Tekashi 6ix9ine has released his first new song following his release from prison last month. It’s called “GOOBA.” That’s it below. The track includes references to COVID-19 (“Basic, been hot, way before coronavirus”) and 6ix9ine’s cooperation with federal prosecutors and testimony (“Tell me how I ratted, came home to a big bag”).
In December 2019, 6ix9ine was sentenced to 24 months in prison with five years of supervised release on federal racketeering and firearms charges. His release date was set for August 2, 2020, but, due the rapid spread of COVID-19, 6ix9ine received an early release in April. The rapper is serving remainder of his term from home confinement, under government surveillance.
6ix9ine was arrested on the federal charges back in November 2018, shortly after he avoided prison time for charges stemming from his 2015 arrest for the use of a child in a sexual performance. He initially pled not guilty to the federal charges before changing his plea and agreeing to cooperate with federal prosecutors. He testified for several days in September 2019, which contributed to convictions for alleged affiliates Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack.
Tekashi 6ix9ine has released two projects: Day69 and DUMMY BOY, which was released shortly after the rapper’s arrest on the federal racketeering and firearms charges.
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