Tekashi 6ix9ine's Trial Pushed Back By A Week: Report

6ix9ine is expected to testify against the two men who allegedly kidnapped and robbed him in 2018.

BYAron A.Sep 09, 20197.0K Views

Tekashi 6ix9ine's rise and fall in the music industry has been fascinating to watch. At the cusp of breaking out into the mainstream, the rapper was arrested and indicted in a federal racketeering and firearms case. Things are nearing an end as 6ix9ine and many others involved in the case decided to cop plea deals with the exception of two. The two men who are accused of kidnapping 6ix9ine are aiming to prove their innocence in the trial after they refused to cop a plea.

The trial was set to begin today but according to DJ Akademiks, it has been pushed back. These reports are unconfirmed but if it is true, the new trial date is set for next Monday, September 16th. The reason why is unclear at this point. 6ix9ine is expected to testify against the two alleged kidnappers. Police said 6ix9ine was kidnapped the morning he was supposed to drop the music video for "FEFE."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2MwNSegvQT

6ix9ine might have to take the stand but the attorney for Anthony "Harv" Ellison, one of the men accused of kidnapping and robbing the rapper, said that it was merely a publicity stunt to help 6ix9ine gain buzz for his album. He went as far as saying that "no robbery or kidnapping or assault happened."

We'll keep you posted on more information regarding 6ix9ine's case.

Comments
Link Copied to Clipboard!

About The Author

Aron A.

Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.