6ix9ine Released From Jail After Three Months

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on April 3, 2026. The artist had been in custody for three months after violating the terms of his supervised release.

Upon his exit from the federal facility, 6ix9ine was filmed carrying several personal belongings, most notably a SpongeBob SquarePants plush toy. The rapper displayed the toy to cameras, revealing that it bore a signature from Nicolás Maduro.

Details of Incarceration and Release

The three-month stint in the Brooklyn-based detention center followed multiple probation violations. Following his release on April 3, 2026, 6ix9ine shared video footage of the event and was later reported to be attending a strip club.

The signature on the plush toy came from Nicolás Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela. According to reports, 6ix9ine and Maduro shared time at the same high-security facility. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center since January 3, 2026, after being removed from Venezuela by the U.S. Military.

Facility Context

The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn has recently housed several other high-profile detainees alongside 6ix9ine and the Maduro couple. These individuals include:

• Sean Diddy Combs
• Luigi Mangione
• Mexican drug traffickers Ismael El Mayo Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

The release marks the end of a brief return to custody for the controversial rapper, who has a history of legal challenges related to his supervised release and probation terms.