6ix9ine is an American rapper. His music has been marked by an aggressive style of rapping, while his controversial public persona is characterized by his distinctive rainbow-colored hair, extensive tattoos, legal issues, and publicized celebrity feuds. In 2017, he became widely known after his feature on Trippie Redd’s “Poles 1469” and the release of his debut solo single, “Gummo”, which was a sleeper hit. “Fefe” (with Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz), the second single from his debut album Dummy Boy, peaked at number three on the Hot 100. Daniel second album, TattleTales, debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200.
6ix9ine Biography/Wiki
Birth Name
Daniel Hernandez
Nickname
6IX9INE, Teka$hi69, Tekashi69, Rainbow Rapper, Teka$hi 6ix9ine, Tekashi
Profession
Singer, Rapper
Genre
Hip Hop, Punk, Rock and Roll, Heavy metal, Dark Metal
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Scumgang, Universal Music Group, Caroline Distribution, FCK THEM, Elliot Grainge Entertainment
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
6ix9ine was born on the 8th of May 1996, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, United States.
Age
He’s currently 29 years old.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ethnicity
Latino
He is of Mexican descent on his mother’s side and Puerto Rican descent on his father’s side.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Education
Daniel elementary school was Public School 59. His middle school was Juan Morel Campos Secondary School. His high school was Legacy High School. He left high school around the tenth grade.
Family Details
- Father – Daniel Hernandez Sr. (Baseball and Soccer Player)
- Mother – Natividad Perez-Hernandez (Factory worker and House cleaner)
- Siblings – Oscar Osiris (Older Brother)
Marital Status
Committed
Girlfriend / Spouse
6ix9ine has dated –
- Leezah (2017-2018) – In 2017, Hernandez started dating the beautiful bottle service girl who has worked at the NY’s Starlet’s Gentleman’s club. The couple also went on a vacation to Leezah’s hometown in the Dominican Republic. Daniel has loved Leezah and his daughter to the core and said he did not want money but only his family to be happy. However, they later separated.
- Jade (2018-2020) – In November 2018, Daniel and Instagram star Jade aka OhSoYouJade started dating each other. She has also appeared in 6ix9ine’s song GOOBA as a backing dancer. She later got his face tattooed on her chest. In August 2020, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together.
- Yailin La Más Viral (2023-2024) – In 2023, Hernandez began a relationship with Dominican rapper and singer Yailin La Más Viral (Jorgina Guillermo Díaz). By September 2024, Yailin was reported to be Hernandez’s ex-girlfriend.
N.P- 6ix9ine has a daughter and the child’s mother’s identity has been kept under wraps.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.70 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 68 kg
- In Pounds – 150 lbs
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
He prefers dyeing those in rainbow shade
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
6ix9ine became known as Tekashi69 whose 2017 songs Exodia, Go Crazy, Oweee and Zeta Zero 0.5 helped establish him as a rap artist. In 2017, his song Gummo would go Platinum The album reached the Top 20 of Genius Top Songs Chart. In 2018, he collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the hit song, FEFE.
Singing Debut
In August 2014, Tekashi released his first song Day69.The album peaked at #4 on Billboard 200 charts and at #5 on Canadian Albums Chart. After his release from prison in May 2020, he broke the YouTube record for the biggest 24-hour debut in rap.
Brand Endorsements
6ix9ine has endorsed the following brands, The artist signed a $4.9 million contract with Tunes headphone. A part of the profits that the company earns would go towards helping the underprivileged kids. He got his own personal line of headphones in red color. He sells his own merch @6ix9ineshop.com, the collection of which includes hoodies, t-shirts, and autographed Vinyl and digital albums.
6ix9ine Net worth
6ix9ine has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About 6ix9ine
- 6ix9ine was born and raised in New York City, United States. His father Daniel used to play baseball and soccer during his school days. His mother was from mexico and came to United States for job oppurtinies.
- Hernandez did not know his father until he was 9 years old and had only a brief relationship with him. Hernandez’s mother told him he was dead, according to Hernandez’s father.
- He started his music career by collaborating with Bodega Bamz. He made name by uploading his songs on the platforms such as SoundCloud and YouTube.
- Hernandez found his first fanbase in Slovakia and many of his first songs were released under the Slovakian label FCK THEM.
- Famous Dex was featured on his single Zeta Zero 0.5. He took the pseudonym Tekashi from a tattoo artist he used to frequent in his neighborhood growing up.
- He belongs to a place where there are two gangs called ‘Bloods’ and ‘Crips’. Both the gangs are territorial in nature and the artist takes an interesting stand where he says both groups are his homies.
- On October 8, 2017, his breakout single Gummo was released. it made to number 12 on the Billboard Top 100 and brought him immense name and fame. This track produced by Pi´erre Bourne, has recorded over 100 million views on YouTube.
- In 2018, 6ix9ine was involved in at least five shooting incidents.
- In 2018, Hernandez was involved in a feud with fellow New York rapper Casanova, which led to a shooting incident between both of their entourages at the Barclays Center.
- On February 21, 2018, Hernandez and his crew were involved in a, per TMZ, “massive brawl” at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- On July 12, 2018, he was arrested in New York for an outstanding warrant related to an incident where he allegedly choked a 16-year-old in The Galleria shopping mall in Houston in January 2018.
- On August 5, 2018, a shooting occurred on the set of a music video Hernandez was filming with rapper 50 Cent.
- His style of rapping is described as full-throated and aggressive. Earlier he was signed with EG Entertainment, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
- In April 2020, Hernandez had to request permission from a judge to film a video in his backyard while in home confinement and was granted permission.
- On October 1, 2020, he was reportedly hospitalized after having an overdose from mixing two Hydroxycut diet pills with a McDonald’s McCafé coffee, though his lawyer denies this claim.
- On February 19, 2021, he returned with the track, “Zaza”, notably throwing jabs at Lil Durk and Meek Mill, whom he has feuded with.
- On April 15, 2022, he released the song “Giné”, throwing jabs at Lil Durk again, as well as King Von.
- In September 2022, Hernandez became the goalkeeper of the Russian media football team GOATS.
- In March 2023, 6ix9ine was hospitalized after he was allegedly attacked inside a gym in South Florida. It was reported that he was inside the sauna when a group of men attacked him.
- On October 15, 2023, Hernandez was arrested in Sánchez, Dominican Republic on suspicion of assaulting two music producers.
- On January 17, 2024, he was arrested by Dominican authorities on charges of domestic violence. He was held in a jail in Santo Domingo and a hearing was set for January 18 to decide if he would be freed on bond or remain arrested.
- In September 2024, Hernandez’s ex-girlfriend, Dominican rapper Yailin La Más Viral, sued Hernandez, alleging “a history of physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.” In response, Hernandez posted on Instagram, “it is better to go against the devil than to go against me.”
