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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine faces possible prison time after admitting to drug possession
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine admitted Wednesday that he violated the conditions of his supervised release from prison by possessing drugs, marking his latest run-in with the law since he completed a federal prison sentence on racketeering and conspiracy charges. The 29-year-old performer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, told a Manhattan federal judge that his home in Miami was raided on March 12 and that 'residual' cocaine and MDMA — the party drug known as Molly or ecstasy — were found in his bedroom cabinet. In exchange for the admission, prosecutors agreed to drop two other counts he faced stemming from the incident. The Brooklyn rapper, who shot to fame with the 2017 release of his song 'Gummo,' will be sentenced Sept. 25. He doesn't face any state charges related to the raid, but U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer warned him that the 'consequences will be severe' if he violates any of the conditions of his release before he is sentenced. Federal sentencing guidelines call for between three and nine months in prison for each count, but Hernandez could face up to five years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release, the judge added. The rapper, who was dressed in a black hoodie and who wasn't sporting his trademark colorful hairstyle, declined to comment as he left the courthouse. Hernandez pleaded guilty in 2018 to his involvement with a violent New York-based gang, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He was handed a lenient sentence of two years in prison in 2019 followed by five years of supervised release for his cooperation in the prosecution of other gang members. He was even released from federal prison several months early during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. But last November, Hernandez was found in violation of his probation for failing to show up for drug tests, traveling to Las Vegas from his Florida home without permission and lying to his probation officer. At the time, Engelmayer sentenced him to another 45 days in federal custody, saying the infractions showed a lack of respect for the law.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to drug possession, faces sentencing in September
The well-known rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose actual name is Daniel Hernandez and is of 29-years-old, has accused to be guilty to drug possession charges in violation of his supervised release. The plea was entered in a Manhattan federal court on July 23, 2025 which was a marking another legal setback for the artist following his earlier conviction on racketeering and conspiracy charges. Details of the raid and charges The charges started from a March 12 raid at Hernandez's Miami residence, where authorities reportedly found traces of cocaine and MDMA — the party drug known as Molly or ecstasy in a bedroom cabinet. Hernandez acknowledged the presence of the substances and accepted responsibility. In return for his guilty plea, the prosecutors agreed to drop two additional counts related to the incident. Sentencing and potential consequences U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer cautioned Hernandez that any further violations before sentencing could lead to severe consequences. While federal guidelines suggest a sentence ranging from three to nine months per count, the rapper could face up to five years in prison and lifetime supervised release depending on the court's final decision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Sentencing is scheduled for September 25, 2025. A pattern of violations This is not Hernandez's first breach of probation. In the month of November 2024, he was found guilty of failing drug tests, as he was traveling to Las Vegas without permission, and lying to his probation officer. Those infractions led to a 45-day federal custody sentence, with Judge Engelmayer criticizing Hernandez for showing disregard for the law. Background and prior convictions Tekashi 6ix9ine rose to fame in 2017 with his breakout single 'Gummo.' In 2018, he pleaded guilty to his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a violent New York-based gang. He received a reduced sentence of two years in prison followed by five years of supervised release after cooperating with federal prosecutors. He was released early during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tekashi 6ix9ine admits he stashed MDMA, cocaine in Florida mansion — but prosecutors say he's ‘turned a corner'
He took another rap. Jailbird rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine admitted Wednesday to violating the terms of his supervised release after a raid turned up MDMA and cocaine in his bedroom. But in exchange for the guilty plea, Manhattan federal prosecutors not only agreed to drop other drug and gun charges against the famously flamboyant musician, but also successfully asked for his sentencing be delayed so he could complete community service. Advertisement 'It seems the defendant has turned a corner,' Assistant US Attorney Jonathan Rebold told the judge about Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez. 'We believe that there's a value in allowing the defendant to head in the correct direction.' The 29-year-old face-tattooed and formerly rainbow-haired rapper appeared subdued, quiet and even depressed during the hearing. Advertisement 3 Tekashi6ix9ine admitted Wednesday he had cocaine and MDMA while under supervised release. Gregory P. Mango 3 The rapper's subdued appearance in Manhattan federal court contrasted with his wild past image. Rachman Hernandez, sporting a black hoodie and boxer braids in his undyed hair, told Judge Paul Engelmayer that he has been seeing a psychiatrist once a week for depression and PTSD. But he also copped to not taking his prescribed Zoloft, an antidepressant. Advertisement Engelmayer agreed to delay Hernandez's sentencing for the violation until Sept. 25, and warned that further lawbreaking shenanigans from the hiphop star over the next two months will carry severe consequences. 