Tekashi 6ix9ine born Daniel Hernandez is an American rapper from New York City.
His music has been marked by an aggressive style of rapping, while his controversial public persona is characterized by his distinctive rainbow-colored hair, extensive tattoos, legal issues, and publicized celebrity feuds.
6ix9ine became widely known in 2017 after his feature on Trippie Redd’s “Poles 1469” and the release of his debut solo single, “Gummo”, which was a sleeper hit.
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Why is Tekashi 6ix9ine dead trending?
Suggestions of his death began to pop up online after it was reported that Tekashi had been attacked at a gym.
He was apparently in a steam room at LA Fitness in Palm Beach County, Florida, when he was assaulted.
Videos of the alleged attack were shared widely on social media.
The shocking footage shows three men standing next to Tekashi’s prone body in a bathroom after pulling him to the floor by his hair.
Rafael Medina Jr, Octavious Media and Anthony Maldonado were arrested in connection with the alleged assault and robbery.
Tekashi reportedly did not have any security with him in the gym. His lawyer said that he had tried to fight back but was overpowered by the trio.
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What have Tekashi’s fans said?
Tekashi 69’s fans have reacted furiously to news of the attack.
Many took to the comments on TikTok and Twitter to sound off about it.
One warned: “The people who jumped 6ix9ine will get their own karma.”
Another wrote: “They couldn’t fight him one on one. Who’s the real man now?”
Meanwhile, a third added: “Those punks ain’t nothing.”
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When did 6ix9ine 69 death hoax start?
The death hoax started in the wake of the attack, which allegedly took place on March 21, 2023.
The videos of the beating went viral in the week after that.
The trio of suspects were then arrested on March 31, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Just over a week after the attack, Tekashi released his latest work, titled Bori.
The song is a collaboration with Cuban singer Lenier and the video was shot in the island nation.
It features shots of his injuries, including a bloodshot right eye, and a clip of him seemingly getting an MRI scan at the hospital.
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