Tekashi 6ix9ine Worries About Family's Safety As Court Date Approaches: Report

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His gang affiliations are reportedly a source of concern.

Time is nearing for Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, to take the stand in his kidnapping case. In June of 2018, Hernandez told the police that it was approximately 4:30 a.m. when he was stopped at an intersection in Brooklyn. Hernandez claimed he was in the passenger seat of a vehicle when he and his entourage were hit from behind and carjacked. The assailants allegedly forced Hernandez to call his home in an effort to contact someone to pay his ransom.

The rapper later checked himself into the hospital and investigators filed a report, but a man named Anthony "Harv" Ellison, a former member of the rapper's team, is calling foul. He's accused of carrying out the kidnapping, and Ellison's lawyer has plainly stated that it never happened. Next month, Hernandez will reportedly take the stand, and according to TMZ, the rapper fears for the safety of his family.

There have been allegations that Ellison is affiliated with the Nine Trey Bloods who Hernandez, per the outlet, believes are capable of harming his loved ones—specifically his mother and his brother. Hernandez is currently behind bars for the federal racketeering case and is reportedly cooperating with authorities, so if they ask him to testify, TMZ claims he's required to do so. 


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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