Tekashi 6ix9ine Sentenced to 3 Months for Probation Violation

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, was sentenced to three additional months in prison for violating supervised release terms after assaulting a man and possessing drugs. During a federal court hearing, Judge Paul Engelmayer expressed frustration with Hernandez’s continued legal troubles, emphasizing the need for a message to be sent. Hernandez, who gained fame with his 2017 song “Gummo,” previously cooperated with authorities in a gang case, which has led to threats against him and his family. His latest violations included drug possession found during a police raid and a physical altercation at a Florida mall.

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