6ix9ine Back in Prison, Taunts Maduro: “We’ll Play and Eat Together
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine,whose real name is Daniel Hernández,is again facing controversy online after ironically referencing his upcoming return to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn,a well-known U.S. federal prison for high-profile inmates.
Through his Instagram account, the artist of Mexican descent confirmed he must serve a three-month prison sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release, stemming from previous legal proceedings.
Tekashi6ix9ine’s mockery of Maduro Sparks Outrage
Alongside the announcement, Tekashi posted a comment that quickly went viral and drew mixed reactions: “Now I’m about to meet the president of Venezuela,” adding “We’re gonna play and eat together.”
The statement was seen as a direct jab at Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, who is also being held at the MDC in Brooklyn.