Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested! 3 hours of detention following a traffic violation

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Caitlin | In Crime , Legal

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Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested on charges of ‘failing to appear’ on Wednesday, August 9, in Florida.
A judge issued a warrant for his arrest after Hernandez failed to appear in the court hearing scheduled.

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested in Florida

Tekashi 6ix9ine, birth name Daniel Hernandez, got entangled in another legal trouble. The rapper, 27, was arrested on charges of ‘failing to appear’ on Wednesday, August 9, in Florida.

He was taken to a Palm Beach County jail, however, was released from custody three hours later after paying a $2000 bond. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest after Hernandez failed to appear in the court hearing scheduled.

Tekashi 6ix9ine had been apprehended by the police in June for three traffic citations. In accordance with court records, he was driving at a speed of 135 mph in an area designated for 65 mph on the Florida Turnpike.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in Florida this month (Source: Rolling Stone)

In addition, he was driving an unregistered vehicle and had a suspended driver’s license. Further, no additional charges were filed.

The arrest came months after 6ix9ine was brutally beaten by a gang of men at a suburban Lake Worth Beach LA Fitness gym.

He had been hospitalized after having facial injuries and bruises from the assault.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: Legal Troubles

6ix9ine has consistently been in headlines for his infamous notorious, and contentious image, legal entanglements, and involvement in the criminal world.

March 5, 2015 – Tekashi 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to an explicit Instagram video of him taking part in sexual activity with an underage girl from a party he attended in February 2015.

May 10, 2018 – Charged with assault following a confrontation with a youngster in the Houston Galleria Mall at the beginning of 2018.

May 20, 2018 – Arrested in Brooklyn for driving his SUV with a suspended license and attempting to park near a fire hydrant.

July 22, 2018 – The rapper is allegedly robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint after shooting a music video in Brooklyn.

He claims that the robbers took him home and forced him to pay over $750,000 worth of goods as well as an additional $20,000 in cash.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has consistently been in headlines for his involvement in the criminal world (Source: New York Post)

Jan 23, 2019 – Hernandez agrees to a plea agreement with the federal government after initially pleading not guilty to a number of crimes involving narcotics trafficking, racketeering, and guns.

He was expected to spend at least 47 years in prison, however, has been cooperating with authorities on the matter.

Dec 18, 2019 – A federal judge in Manhattan sentenced him to 24 months in prison for his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He pleaded guilty to nine felony charges, including several gun-related felonies.

Also read “Born to be a Trouble!” Tekashi 6ix9ine Rushed to the Hospital after Being Beaten by a Group of Men in LA Fitness Sauna!

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