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6ix9ine, the controversial rapper whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was arrested in New York on Tuesday for alleged violations of his supervised release from prison in 2020, the latest in nearly a decade of legal issues for the 28-year-old.
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Hernandez was arrested on Tuesday on a warrant by the Southern District Court of New York, according to a court order.
The rapper allegedly violated the terms of his supervised release from prison, although the exact violations were not specified in the court order.
This order was given by District Judge Paul A. It was issued by Engelmayer, the same judge who sentenced Hernandez to prison after he pleaded guilty to racketeering, weapons and drug charges in 2019, and had his expedited release in 2020 due to concerns over Hernandez's asthma during COVID. Release was allowed. -19 pandemic.
Why was 6ix9ine in jail?
The rapper was sentenced to two years in prison, five years of supervised release and 300 hours of community service in 2019 after pleading guilty to racketeering charges, as well as other firearms and drug trafficking charges. The charges stem from his involvement with the Nine Trey Gang, of which several other members were also charged. Prosecutors said the gang “wreaked havoc on New York City” and were behind shootings at the Barclays Center and other locations, and Hernandez admitted during court testimony that he ordered a $20,000 fine on rapper Chief Keef. Had given. Hernandez, who initially pleaded not guilty, changed his plea after signing an agreement to cooperate with prosecutors and testify against other gang members. This agreement reduced his sentence, otherwise he would have had to remain in prison for decades. He was released on compassionate grounds in April 2020 after his lawyers argued that he was at high risk of complications from COVID-19.
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Hernandez's arrest comes just days after Chicago rapper Lil Durk, with whom Hernandez has had a years-long feud, was arrested for his alleged connection to a murder-for-hire plot that targeted rapper Quando Rondo. Was created. Although no connection has been established between the two arrests, Hernandez's arrest immediately sparked speculation on social media that the two arrests may be linked.
Who is 6ix9ine?
Hernandez, who is known for his rainbow hair, multiple tattoos, and aggressive rapping style, quickly rose to fame in 2018 after his breakout hit “Gummo” and collaborations with Fetty Wap and Nicki Minaj. His debut album, “Dummy Boy”, was released in November 2018, days after his arrest, and is certified platinum. He is also known as Tekashi69, or Tekashi 6ix9ine.
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Hernandez has faced several high-profile legal issues, including her guilty plea in 2015 to using a minor in a recorded sexual performance, for which she was later sentenced to 4 years of probation and 1,000 hours of hard work. He was sentenced to community service. He was arrested in 2018 for allegedly strangling a 16-year-old in a Houston mall, though the charges were later dropped. During testimony at his Nine Trey Gang trial, he admitted to abusing his former girlfriend during their relationship between 2011 and 2018. His ex-girlfriend told The Daily Beast that he beat her so badly that she “could barely keep my eyes open” and “forced me to have sex with him.” He was arrested twice in the Dominican Republic between October 2023 and January 2024, first for assaulting music producers and then for domestic violence.
Further reading
Tekashi 6ix9ine: A Timeline of Horrible Behavior (Rolling Stone)
Rapper Tekashi69 granted early release from prison due to coronavirus concerns (ABC News)