Who is 6ix9ine? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Daniel Hernandez, Tekashi69

Age: 28 Years, 28 Year Old Males

Born Country: United States

Rappers Hip Hop Singers

Ancestry: Puerto Rican American, Mexican American

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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What is 6ix9ine's real name?

6ix9ine's real name is Daniel Hernandez.
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How did 6ix9ine get his stage name?

The name "6ix9ine" is a combination of "69" and the year 1996, which has personal significance to him.
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What are some of 6ix9ine's popular songs?

Some of 6ix9ine's popular songs include "Gummo," "FEFE," "Tati," and "Billy."
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How did 6ix9ine rise to fame in the music industry?

6ix9ine gained attention through his aggressive rap style and controversial persona on social media, which helped him go viral and gain a following.
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What legal troubles has 6ix9ine faced?

6ix9ine has faced legal issues including racketeering, firearms offenses, and involvement in gang activity, which led to his cooperation with authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence.

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Childhood & Early Life

Harnandez was born on May 8, 1996, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, US. His mother is a Mexican while his father, who was murdered in 2009, was a Puerto Rican. When Harnandez was in the 8th grade, He was expelled from the school. After his father’s death, he had to work and earn to help his mother financially. He worked as a bus-boy, then at a bodega and he also dealt in weed (drugs) peddling.

He grew up listening to heavy metal music. At the start of his career he was inspired by rapper RondoNumbaNine.

He was arrested for selling heroine in front of a store and for beating up the store owner. He served jail-sentence, but escaped a long prison-term as he was a minor.

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Career

Harnandez started his music career by collaborating with Bodega Bamz. He made name by uploading his songs on the platforms such as SoundCloud and YouTube. As he didn’t have an official account on these websites, he had to release his tracks through a Slovakian label.

His early numbers, ‘Yokai,’ ‘Hellsing Station,’ ‘Gummo,’ among others, created a fan-following which grew with his new tracks. His other songs in 2017 such as, ‘Exodia,’ ‘Go Crazy,’ ‘Owee,’ and ‘Zeta Zero 0.5’ established him as a rap artist. At the beginning of his career, he was known to create well thought-out music videos on a low budget, incorporating incredible outfits, anime, pyro-techniques, explosive visual effects, and Grand Theft Auto themes. This resulted in achieving a quick and great success. During the spring of 2017, he went on his debut Europe tour.

His breakout single ‘Gummo’ was released on October 8, 2017; it made to number 12 on the ‘Billboard Top 100’ and brought him immense name and fame. This track produced by Pi´erre Bourne, has recorded over 100 million views on YouTube.

The success of ‘Gummo’ was followed up with two more songs ‘Kooda’ and ‘Keke,’ which also made to the ‘Billboard Top 100.’ ‘Kooda’ was released on December 3, 2017 and it marked over 143 million views on YouTube. He released ‘Keke’ on January 14, 2018, in which he collaborated with ‘Fetty Wap’ and ‘A Boogie Wit da Hoodie.’

Hernandez brought out his debut mixtape ‘Day69’ in February 2018 and it entered at number 4 on ‘Billboard 200 album chart.’ This includes his hit singles ‘Gummo,’ ‘Keke,’ and features other artists such as ‘Tory Lanez,’ ‘Young Thug,’ ‘Offset,’ ‘Fetty Wap’ among others. The official music video for his next single, ‘Gotti’ was released in April 2018. He featured on Trippie Redd’s track ‘Poles1469.’

His style of rapping is described as full-throated and aggressive. Earlier he was signed with ‘EG Entertainment,’ a subsidiary of ‘Universal Music Group.’ This label was managed by ‘Universal Music Group’s’ chairman Lucian Grainge’s son Elliot Grainge. Later Hernandez switched to ‘Interscope Records.’

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Personal Life

Hernandez has the number ‘69’ tattooed over 200 times on his body. The name of his gang is ’69.’ According to him, ‘69’ represents his lifestyle. His explanation of ’69,’ in his words – ‘Because you are right, doesn’t mean I’m wrong. It is a question of perspective. Turn number 6 upside down and it is 9, but remains same in a different perspective. So open up your heart and mind.’ He is a supporter of the ‘SCUM gang,’ where SCUM stands for ‘Society Can’t Understand Me.’ His philosophy of life is, to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. During earlier days he participated in the ‘New York Walk for AIDs.’

He has some disturbing criminal charges against his name. In 2017, he pled guilty to one felony counts of ‘Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance’ (he has three felony charges against him). In early 2015, he had uploaded three videos on his social media page, wherein he and another male were seen with a minor girl of 13-14 years of age. Later in 2017, he spoke about the case in an interview with ‘DJ Akademics’ and stated that he was 17 (a minor) when the incident happened and admitted that he had uploaded the videos on his Instagram account, which then was banned. Later, his claim of being 17 (at the time of incident) was proved wrong. After he pled guilty, he was ordered to complete his GED. If he failed to obtain GED, he was at the risk of facing jail sentence.

Harnandez has been involved in a few controversies with other artists, one of these being, Trippie Redd, with whom he collaborated once. Accusations were made against Harnandez that his associates assaulted Trippie Redd in a New York hotel.

He hasn’t been in any serious relationship, but has a daughter from one of his relationships. The names of his daughter or her mother are not known. Harnandez is known to give donations to the schools in his native Brooklyn.

Facts About 6ix9ine

6ix9ine has a collection of colorful hair extensions that he changes frequently, reflecting his vibrant personality.

Despite his controversial image, 6ix9ine has a soft spot for animals and often posts pictures with his pet dog on social media.

6ix9ine is known for his unique style of tattoos, featuring intricate designs and patterns that hold personal meaning to him.

In addition to his music career, 6ix9ine has shown interest in acting and has expressed a desire to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry.

6ix9ine has a strong work ethic and has spoken about the importance of dedication and perseverance in achieving success in the music industry.

6ix9ine Biography

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What is 6ix9ine's real name?

How did 6ix9ine get his stage name?

What are some of 6ix9ine's popular songs?

How did 6ix9ine rise to fame in the music industry?

What legal troubles has 6ix9ine faced?