02 Feb 2024, 00:00

Quick Facts Of 6ix9ine

Daniel Hernandez, professionally known as 6ix9ine (pronounced as “Six Nine”) or Tekashi 6ix9ine is an American rapper from New York. He rose to prominence following his debut single “Gummo” release in late 2017. His controversial behavior, brute-force screaming technique and unconventional appearances in his songs make him one of the extraordinary rapper in the Hip-hop music industry. He has been involved in several legal issues and has faced several charges. He was sentenced to a 32-years life in prison for racketeering and firearm charges in November 2018.

Gossip and Rumors

• The 22-year old Brooklyn rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 32 years life in prison for federal racketeering charges. He is also charged with firearm charges, including conspiracy to murder, and armed robbery. He is alleged as a part of a violent sect of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. 6ix9ine is associated with this gang. Tekashi 6ix9ine, his former manager Kifano Jordan and three other associates were arrested earlier on 18 November 2018.
• According to the Rolling Stone, 6ix9ine is denied bail at Monday’s arraignment. 
• Previously, he was charged with sexual misconduct of a child, assaults, sale of drugs and has faced prison several times. He had already violated the terms of his plea agreement for the earlier case of 2015.

Best Known For

• His unconventional appearance, brute force screaming technique in his songs.
• Multiple versions of number 69 tattoos on his body.
• Controversial behaviors and different allegations.

6ix9ine’s Early Life

Daniel Hernandez came into this world on May 8, 1996, to a Mexican mother and a Puerto Rican father in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. He holds American nationality. His sun sign is Taurus. Until the age of 13, Hernandez raised by both of his parents. Hernandez was expelled from school while studying in 8th grade. And he didn’t wish to continue further. His interest in achieving academic qualification has already vanished from him. In 2009, his father was murdered. Then, he grew up alongside his brother, working various jobs including selling marijuana as well. He worked all this work to support his mother financially.

6ix9ine’s Career

Significant to his career, Hernandez started releasing his rap songs in 2014. Later, he released songs like Scumlife, Yokai and Hellsing Station. Due to his aggressive rapping styles, these songs started to draw public attention. His also used anime is in a music video, which also made his videos differently. Initially, most of his songs were released by a music label based in Slovakia named FCK THEM. Hernandez became famous over the internet to some extent. Following his fame, Hernandez became associated with fellow New York rapper Zillakam. Later the two started the feud. And the reason was, 

Zillakam accused Hernandez allegedly stealing the songs they had made together earlier. Hernandez featured song “POLES1469” by Ohio Song rapper Tripple Redd received significant views on Youtube. 

In July 2017, Hernandez started post-Instagram picture of himself with a different eccentric appearance. His rainbow-dyed hair, a rainbow grill went viral on both Reddit and Twitter. He also inked multiple versions of the number 69 on his body. That turned him into an internet meme and rose to prominence on social media. On November 10, 2017, Hernandez commercially dropped his debut single “Gummo”. It eventually reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was later certified platinum by RIAA on March 5, 2018. “Kooda”, the second single released by Hernandez debuted at 61 on the Hot 100 the week of December 23, 2017. Following the huge success, Hernandez started releasin
g more songs. Hernandez released his third single “Keke” with Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie on January 14, 2018.

Hernandez released his first mixtape, Day69 on February 23, 2018. Day69 directly debuted on Billboard 200 album chart at number four with 55,000 equivalents. Among which, 20,000 were pure sales. the mixtape was an outgrowth of the “SoundCloud rap explosion” according to Jon Caramanica of The New York Times. His other songs from the album “Billy” reached number 50 and “Rondo” number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hernandez released the song “Gotti”, a deluxe song added to Day69 in April 2018. “Gotti” is a remix version of the previous song he did for artist Packman titled “Got it, Got it”. The song was his sixth consecutive Hot 100 entry debuting at number 99. Another release of Hernandez, “Tati” featuring DJ Spinking in June debuted number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hernandez’s July 2018 release, “Fefe” debuted directly at number four on Billboard Hot 100. It was his first song that got included in Billboard Hot 100 Top  Five and reached number three. Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz also featured in his latest release “Fefe”.

6ix9ine’s Personal Life and Legal Issues

Hernandez has been charged with different counts until today. In October 2015, Hernandez pled guilty to one felony count. He was charged a felony for using a 13-year-old girl in a sexual performance. The videos of the incidents were also published on the internet. Though, Hernandez claimed to have “no sexual contact” with the girl in November 2017. Under his plea deal, Hernandez must obtain his GED, refrain from posting sexually explicit or violent images or children to social media. Further, he cannot commit another such crime for two years or Hernandez would receive three years probation. If not, Hernandez could face up to three years in prison. In January 2018, the court announced that Hernandez failed his GED test. Hernandez could face three years in prison and possible sex offender registration. The hearing of Hernandez’s sexual misconduct charges is scheduled for October 2, 2018. Other than sexual misconduct charges, Hernandez served jail time as a minor for assault and the sale of heroin. 

Hernandez was arrested on July 12, 2018, in New York for allegedly choking a 16-year-old in Houston’s Galleria mall. Hernandez is also under investigation by the New York Police Department for possible involvement in a shooting outside the W Hotel in New York City. Rapper Chief Keef was shot outside the W Hotel on June 2, 2018. Chief Keef was not harmed in the incident. Earlier, Hernadez has been involved in feuds with Chicago rappers Chief Keef and Lil Reese. Hernandez was kidnapped in Brooklyn on July 22, 2018, early morning. Three unknown assailants grabbed him outside of his home and pistol-whipped him and took $750,000 in custom jewelry and approximately $35,000 in cash. Hernandez claimed he escaped from their vehicle and asked for help to a stranger to call the police. Eventually, he was rushed to the hospital.

6ix9ine’s Body Features

6ix9ine stands 5 feet and 6 inches tall. He has a body weight of 64 kg. He has a dark brown eye color and his hair color is dark brown. But he often dyes his hair in rainbow color.

6ix9ine’s Net Worth

The 22-year old American rapper has the net worth estimated at around $4 million. He is one of the extraordinary rappers with unconventional and aggressive appearances. However, his recent sentence to life in prison will affect his career.

Did You Know?

• Professionally, Hernandez is known as 6ix9ine and also Tekashi 6ix9ine.
• At the age of 13, Hernandez’s father was murdered. So that he started working various jobs and also started selling drugs to earn some money.
• Hernandez has multiple tattooes of different versions of number 69 on his body.
• Hernandez was expelled from school in 8th grade and did not completed his High school education.
• His latest release “Fefe” featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz reached number three on Billboard Top 100 chart.
• At the age of 18, Hernandez is charged guilty for an involvement in sexual activites with a 13 year old girl and could face 3 years prison and sex offender registration.

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