Tekashi 6Ix9Ine

Daniel Hernandez, known professionally as 6ix9ine, emerged from Brooklyn, New York City, to become a prominent rapper and songwriter known for his aggressive musical style, distinctive appearance, and contentious public persona. After achieving a commercial breakthrough in 2017 with a guest performance on Trippie Redd’s ‘Poles 1469’ and the release of his debut single, ‘Gummo,’ Tekashi 6ix9ine quickly established himself as a prominent rapper and songwriter known for his aggressive musical style. ‘Gummo’ became a sleeper hit, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning platinum certification by the RIAA. This momentum led to the release of his debut mixtape, ‘Day69,’ in 2018, which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and featured several Hot 100 entries including ‘Kooda,’ ‘Keke’ (with Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie), and ‘Gotti.’ Building on this initial success, Tekashi 6ix9ine released his debut studio album, ‘Dummy Boy,’ in 2018.

This was followed by the release of his second studio album, ‘TattleTales,’ in 2020, which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200. Diversifying his portfolio, Tekashi 6ix9ine took on the role of goalkeeper for the Russian media football team GOATS in 2022. In 2023, he released his third album, ‘Leyenda Viva,’ marking a significant artistic shift as his first foray into the reggaeton genre. He continues to engage audiences with his distinctive presence and evolving musical projects.