Hernandez rose to mainstream fame in late 2017 with the release of his debut single "Gummo", which was certified platinum by the RIAA. In early 2018, Hernandez released his debut mixtape, Day69, which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart. He later earned his first top-five entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Fefe", featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz, which peaked at number three on the chart. His debut studio album, Dummy Boy, was released on November 27, 2018, after being delayed a week earlier due to his arrest, and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Hernandez pled guilty to using a 13-year-old child in a sexual performance in 2015. He was arrested in November 2018 on racketeering and firearm charges, among others, for which he is facing a possible life sentence in federal prison.
Early Life
He was raised with his older brother by his parents until he was 13, when his father was shot dead steps away from the family home. Emotionally disturbed by the death of his father, Hernandez started to act out and was eventually expelled from school in the 8th grade for bad behavior. Rather than continue his education, he started working various odd jobs such as working as a busboy to help his mother financially. Hernandez also dealt drugs to supplement his income, most notably selling cannabis and heroin on the streets while working at a local Brooklyn bodega. He was eventually arrested for his criminal activities and sentenced to prison time at Rikers Island, where he began to associate himself with the Nine Trey Gangsters, a prison subset of the Bloods street gang. Hernandez began his career as a rapper in 2014, releasing songs such as "69" and "Scumlife". Other early songs were taken down by YouTube.
Career
Hernandez began releasing rap songs in 2014. Over the next three years, he released multiple tracks and videos with titles such as "Scumlife", "Yokai", and "Hellsing Station", drawing attention for his aggressive rapping style and use of anime as music video visuals. Many of his early songs were released by FCK THEM, a music label based in Slovakia. Gathering fame as an internet meme for his rainbow-dyed hair and rainbow-plated grills, he eventually became an associate of fellow New York rapper ZillaKami. They later feuded after Hernandez allegedly stole instrumentals and songs they had made together.
Hernandez's commercial debut single "Gummo" was released on November 10, 2017, and eventually peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was certified platinum by the RIAA on March 5, 2018. His next single, "Kooda", debuted at number 61 on the Hot 100 the week of December 23, 2017. On January 14, 2018, Hernandez released his third single, "Keke", with Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, which also charted on the Hot 100.
Shortly afterward, Hernandez announced his debut mixtape, titled Day69. The mixtape was released on February 23, 2018, and debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart with 55,000 album-equivalent units, of which 20,000 were pure sales. According to Jon Caramanica of The New York Times, the tape was an outgrowth of the "SoundCloud rap explosion", and was notable for its willingness to deviate from hip-hop's prevailing sound. After the release of Day69, two songs from the album, "Billy" and "Rondo" both debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Billy" peaking at number 50 and "Rondo" at number 73.
In April 2018, Hernandez released "Gotti", a remix of a feature he did for artist Packman titled "Got it, Got it". The song's video was released on April 16, 2018, and involved footage of Hernandez donating bundles of $100 bills to poor citizens in the Dominican Republic. The song was added to Day69 as a deluxe song and debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 before dropping off the following week, making it his sixth consecutive Hot 100 entry.
Hernandez stirred up controversy in May 2018 when he was involved in a shooting with the entourage of fellow New York rapper Casanova as part of a feud; this led to Hernandez losing a $5 million headphone deal and being banned from the Barclays Center. After the shooting, Hernandez stopped releasing music for several months, before releasing "Tati", featuring DJ Spinking in June, which debuted at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In July 2018, Hernandez released his eighth single, "Fefe", featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz; the single debuted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 before peaking at number three in its second week, marking 6ix9ine's highest entry on the chart and his first single to reach the top five of the Hot 100. "Fefe" was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His subsequent singles, "Bebe" and "Stoopid", also reached the top 30 of the Hot 100.
In early October 2018, Hernandez was featured on the song "Aulos Reloaded" with French house DJ Vladimir Cauchemar and "Kick" with Danish singer Jimilian.
On November 7, 2018, it was announced that his debut studio album, Dummy Boy, was to be released on November 23, but on November 21, it was announced that the album would be postponed. The album was ultimately released without notice on November 27, on all streaming services.
