Who exactly is Tekashi 6ix9ine? The rapper who was hospitalised following an attack at a Florida gym

6ix9ine (also known as Tekashi 6ix9ine), an American rapper born Daniel Hernandez, was hospitalised after being assaulted in the bathroom of a gym in South Florida. Lance Lazzaro, his attorney, told ‘Variety’ that the 26-year-old musician suffered facial injuries and bruises. Lazzaro went on to say that 6ix9ine tried to fight back but was beaten up by three or four men in the sauna at the LA Fitness gym and outside. When employees became aware of the commotion following the altercation, the attackers fled.

According to Lazzaro, local authorities in South Florida were notified of the incident and transported Hernandez to a nearby hospital via ambulance. At this time, the rapper’s current medical condition is unknown. The lawyer also stated that his client suffered cuts and bruises on his face as a result of the attack.

Everything about Tekashi 6ix9ine
6ix9ine is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He was born in New York City on May 8, 1996. 6ix9ine rose to prominence in 2017 with his debut single “Gummo,” which gained traction on SoundCloud and later peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. He is well-known for his unique appearance, which includes rainbow-colored hair and numerous facial tattoos. Throughout his career, 6ix9ine has been involved in a number of controversies, including legal issues related to his involvement with criminal activities and his testimony against former members of his gang, the Nine Trey Gangsters.

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s rap career began in 2014, but he did not achieve widespread recognition until 2017, when he released his debut single, “Gummo.” 6ix9ine quickly established himself as a divisive figure in the hip-hop industry due to his vibrant appearance and aggressive rapping style. He went on to release several successful singles, including “FEFE,” which featured Nicki Minaj and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Due to his connections with the Nine Trey Bloods gang, Hernandez was apprehended and convicted of nine charges related to racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offences in 2019. He was sentenced to two years in federal prison, which he will serve until April 2020. Hernandez received a reduced prison sentence as a result of his cooperation with federal authorities in incriminating his associates. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the rapper was granted early release, and the presiding judge praised him as a “model prisoner.”

Hernandez was reportedly expelled from a Miami baseball stadium on Friday for causing a disturbance while intoxicated, according to multiple media outlets.