6ix9ine has been trending in the headlines after he shared a video with a new buff look on social media. The news comes after the rapper was reportedly released from prison for violating the conditions of his probation, as reported by The Express Tribune on December 13, 2024.
6ix9ine's video went viral a day after his release and DJ Akademiks shared the same through his Instagram page. The caption stated:
"6ix9ine records new song 20 mins after he did a bid in jail."
Notably, the video features the artist rapping on camera, wearing a Nike T-shirt. Furthermore, he had a long beard and covered his head with a black cloth. The clip was seemingly recorded inside a vehicle and two ladies were also spotted in the background.
The video additionally grabbed a lot of attention since Daniel flaunted his muscles on certain occasions, specifically towards the end. He even removed his T-shirt and continued rapping at the same time.
Meanwhile, netizens took to the comments section of Akademiks' social media post to share their reactions to Daniel's new look. One of them also wrote:
"He got an inflatable muscles like that SpongeBob episode."
Similar responses continued below the post, with one of them questioning when did Daniel get the buff. A few others were spotted making fun that Daniel has been suddenly appearing anywhere nowadays alongside some users praising the song that he was rapping in the video.
6ix9ine's release from prison comes under certain conditions
The Punani rapper was sent to prison for 45 days on November 12, 2024, as per the New York Post. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer gave the sentence and it happened after he reportedly violated the conditions of his probation, where he allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine, traveled to Las Vegas, and appeared late at the court.
During his appearance at the court, 6ix9ine said that he went to New York a day before the sentencing, adding that he woke up late. The violation happened when he had six months left to complete the supervised release of five years.
According to the New York Post, the judge additionally ordered 30 days of home incarceration alongside home detention and curfew for a similar period. While giving the sentence, the judge also told Daniel:
"Bottom line, I see a pattern. Five [probation] violations says you don't believe the rules apply to you – maybe you believe that's because you famous rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine."
As mentioned, The Express Tribune first reported on December 12, 2024, that he had been released from prison. He was being held at the Brooklyn-based Metropolitan Detention Center and the condition included the extension of his probation for a year. Other conditions of his release include a home-stay order along with electronic monitoring.
While Daniel has not announced a new project until now, he signed a deal worth $6 million with record label Kartel Music last month. TMZ also acquired the contract which stated that Daniel would make an album with the company, collaborating with artists from Mexico.
The contract mentioned that the album would feature 10 songs in the soundtrack and Daniel will be paid $1 million for the same. He will also receive an additional amount for a tour that will stop by various locations in the US and Mexico.