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6ix9ine Sentenced to Two Years In Prison
Rapper Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised release on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Born Daniel Hernandez, the Brooklyn native was given credit 13 months for time served. Hernandez is expected to be released from prison mid-2020. When released, he will serve 300 hours of community service and pay a $35,000 fine.
“You are in custody for 13 months. I agree you deserve a great deal of credit for cooperation,” said Judge Paul Engelmayer during Hernandez’ sentencing, according to Inner City Press’ reporting from the courtroom. “However, I cannot agree with your counsel that time served it appropriate. In my judgment, your conduct is too violent and selfish to make 13 months reasonable. You will not be going free today.”
Last week, 6ix9ine wrote a letter to Judge Engelmayer requesting leniency on his sentencing after one of nine charges were dropped by the federal government, resulting in the 47-year sentence being reduced to 37. The government also sent a letter to the judge to reduce Hernandez’s sentence below the minimum.
“I now know that I am remorseful for what happened because I was blessed with the gift of an opportunity that most people dream of but I squandered it by getting involved with the wrong people and misrepresenting myself when I should have been true to myself and my fans,” said Tekashi in a letter obtained by TMZ.
Read his closing testimony below:
Wednesday’s sentencing comes after 6ix9ine’s arrest last November on federal drug racketeering charges. Though he made the decision to flip the following day, Hernandez was faced with a minimum of 47 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts in January. His cooperation with the federal government resulted in the conviction of his former Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang affiliates, Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack.
6ix9ine reportedly turned down witness protection in order to continue performing. The rapper allegedly signed a deal with former label, 10K Projects, for $10 million for two albums.
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Kid Cudi Cancels Insano World Tour After Breaking His Foot At Coachella
Kid Cudi‘s Insano World Tour is hitting pause after the “Day ‘n’ Nite” artist sustained a broken foot as a result of jumping off stage during his performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California on Sunday, April 21.
Hey guys, so I broke my foot today at the show. 🤦🏾♂️ just leavin the hospital. Never broken a bone before so this is all a bit crazy. I wanna thank u all for ur concerns and well wishes!! I love yall man. I heard yall still ragin when I was offstage. Made me smile big 🥹
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) April 22, 2024
On Wednesday (April 24), he took to social media to announce the tour’s cancellation, prioritizing his return to peak performance for future engagements. Despite the setback, he assures fans of forthcoming tour dates and expresses heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support.
“Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus,” he wrote. “Im headed to surgery now and there’s gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all. Theres just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought. Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you’ll get an email soon. We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can’t wait to get back out there with you guys and turn up how we do. I’m so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support.”
He ended with: “Im really disappointed as im sure you guys are too, but I will be back. Thats a promise. Im ok, just a lil soreness, but im in good spirits.”
Hahah for sure https://t.co/5vNpDvHCNW
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) April 22, 2024
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Megan Thee Stallion Faces New Lawsuit: Former Cameraman Alleges Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
Megan Thee Stallion is being sued by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Apr. 23, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The suit obtained by NBC News outlines Garcia’s claims, alleging that he had been trapped in a moving vehicle with the Houston rapper in Ibiza while she engaged in sexual activity with another woman. Following this incident, Garcia says he was cautioned not to discuss what he witnessed and was subsequently subjected to beratement, fat-shaming, and differential treatment by Megan.
“What I learned throughout the years is that, especially coming from an from an office environment, is you know, there’s no HR department in the entertainment business,” Garcia told NBC News in an interview. “So if you don’t know that you’re being done wrong, you don’t really know how to advocate for yourself until you start asking maybe you start asking your peers who have representation, they have agents, they have management, they have attorney. So I just really just want to encourage people to advocate for themselves.”
Garcia also stated in the lawsuit that the severity and frequency of the harassment created an intolerable work environment. Garcia began his role as Megan Thee Stallion’s personal cameraman in 2018, continuing until June 2023. Seeking compensation of over six figures, Garcia’s lawsuit requests unpaid wages, overtime pay, and other benefits as per California labor laws, along with statutory penalties and punitive damages.
Following the Ibiza incident, Garcia claims his payment structure shifted from a flat monthly rate to a task-based system requiring invoice submissions for each assignment. Subsequently, he was terminated in June 2023 by Roc Nation, with notification that his services were no longer needed.
“Megan just needs to pay our client what he’s due, own up to her behavior and quit this sort of sexual harassment and fat shaming conduct,” said Ron Zambrano, an attorney for Garcia, in a statement to NBC News. “Emilio should never have been put in a position of having to be in the vehicle with her while she had sex with another woman. ‘Inappropriate’ is putting it lightly. Exposing this behavior to employees is definitely illegal.”
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Chlöe Bailey Announces Sophomore Album ‘Trouble in Paradise’ at Coachella
Performing a medley of hits at Coachella weekend two, Chloe Bailey took a moment to announce her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise.
The news comes after the release of the album’s lead single, “Boy Bye,” which she released earlier this month.
“I’m so happy up here guys,” she began. “So, I have an album coming out soon. I can’t tell yoy guys the date just yet. But…I can tell you the title of the album is called ‘Trouble in Paradise.’ Because I am trouble in paradise.”
B and kelly coming to the show tonight made my WHOLE WEEK!!! i love you both so much. the reason why i do what i do… wow what an incredible way to end Chlöchella #troubleinparadise
— Chlöe (@ChloeBailey) April 20, 2024
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