In a major development, American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine who was assaulted inside a Florida gym's bathroom by a group of men was recently arrested in Florida. Tekashi 6ix9ine whose real name is Daniel Hernandez was booked into a Palm Beach County jail on Wednesday night. Interestingly, Tekashi 6ix9ine's arrest has puzzled fans on social media. As a result, fans are wondering about Tekashi 6ix9ine's arrest reason and asking the same on social media. Notably, Tekashi 6ix9ine's arrest came months after he was brutally attacked by a group of men due to which the American rapper was rushed to hospital. Notably, Tekashi 6ix9ine's fight also went viral at that time as people assaulting him had filmed it and later uploaded it on social media. Notably, it is not the first time Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested. In 2018, he pleaded guilty to racketeering charges. Now, the question arises what is Tekashi 6ix9ine's arrest reason or why was Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested? To know the answer continue reading-
Tekashi 6ix9ine's arrest reason
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As per US media reports, Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested on charges of failure to appear as per a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report. However, the rapper was released from custody around three hours after being booked in. Talking about Tekashi 6ix9ine attack viral video, the rapper was seen helplessly defending himself while a group of men were assaulting him with kicks and fists inside the gym bathroom. Tekashi 6ix9ine was beaten so much that he started bleeding. The Tekashi 6ix9ine fight took place in the sauna of an LA Fitness. As per his attorney Lance Lazzaro, Tekashi 6ix9ine did not have security when he was attacked and he was beaten 'to a pulp' in the ambush. Furthermore, the 26-year-old rap artist, did his best to defend himself but was outnumbered by his attackers. After the manager of the gym heard the ruckus, he contacted police and emergency services. As per an American media outlet, the rapper's jaw, ribs and back were also injured in the violent incident.
It is pertinent to mention here that the rapper was released from custody from federal prison early in 2020 following his 2019 sentence in connection with racketeering. He had faced numerous charges including racketeering, attempted murder, possession of a firearm and assault with a weapon. He had faced a 47-year minimum sentence and maximum of life in prison in the case. However, 6ix9ine was released from prison in April 2020 over fears that he would catch COVID-19.