Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Arrested; Facing Racketeering & Firearms Charges

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Wow.

According to DJ Akademiks, Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested.

There are no current details on the reported arrest, and this post will be updated as soon as more information is available. 

BREAKING: 6ix9ine arrested and taken in custody by Federal Authorities on unknown charges. At least two of his affliates have also been taken in custody as well. More info soon.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 19, 2018

I wish I was hacked… I’m not . Video soon.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 19, 2018

I’m hearing RICO and Racketeering charged … don’t quote me on that. Won’t be able to tell exactly what he is being charged for until indictments are unsealed or until feds start confirming what’s up. More info to come the morning.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 19, 2018

According to TMZ, he was arrested Sunday night by ATF agents along with his ex-manager Shottie and Faheem Walter. 

They are currently being charged with racketeering and firearms charges.

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#breakingnews A spokesperson for the US Attorney SDNY tells me @6ix9ine aka Daniel Hernandez is in federal custody & facing possible firearms & trafficking charges after a joint ATF, @nypd & HSI investigation. Also in custody: Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, Jensel “Ish” Butler, & Saheem “Crippy” Walter according to federal prosecutors. They are currently in federal custody and expected to go before a judge this afternoon. 6ix9ine is currently on probation in NY state on a child sex act case. More details as they become available. #hot97 @hot97 #fox5ny @fox5ny

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Ebro in the Morning discussed the latest news this morning.