means growing up with both pride in his father’s art and the challenge of navigating his complex public image.
Gekyume’s charm shines through in rare public moments. In April 2025, he gave his first interview with content creator Brandon Sloane at a Target store, sharing his dream of becoming a YouTuber and picking out Pokémon Funko Pop! figures. He also expressed love for his father, a touching moment that moved fans. Earlier this year, for his sixth birthday, he connected with streamer IShowSpeed via FaceTime, arranged by DJ Scheme, showing the support he receives from his father’s circle.
