Brooklyn Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested On Federal Racketeering Charges

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine (real name Daniel Hernandez) was arrested Sunday and is facing federal racketeering and firearms charges, law enforcement sources told. The 22-year-old rapper's associates, ex-manager Kifano Jordan ("Shotti"), Jensel Butler ("Ish"), and Faheem Walter ("Crippy") were also taken into custody.

Last week, Tekashi fired his management team including Shotti and canceled his upcoming U.S. tour. During an interview with "The Breakfast Club," he revealed his two fears—God and the Feds. "Only two things I'm scared of in life, God first and the FBI," he said.

The "FEFE" hitmaker was recently given four years probation in his child sex case, but the judge warned him that he could be resentenced and face prison time if he didn't stay out of trouble.
He is scheduled to be arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday afternoon.
6ix9ine is gearing up to release his debut album Dummy Boy on Friday featuring appearances from Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Tory Lanez.