Why was Tekashi 6ix9ine sentenced to more prison time?

Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced for violating supervised release terms, specifically for assaulting a man and possessing drugs.

What were the specific violations by Tekashi 6ix9ine?

The violations included punching someone at a Florida mall and having cocaine and ecstasy found at his home.

What did the judge say about Tekashi 6ix9ine's behavior?

The judge expressed frustration, stating that Tekashi 6ix9ine's actions indicate a belief that ordinary rules do not apply to him.

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Back Behind Bars for Assault, Drugs

6 Dec

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Summary

Tekashi 6ix9ine received an additional three months in prison.
Violations included assaulting a man and possessing illegal drugs.
The judge expressed frustration with the rapper's repeated offenses.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Back Behind Bars for Assault, Drugs

Daniel Hernandez, known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, faces three more months incarcerated after violating the terms of his supervised release. The Brooklyn-born artist admitted to assaulting a man and possessing cocaine and ecstasy during a court hearing. Judge Paul Engelmayer expressed dismay at the rapper's ongoing legal troubles, noting a pattern of behavior.

Hernandez, who gained fame with his 2017 hit 'Gummo,' detailed threats and harassment he and his family endured due to his cooperation in a gang case. He shared incidents like a coffin being left at his home and armed assailants confronting his mother.

This sentence is linked to a March police raid where drugs were found at his Miami residence and an August incident where he punched a man at a mall. The rapper's legal team had sought home confinement as an alternative.