Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine to be Released From Prison 4 Months Early Due to Coronavirus Concerns

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In October 2019, TMZ reported that Tekashi 6ix9ine scored a record deal worth more than $10 million while he was still behind bars after pleading guilty to nine racketeering charges and testifying for the government against his former gang associates last year.

His lawyers cite pre-existing health conditions as grounds for release

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was ordered immediately freed from a Manhattan federal prison four months early on Thursday by a judge who cited his asthma and the greater danger he would face behind bars during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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NEW YORK -- Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was ordered immediately freed from a Manhattan federal lockup four months early Thursday by a judge who cited his asthma and the greater danger he would face behind bars during the coronavirus outbreak.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is a free man due to the coronavirus pandemic that spurred a federal judge in Manhattan to release him early from prison because of his asthma, which makes the rapper-turned-informant more vulnerable to the novel virus.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is home and currently under house arrest after being released from prison early due to the current health crisis facing the globe.

Rapper Tekashi 6Ix9Ine is out of prison after a New York judge granted his request to serve the remainder of his sentence under home confinement due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tekashi 6ix9ine was released from prison several months early and placed under house arrest due to concerns over his health amid the coronavirus pandemic, E! News has confirmed. In December, the 23-year-old rapper and singer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was sentenced to two years behind bars, with credit for the 13 months he had already served, after pleading guilty in his federal drugs and weapons criminal case.

6ix9ine has been released from prison. Judge Paul Engelmayer ordered his release today, four months before the end of his two-year sentence. The rapper, born Daniel Hernandez, suffers from asthma, which, his lawyer argued, puts him at greater risk from serious health concerns related to the novel coronavirus. Hernandez will serve out the remainder of his sentence at home.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been granted release from prison earlier than expected, as court documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The New York rapper, who was serving time after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, multiple firearms offenses, and narcotics trafficking, will serve the four-month remainder of his term from home confinement under government surveillance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 23-year-old rapper has asthma, putting him at higher risk of death if he contracts the virus.

Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was released from a New York prison on Thursday, April 2 his lawyers confirm to HollywoodLife. The 23-year-old rapper was granted early release due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tekashi, who suffers from asthma, was deemed a heightened risk for contracting COVID-19. His initial release date was scheduled for July 31.