'The court would have the authority to impose a prison term of up to five years,' the judge said, noting the sentencing guidelines call for a less-harsh punishment. 'On each of these violations, the guidelines recommend a term of 3-9 months in prison.' 3 The troubled rapper's woes include an arrest in the Dominican Republic. Advertisement The supposed new leaf that Hernandez is turning could help put his troubled past behind him. Hernandez in 2019 infamously snitched against his former gang associates in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He pleaded guilty in the racketeering case and received a two-year prison sentence — but was let out in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic because of his asthma. The Bushwick, Brooklyn native didn't stay out of trouble, racking up a long trail of civil lawsuits, a brutal beating in a Florida gym bathroom, a domestic violence case in the Dominican Republic, among other woes. He was arrested in November 2024 after his probation officer complained that he had failed drug tests and was traveling without permission. Federal probation officers raided his home in March and found drugs stowed in his bathroom cabinet, leading to his latest court hearing. Hernandez, who has completed 260 hours of his mandated 300 hours of community service, pulled his hoodie over his head after the hearing. 'No comment,' the once-boisterous rapper said as he left court.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to a drug possession charge
NEW YORK — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug possession in violation of his supervised release, marking his latest run-in with the law since he completed a federal prison sentence on racketeering and conspiracy charges. Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to a drug possession charge The 29-year-old performer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, told a Manhattan federal judge that his home in Miami was raided on March 12 and that 'residual' cocaine and MDMA — the party drug known as Molly or ecstasy — were found in his bedroom cabinet. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to drop two other counts he faced stemming from the incident. The Brooklyn rapper, who shot to fame with the 2017 release of his song 'Gummo,' will be sentenced Sept. 25. He doesn't face any state charges related to the raid, but U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer warned him that the 'consequences will be severe' if he violates any of the conditions of his release before he is sentenced. Federal sentencing guidelines call for between three and nine months in prison for each count, but Hernandez could face up to five years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release, the judge added. The rapper, who was dressed in a black hoodie and who wasn't sporting his trademark colorful hairstyle, declined to comment as he left the courthouse. Hernandez pleaded guilty in 2018 to his involvement with a violent New York-based gang, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He was handed a lenient sentence of two years in prison in 2019 followed by five years of supervised release for his cooperation in the prosecution of other gang members. He was even released from federal prison several months early during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. But last November, Hernandez was found in violation of his probation for failing to show up for drug tests, traveling to Las Vegas from his Florida home without permission and lying to his probation officer. At the time, Engelmayer sentenced him to another 45 days in federal custody, saying the infractions showed a lack of respect for the law. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to a drug possession charge
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug possession in violation of his supervised release, marking his latest run-in with the law since he completed a federal prison sentence on racketeering and conspiracy charges. The 29-year-old performer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, told a Manhattan federal judge that his home in Miami was raided on March 12 and that 'residual' cocaine and MDMA — the party drug known as Molly or ecstasy — were found in his bedroom cabinet. The Brooklyn rapper, who shot to fame with the 2017 release of his song 'Gummo,' will be sentenced Sept. 25. He doesn't face any state charges related to the raid, but U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer warned him that the 'consequences will be severe' if he violates any of the conditions of his release before he is sentenced. Federal sentencing guidelines call for between three and nine months in prison for each count, but Hernandez could face up to five years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release, the judge added. The rapper, who was dressed in a black hoodie and who wasn't sporting his trademark colorful hairstyle, declined to comment as he left the courthouse. Hernandez pleaded guilty in 2018 to his involvement with a violent New York-based gang, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He was handed a lenient sentence of two years in prison in 2019 followed by five years of supervised release for his cooperation in the prosecution of other gang members. He was even released from federal prison several months early during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. But last November, Hernandez was found in violation of his probation for failing to show up for drug tests, traveling to Las Vegas from his Florida home without permission and lying to his probation officer. At the time, Engelmayer sentenced him to another 45 days in federal custody, saying the infractions showed a lack of respect for the law.
