RIP Roach
| "RIP Roach" | |
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| Song by XXXTentacion featuring Ski Mask the Slump God | |
| from the album Revenge | |
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| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:50 |
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| Songwriters | |
| Producer | Stain |
"RIP Roach" (originally titled "R.I.P ROACH EAST SIDE SOULJA") is a song by American rapper and singer XXXTentacion featuring fellow American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God. It was originally released independently on SoundCloud as a standalone track on May 12, 2016, before being included 4 days later on Drown in Designer (2016), the debut mixtape by Ski Mask the Slump God. The song was subsequently re-released commercially on XXXTentacion’s debut commercial mixtape, Revenge, on May 16, 2017, through Empire Distribution.[1]
The track was produced by Stain and samples the 2013 song "The Fog" by American rapper SpaceGhostPurrp.[2] "RIP Roach" was ranked 7th on XXL’s list of The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked.[3]
Background
"RIP Roach" was among XXXTentacion's early releases on SoundCloud[4] and became one of his most notable tracks prior to his mainstream breakthrough. XXXTentacion stated on social media that the song was a tribute to a friend of his who died in 2016. XXL described the track as a blend of XXXTentacion's aggressive, scream-influenced delivery and chaotic energy with Ski Mask the Slump God's more laid-back flow and off-topic punchlines. The publication noted that although Ski Mask's verse appears stylistically disconnected from XXXTentacion's intensity, the contrast ultimately works by providing a brief reprieve from the song's heightened aggression.[5]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[6]
- Jahseh Onfroy - performer, songwriter
- Stokeley Goulbourne - performer, songwriter
- Stain - composer, producer
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[7] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Revenge by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, May 16, 2017, retrieved January 2, 2026
- ^ SpaceGhostPurrp – The Fog, retrieved January 2, 2026
- ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (January 23, 2025). "The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked". XXL Mag. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ xxxtentacion feat. $ki Mask "The Slump God" - R.I.P ROACH "EAST SIDE SOULJA" (Prod. Stain), retrieved January 2, 2026
- ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (January 23, 2025). "The 30 Best XXXTentacion Songs, Ranked". XXL Mag. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ RIP Roach (feat. $ki Mask The Slump God) by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, May 12, 2016, retrieved January 2, 2026
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – XXXTentacion – RIP Roach". Radioscope. Type RIP Roach in the "Search:" field and press Enter.