6ix9ine

6ix9ine
Hernandez in 2018
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Hernandez
Also known as
  • Tekashi69[1]
  • Tekashi 6ix9ine[2]
  • Wallah Dan[3]
Born (1996-05-08) May 8, 1996
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Works6ix9ine discography
Years active
  • 2012–2018
  • 2020–present
Labels
  • Giné[4]
  • Create
  • 10K Projects
  • Virgin
  • Scumgang
  • Tr3yway
Children2[5]
Signature

Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), known professionally as 6ix9ine (pronounced "six nine"), Tekashi69, or Tekashi 6ix9ine is an American rapper.[6] His music has been marked by an aggressive style of rapping, while his controversial public persona is characterized by his distinctive rainbow-colored hair, tattoos, legal issues, social media "trolling",[7] and publicized celebrity feuds.[8]

Hernandez first became known for his guest performance on Trippie Redd's 2017 single "Poles 1469", followed by the release of his debut single, "Gummo" that same year, which was a sleeper hit, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The latter preceded his debut mixtape Day69 (2018), which was further supported by the singles "Kooda", "Keke" (with Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie), and "Gotti", all of which entered the Hot 100. "Fefe" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz), the second single from his debut album Dummy Boy (2018), peaked at number three on the chart. Despite negative critical reception, Dummy Boy peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[9]

In 2015, Hernandez pleaded guilty to a felony count of use of a child in a sexual performance and was sentenced to a four-year probation period and a 1,000-hour community service order. In 2018, Hernandez, his manager Kifano "Shotti" Jordan, and 10 other members of the Nine Trey Gangsters faction of the United Blood Nation street gang were arrested and charged with racketeering and various felony crimes.[10] Hernandez received a 2-year prison sentence in December 2019 after turning state's evidence against the gang and its members. In April 2020, he was put on house arrest for the remainder of his sentence and was released that August.[11][12]

Hernandez briefly maintained commercial success following his release, with his 2020 singles "Gooba" and "Trollz" (with Nicki Minaj) peaking at number three and one on the Hot 100, respectively. His second album, TattleTales (2020), debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and his third album Leyenda Viva (2023)—his first reggaeton album—failed to make any worldwide chart impact. Due to his role as an informant in the Nine Trey Gangsters trial, several hip-hop figures and outlets condemned or ostracized Hernandez,[13][14] who argued Hernandez associated with, provided financial compensation to, and committed crimes with gang members solely to gain street credibility and further his rap career,[15][16][17] leading to a decimation of his public image.[18]

  1. ^ "Tekashi69 Has Plan to Get Out of Jail Before September Racketeering Trial". TMZ. Archived from the original on April 8, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Tekashi 6ix9ine Pleads Guilty to Nine Criminal Counts, Details Emerge". Hypebeast. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "10 More New Rappers You Should Know". Hypebeast. August 8, 2017. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  4. ^ "GINÉ by 6ix9ine on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "Court Hearing Reveals 6ix9ine Has a Second Child (UPDATE)". Complex. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  6. ^ "Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued for 2015 Sexual Assault of a Minor". Pitchfork. October 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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  9. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. ^ Monroe, Jazz (November 19, 2018). "Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested on Federal Crime Charges, Faces Potential Life Sentence". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine released from jail early amid coronavirus health concerns". NBC News. April 2, 2020. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  12. ^ France, Lisa Respers (August 3, 2020). "Tekashi 6ix9ine releases new song and video after being freed". CNN. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Meek Mill's Beef With 6ix9ine, Explained". Complex. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  14. ^ "50 Cent Says He Will NOT Work With Tekashi 69, Rapper Responds By Taking Shot At His Family". The Blast. April 30, 2020. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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  16. ^ Moynihan, Colin (September 30, 2019). "Tekashi69 Joined a Gang for His Career. It Nearly Got Him Killed". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Coscarelli, Joe (September 20, 2019). "6ix9ine's Testimony: The Rapper's Rise, Beefs and Crash, in His Own Words (Published 2019)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  18. ^ Watkins, Ali (September 22, 2019). "After Testifying Against the Bloods, Can Tekashi 69 Disappear?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
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