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Is 69 Dead? The Truth Behind the Rappers Death Hoaxes

6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi69, is a controversial rapper who has been the target of several death hoaxes over the years. The 26-year-old musician, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, is still alive and well in 2023, despite rumors of his demise. Here is a brief history of the fake news stories that have claimed that 6ix9ine is dead and how he has responded to them.

Ligma Overdose

In July 2018, a website called Channel45News.com published a fake article that claimed that 6ix9ine had died from a ligma overdose. Ligma is a fictional disease that is part of a viral internet prank, similar to deez nuts or sugma. The article said that 6ix9ine was found unconscious in his New York home and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The article also included a fake quote from his manager, who allegedly said that 6ix9ine had been suffering from ligma for a long time and had kept it a secret from his fans.

The article quickly spread on social media, with many people believing that it was true. However, the website that posted the article is a prank site that allows users to create their own fake news stories and share them online. The article was not based on any facts or sources and was intended to fool and troll 6ix9ine’s fans and haters.

6ix9ine himself did not address the death hoax directly, but he posted a video on Instagram the same day, showing that he was alive and mocking his rivals. He captioned the video with “I’m giving you guys one last music video this Sunday before I go to jail forever.”

Charles Manson Confusion

In November 2017, another death hoax involving 6ix9ine emerged after the notorious cult leader Charles Manson died in prison at the age of 83. Many people confused the two and mistakenly mourned the rapper’s death on social media. Some even posted photos of 6ix9ine with RIP messages, thinking that he was the same person as the murderer.

6ix9ine, who adopted his stage name by combining the names of actress Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson, did not comment on the mix-up. However, he did post a photo of himself with a caption that read “God is good” on the same day that Charles Manson’s death was announced.

Hospitalization

In March 2023, 6ix9ine was hospitalized after he was beaten up by a group of men inside a South Florida gym, according to his attorney. The rapper sustained injuries that required him to be taken to the hospital by ambulance, but he was not in a life-threatening condition. His lawyer said that the attackers fled after the gym employees heard the disturbance and that the police were called to the scene.

The motive behind the attack was not clear, but some speculated that it was related to 6ix9ine’s cooperation with federal officials in the Nine Trey Gangsters trial, which earned him the reputation of a “rat” among some hip hop figures and fans. 6ix9ine had pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and armed robbery, in exchange for a reduced sentence. He testified against his former associates in the gang and was sentenced to two years in prison. He was released early in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was put on house arrest until August 2020.

6ix9ine did not post anything on social media after the incident, but he was seen in public a few days later, sporting a bandage on his head and a cast on his arm. He told TMZ that he was doing fine and that he was not afraid of anyone.

Conclusion

6ix9ine is not dead, but he has faced several death hoaxes and threats throughout his career. The rapper has also faced numerous controversies and legal issues, which have affected his public image and popularity. He has not released any new music since his third album, Leyenda Viva, in 2023, which failed to make any worldwide chart impact. Whether he will be able to revive his career or face more trouble remains to be seen.

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Update: 2024-05-04