Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, has returned to federal custody after surrendering to authorities in Brooklyn on Tuesday to begin serving a three-month jail sentence. Hernandez reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following a court order finding he violated the terms of his supervised release.
The sentence marks the latest development in Hernandez’s prolonged engagement with the federal criminal justice system. According to the court, Hernandez failed to comply with multiple conditions imposed after his 2020 release from prison. A federal judge determined that repeated violations warranted incarceration, concluding that prior leniency had not produced compliance.
The controversial rapper’s supervised release stemmed from his role in a high-profile racketeering case involving the Nine Trey Gangsters, a subset of the United Blood Nation. In 2018, federal prosecutors charged him with racketeering conspiracy and related offenses, alleging he provided financial support to gang members in exchange for protection and status. Hernandez later pleaded guilty and cooperated extensively with the government, including testifying against former associates.
That cooperation resulted in a substantially reduced sentence. In December 2019, he was sentenced to two years in federal prison. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities transferred him to home confinement in April 2020, followed by full release later that year under supervised conditions.
Tekashi 6ix9ine Turns Himself In To Brooklyn Jail To Serve 3-Month Sentence
The court overseeing the current matter emphasized that supervised release imposes mandatory obligations. In imposing the three-month term, the judge stated that Hernandez had disregarded repeated warnings and failed to meet compliance standards. The court characterized the sentence as a necessary response to continued noncompliance.
Hernandez is now being held at MDC Brooklyn, a federal detention facility that has faced persistent criticism over conditions of confinement. Federal judges and advocacy organizations have previously cited concerns involving safety, sanitation, medical care, and infrastructure. The facility has housed numerous high-profile defendants in recent years.
Since his release, Hernandez has remained publicly visible through social media activity and music releases. However, the court indicated that public notoriety carried no bearing on its analysis. The ruling focused solely on adherence to supervised release conditions.
The sentence highlights the judiciary’s stance that supervised release serves as a structured pathway toward reintegration, rather than a discretionary framework. The judge warned that further violations would invite more severe consequences.
Hernandez will remain in custody for three months before returning to supervision. His legal future remains uncertain, with the court signaling diminished tolerance for continued misconduct.
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