Tekashi 6ix9ine Scores Second Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Single With "Mala"

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20227.2K Views

Rapper 6ix9ine performs at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2018 at Prudential Center on October 28, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey

Tekashi 6ix9ine's second appearance on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs is another collab with Anuel AA.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently sitting behind bars, awaiting trial for his racketeering and firearms charges. He's not here to promote the album, but the fact that he's currently jailed might play a factor in the commercial success of DUMMY BOY. Although he never earned his rightfully earned number one album, the rapper's still doing numbers on the chart. DUMMY BOY showcased the various styles of 6ix9ine: his aggressive rapping style, his autotune-laden radio hits, and of course, his Latin pop sounds. The rapper collaborated with Anuel AA on two songs -- the previously released "BEBE" and "MALA." The latter of which serves as Tekashi 6ix9ine's latest single to enter the Hot Latin Songs chart.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine earned his second top 10 single on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with "MALA." The song climbed up three spots to number 7 after debuting at #11 with only three full streaming days. "BEBE" previously topped claimed the top spot on the chart. "MALA" gained 6.8 million streams in the U.S. in the week ending on Dec. 6.

For Anuel, this serves as his fifth top 10 single on the Latin Songs Chart. In addition to "MALA," the Latin artist currently has four songs in the top 10 including "Ella Quiere Beber" with Romeo Santos, "Bebe" which sits at number 6 and "Asesina" with Brytiago, Darell, Daddy Yankee and Ozuna which currently sits at number 9.

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