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Tekashi 6ix9ine links up with Nicki Minaj for “Trollz”
6 years ago
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.
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After returning from prison, Hernandez intended to donate $200,000 from his earnings to No Kid Hungry, a charity focused on ending childhood hunger. The donation was declined by the organization, citing a conflict with their mission and values.
Daniel Hernandez, born on May 8, 1996, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, to a Mexican mother and a Puerto Rican father, navigated a challenging youth marked by family struggles and early exposure to a difficult environment. Raised in a church alongside his older brother, Oscar Hernandez, he attended Public School 59, Juan Morel Campos Secondary School, and Legacy High School. He left high school around the tenth grade, after which he worked various jobs, including as a busboy. His stepfather’s murder in 2010 profoundly affected him, leading to behavioral issues and expulsion from school. Hernandez’s biological father, absent for much of his early life due to heroin addiction and incarceration, briefly reconnected with him later.
Hernandez began his music career in 2012 after a chance encounter with Peter “Righteous P” Rodgers, CEO of Hikari-Ultra, who encouraged him to pursue rapping. He started releasing music in 2014, including tracks like “69,” “Pimpin’,” “Who The Fuck is You,” and “4769.” These early works, characterized by an aggressive style and anime-inspired visuals, were released through labels such as FCK THEM. Adopting the stage name “Tekashi69″—referencing Japanese anime and the yin-yang symbol through “69”—he built a unique image with rainbow-colored hair, tattoos, and plated grills, becoming an internet meme. His association with rapper ZillaKami, brother of Righteous P, contributed to his burgeoning presence.
His commercial breakthrough came in 2017 with the guest performance on Trippie Redd’s “Poles 1469” and the release of his debut single, “Gummo.” “Gummo” became a sleeper hit, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually achieving platinum certification by the RIAA. This success led to the release of his debut mixtape, “Day69” (2018), which featured several Hot 100 entries, including “Kooda,” “Keke” (with Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie), and “Gotti.” His debut album, “Dummy Boy” (2018), despite mixed critical reception, reached number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum, with the single “Fefe” (featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz) reaching number three on the Hot 100.
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