The rapper’s cooperation could gain him leniency at his sentencing.
US rap singer 6ix9ine, or Tekashi 69, performs during the Philipp Plein fashion showw as part of the Women’s Spring/Summer 2019 fashion week in Milan, on September 21,2018. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) Getty
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has pleaded guilty to nine charges relating to his recent arrest and will cooperate with federal prosecutors as they investigate New York’s Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, the New York Times reports.
In November, Tekashi—born Daniel Hernandez—and his Tr3yway associates were arrested on racketeering and firearms charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. The rapper and his affiliates participated in these activities “for the purpose of gaining entrance to and maintaining and increasing position in (gang) Nine,” according to court documents.
During last week’s hearing, Tekashi acknowledged his association with the Nine Trey Bloods, admitting to robbing people at gunpoint and participating in drug trafficking.
