Troubled rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine, will be sentenced on December 18th 2019, rather than January 24th 2020 as originally planned. The change comes following a request from the rapper’s lawyers for a sooner court date.
6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, is indicted on a range of charges. These include racketeering, weapon possession, drug distribution and conspiracy to commit murder. He was arrested on November 18th, 2018.
6ix9ine’s former manager, Shotti, is also facing charges, as are other alleged associates of criminal group, Nine Trey Gangsters.
An extensive criminal record
It is alleged that Nine Trey Gangsters, a set of the notorious “Bloods” street gang, trafficked narcotics and engaged in armed robberies and other violent crime. It is believed that 6ix9ine took part in various crimes, including attempted murder, to prove his worth to the gang.
Tekashi 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to the charges earlier this year and is collaborating with police and government officials. In January, the rapper apologised to “anyone who was hurt, to my family, friends and fans for what I have done and who I have let down.”
6ix9ine originally faced a minimum prison term of 47 years, but this could be downgraded if his cooperation is successful. In fact, the rapper himself believes that he will be released from police custody by 2020.
Given how damning his testimony against Nine Trey Gangsters would have to be, a 2020 release date raises concerns for the rapper’s safety. In the past two weeks alone, 6ix9ine’s testimony has led to the conviction of two men on racketeering charges.
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It has been a tumultuous 12 months for the controversial rapper, whose fate still appears uncertain. His debut album, Dummy Boy, was leaked while the rapper was in custody last year. It debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Charts. Fears for the rapper’s safety may restrict his ability to release new material if he were released in 2020.
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