Tekashi 6ix9ine is all over the internet for his colorful style as well his epic rapping skills and who can forget about his controversies? I mean, he doesn't seem to catch a break so, here are the 10 things you need to know about the "Gooba" rapper.

  • 1. 6ix9ine is just 24 years old and known by his colorful personality, legal issues, feuds with other celebrities and extensive tattoos. His first mix tape was known as "Day69" which released in 2018. (Photo by 6ix9ine Official Instagram)

  • 2. 6ix9ine's debut album "Dummy Boy" which came out in 2018 was certified as platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

  • 3. The "Keke" singer pled guilty for nine charges in 2018 and was sentenced to two year prison but in April 2020, he was granted early release following his fears of getting Covid-19 due to his serious asthma condition. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/FilmMagic)

  • 4. At the age of 18, 6ix9ine became a father to a baby girl, Saraiyah Hernandez with his ex girlfriend Sara Molina and then came his second daughter Briella Iris with a woman named Layla. (Photo by 6ix9ine Official Instagram)

  • 5. 6ix9ine on April 2018 via an Instagram story told everyone that he wanted to quit rapping. "Ima quit rapping this year. I accomplished everything i dreamed of in 5 months," (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)

  • 6. 6ix9ine has many tattoos in some interesting places on his body. He's permanently inked Billy The Puppet from the Saw movie on his cheek. However, he's got a rose tattoo on his forehead in an honor of the late XXXTentacion. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage)

  • 7. Many of 6ix9ine's fans might know that the rapper's real name is Daniel Hernandez however before becoming this superstar, he would work behind the camera and also at a deli. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

  • 8. 6ix9ine released an entire song from prison. The song is called "Gooba", released in May, 2020. It broke the record for the biggest 24 hour debut for a hip-hop video. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

  • 9. His latest track "Trollz" which released on June 12, 2020 has already crossed over 53 million views on YouTube. A day's old song features Nicki Minaj which marks their second collaboration together. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage)

  • 10. 6ix9ine is currently under house arrest but claims to be making other rappers 'mad' because they can't do what he can do even if they've got all the freedom. (Photo by MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Redferns)

By : Aatira Kakroo