Tekashi 6ix9ine Given Three-Month Prison Term for Probation Violations

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison following multiple probation violations, a federal judge ruled Friday in New York. Prosecutors had urged the court to impose a custodial sentence, and the judge agreed, stating that the violations required prison time, though opting for the minimum duration.

The court noted the rapper’s history of legal issues, with the judge describing him as a “dumpster fire” while delivering the ruling. Tekashi, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is scheduled to report on January 6, 2026.

Speaking to TMZ after the decision, Tekashi said he considered the outcome fair and believed the judge had fully reviewed the evidence presented by his legal team. He added that he expects to be placed in a secure or protective housing unit due to safety concerns tied to his reputation as a cooperating witness in a federal gang case.

Tekashi, who has previously testified against members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, said he has never been attacked in custody and does not anticipate issues during this upcoming term. He also stated he plans to use his time in confinement to focus on weight loss.

The rapper claimed he currently weighs about 190 pounds and intends to reduce to around 120 pounds while incarcerated, saying he plans to follow a restrictive diet.

Friday’s sentencing stems from earlier admissions of possessing cocaine and ecstasy, as well as a guilty plea related to an altercation in which he assaulted a man who called him a “snitch.” Federal agents also recovered drugs during a search of his property earlier this year.

Tekashi has been on probation since his 2020 release in his widely publicized racketeering case. The judge who granted him conditional release during the COVID-19 pandemic expressed disappointment that he had not demonstrated improved decision-making.

With his upcoming 90-day term, Tekashi is expected to complete the sentence and return to supervised release once discharged.