Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine receives international arrest warrant in Dominican Republic over alleged assault

Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, has found himself in trouble again, this time on an international scale.

The Court of Appeals in the judicial district of La Vega, Dominican Republic, has issued an international arrest warrant for the rapper, following an alleged assault that took place in October 2023.

The arrest warrant was issued after Tekashi and his entourage allegedly attacked two music producers at a recording studio in La Vega.

The incident took place in the early morning of October 15, 2023, when Tekashi, accompanied by his team, allegedly attacked producers Nelson Alfonso Hilario Garcia and another unnamed person.

The altercation is believed to have been sparked by a confrontation with Tekashi’s girlfriend, Yailin. According to the Dominican Republic Public Prosecutor’s Office, Hilario Garcia suffered blunt force trauma to the head and face during the attack.

The court’s statement, translated from Spanish, confirmed the issuance of the arrest warrant and a guarantee of 500,000 Dominican pesos for the suspect.

Producer Diamond La Mafia, who was present at the incident, gave more details, claiming that Tekashi’s jealousy over his relationship with Yailin sparked the violent confrontation.

“He took my two producers and they destroyed my studio, without their control, without their knowledge,” Diamond La Mafia told Diario Libre at the time.

He also claimed that Tekashi threatened him via video call, claiming he was armed and ready to fight.

This recent injunction is just one of many legal issues that have plagued Tekashi 6ix9ine in recent years. Just months after the October attack, Tekashi was facing domestic violence charges in the Dominican Republic in January.

It was the first time he had been arrested on such charges. The rapper had previously admitted to domestic violence between 2011 and 2018 as part of a plea agreement with New York City authorities during a preliminary hearing.

Tekashi’s legal troubles weren’t limited to the Dominican Republic. In August 2023, he was booked into a Palm Beach County jail in Florida after failing to appear in court on a charge of driving on a suspended license.

Although he was released a few hours later, the incident was yet another criminal offense.

Earlier in March 2023, Tekashi made headlines when he was attacked by a group of people at a gym in Florida.

The rapper, who became known for his colorful appearance and controversial behavior, initially rose to fame with hits like ‘GUMMO’ and ‘FEFE’.

However, his career was overshadowed by a series of legal battles, including a high-profile racketeering case in which he pleaded guilty to nine federal charges in exchange for a reduced sentence.

The latest arrest warrant in the Dominican Republic highlights the ongoing legal challenges facing Tekashi 6ix9ine.

The rapper’s troubled past and ongoing run-ins with the law raise questions about his future in the music industry and his ability to stay out of trouble with the law.

It remains to be seen whether Tekashi will be extradited to the Dominican Republic to face charges of assault.