CHOCOLATÉ
6ix9ine Lyrics
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Pussy niggas don't want no smoke
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
Fire on a nigga if he fuck with my soldier
Try and play me like a pussy nigga, but it won't work
If you need a plate, then you could hit me on my turf
I need twenty-five, try to stick me and that gun burst
I need all of mine, try to try me and it's Columbine
Let that Ruger fly, automatic popping at your guys
You gon' lose a guy, 'tato on the barrel, give 'em fries
On that type of time, for my whoadie, that's my fucking slime
On that type of shit, pulled up bloody, you get crucifixed
Bet I come equipped, we got extendos, we got extra clips
We tote all types of shit, .357 blow your ass, lil bitch
We ain't calling quits 'til you end up in a coffin, bitch
I lose my shit when I let that fo' five go
I'll blow that bitch, knock the beef out your taco
You know what time it is when we pull up that Tahoe
Unload that thirty clip and I'm busting out hollows, that's how it go
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
They don't want none, no
Pussy niggas don't want no smoke
Pussy niggas don't want no smoke
Scum Gang!
The lyrics of 6ix9ine's song "CHOCOLATÉ" focus on violence and retribution against those who threaten the singer or their friends. The singer claims that "pussy niggas don't want no smoke," implying that they are afraid of confrontation and will avoid it at any cost. The repeated refrain serves to emphasize the theme of intimidation and the singer's desire to establish themselves as someone who should not be messed with.
The violent imagery in the lyrics is made clear in lines like "Fire on a nigga if he fuck with my soldier" and "I'll blow that bitch, knock the beef out your taco." The use of slang and references to guns and violence suggest a background of gang culture or street violence. The singer asserts their dominance and willingness to use force if necessary, using metaphors like "Unload that thirty clip and I'm busting out hollows" to describe their aggression towards others.
The repeated refrain and overall tone of the song paint a picture of a world where intimidation and violence are the norm. While the lyrics may be unsettling to some listeners, they offer an unfiltered glimpse into a certain segment of hip-hop culture and the mentality that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Pussy niggas don't want no smoke
Weak people are not interested in confrontation
They don't want no smoke, they don't want none
These people do not desire any kind of violence
Fire on a nigga if he fuck with my soldier
I will not hesitate to shoot if someone harms my friend
Try and play me like a pussy nigga, but it won't work
Attempting to deceive me will not be successful
If you need a plate, then you could hit me on my turf
If you require assistance, you can contact me at my location
I need twenty-five, try to stick me and that gun burst
I require 25 units of currency, and if you attempt to rob me, a firearm will be discharged
I need all of mine, try to try me and it's Columbine
All of my possessions are essential to me, and if you challenge me, it could result in a massacre
Let that Ruger fly, automatic popping at your guys
The firearm will be used to cause destruction and harm to your companions
You gon' lose a guy, 'tato on the barrel, give 'em fries
You will lose an individual, and the firearm will be utilized to the extent that it resembles a potato gun
On that type of time, for my whoadie, that's my fucking slime
I am on a particular mission for my friend who is like family to me
On that type of shit, pulled up bloody, you get crucifixed
I arrived in a violent state, and those who oppose me will suffer greatly
Bet I come equipped, we got extendos, we got extra clips
I am always prepared, and we possess firearms with extended magazines and additional ammunition
We tote all types of shit, .357 blow your ass, lil bitch
We carry an assortment of firearms, and a .357 Magnum can cause significant harm
We ain't calling quits 'til you end up in a coffin, bitch
We will not cease our destructive actions until you are dead
I lose my shit when I let that fo' five go
I become very emotional upon using the .45 caliber firearm
I'll blow that bitch, knock the beef out your taco
I will discharge the firearm, and it will remove any issues you may have had with me
You know what time it is when we pull up that Tahoe
You are aware of the situation when we arrive in the large SUV
Unload that thirty clip and I'm busting out hollows, that's how it go
I discharge the firearm's thirty-round magazine by firing multiple shots, and that's what happens
Scum Gang!
A reference to the group, Scum Gang
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Hernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frank1313
This is literally one of his best songs
@free699
Fr
@maxpayne4129
Underated song 💯
@maxpayne4129
@@free699 👍
@Captainobvious611
No, it’s the worst song on the album
@Steven_nguyen7
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@Kek_AJ
This song was underrated during 6ix9ine's popular era and it still is underrated to this day. This is one of his best songs, if not his best song.
@chuzhoy333
Respectfully
@darealclintk02
It's got that unique crank/rockstar vibe to it that helped him stand out when he first came out
@j_c_d_b
I listened to this shit on shrooms for the first listen back around when he was poppin and I knew right then this was his best song 😂😂