Daniel Hernandez, a.k.a. 6ix9ine or Tekashi 69, has made a name for himself as a popular rapper known for his skills in the “SoundCloud rap” genre. However, on March 21st, he was reportedly savagely beaten by a group of men in the locker room of an LA Fitness gym in Florida, as shown in a video that has since gone viral.
Hernandez’s music career took off in 2017 with his first single, “Gummo,” and he went on to partner with high-profile artists such as Fetty Wap, Murda Beatz, and Nicki Minaj for subsequent releases. Despite criticism from some music critics, his debut album went platinum and reached second on the Billboard 200 charts.
Tekashi’s ascent to fame was not without controversy, however. He has faced several legal issues, including charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child in 2015, and was arrested on racketeering and firearms charges in 2018. The rapper was allegedly affiliated with the Nine Trey gang, a faction of the Bloods, and faced a potential life sentence.
In February 2019, Tekashi pleaded guilty to nine charges and faced up to 47 years in prison. He later received a reduced sentence after testifying against other gang members in related investigations, drawing criticism from some fans and fellow artists who labeled him a “rat” or “snitch” for turning on his associates.
Tekashi69, Popular Rapper, Brutally Attacked by Multiple Men in Florida Gym Locker Room
On March 21, a disturbing video surfaced on Twitter, depicting the brutal beating of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine in the locker room of an LA Fitness gym in Florida. The video, uploaded by Only in Dade, shows two men attacking the rapper as he tries to fend them off. The graphic footage quickly spread on social media, leaving fans and onlookers horrified.
6ix9ine got jumped in LA Fitness bathroom, he was rushed to the hospital | #ONLYinDADE pic.twitter.com/PjxHAXD6Ft
— ONLY in DADE (@ONLYinDADE) March 22, 2023
The video showing the rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine being brutally beaten by two men in the locker room of an LA Fitness gym in Florida has gone viral. The footage shows Tekashi lying on the floor with his hands up in an attempt to protect himself from the attackers. One of the assailants delivers a vicious kick to his stomach while the other punches him in the head. The attackers can be heard yelling profanity and mocking Hernandez while taking pictures and recording the incident.
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Following the attack, Hernandez was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after the police and EMS arrived on the scene. According to his attorney, Hernandez did not have any security with him during the incident. The attorney specified that the rapper attempted to fight back but was outnumbered and overpowered by multiple attackers, sustaining injuries in the process.
It is still unclear what provoked the attack, as there are limited details available at this time. Hernandez’s attorney hopes to secure additional security for his client in the future. As of now, the extent of Tekashi’s injuries has not been made public.
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