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.
FEEFA
6ix9ine Lyrics
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Bought my own watch (own watch)
Loaded Glock, lettin' that thing pop (pop)
They can't freeze us (freeze us)
Skybox, we been at the top (sky)
They can't see us (see us)
Big knocks, fucked the dirty cops (Hey Michael)
They can't seize nothing
I don't need y'all
I stay high, fucked her and forgot
Like amnesia (-nesia)
Real fly, yellow Prada socks
Bumblebee, huh (-bee, huh)
Went and got, Dior suit and tie
Fresh and clean, huh (Fresh and clean, huh)
The streets so cold, gotta ride wit' a pole
Gotta stay ready for the smoke, 'cause niggas tryna take my soul
I can't go, thought niggas was my bros, but they changed though
Niggas don't know shit 'bout that
How the fuck a nigga switch like that?
Gotta ride with a stick 'bout that
Put a rip from the hip like that
Keep it around me, I can't never lie
Niggas around me, they stay with the strap
Move from around me, or you could get whacked
I see a opp and I'm leaving my flight, oh
Percocet, bitches on me, I'm a walking brand
Stacking these bands, show like 80 a grand
Hoes in the sprinter van
Pulling up spraying, puttin' hoes in the trash cans
I'ma erase your man
Gunna again, I ain't never follow your trend
Nigga, you do what you can
Trapped on one stop, served my own block
Bought my own watch (own watch)
Loaded Glock, lettin' that thing pop (pop)
They can't freeze us (freeze us)
Skybox, we been at the top (sky)
They can't see us (see us)
Big knocks, fucked the dirty cops (Hey Michael)
They can't seize nothing
Big shot, fuck that little thot
I don't need y'all
I stay high, fucked her and forgot
Like amnesia (-nesia)
Real fly, yellow Prada socks
Bumblebee, huh (-bee, huh)
Went and got, Dior suit and tie
Fresh and clean, huh (Fresh and clean, huh)
I can't sleep, just took 'em off the team
Had to break it down to three, get on one knee
I prayed to the Lord that he'd watch my family
Thinking this bitch gon' wait on me
Thinking my fans remember me
Thinking my friends remember me
Nigga, don't switch up on me
Can't tell me shit, 'specially not no bitch
Ten for ten with this shit
I'ma still drop these hits
I'ma still pop my shit
Got a Draco with the kick
Glock .30, hollow tips
Ride around with that shit all on my hip
See a opp, let it hit
Lately, I been on some suck my dick shit
Bitch, I'm stressing, oh, bitch, I'm stressing
Mama saying, "Don't cry, count your blessings"
I can't sleep, I can't sleep
(Hey, Michael) I can't, uh
The song "FEEFA" by 6ix9ine is a rap song that is relatively straightforward in its meaning, discussing the artist's experiences of living in a dangerous and violent world where he must constantly be ready for danger. The title itself refers to the phrase "Free (or Flee) First" and the lyrics speak to the idea of always being prepared for any situation. He references possessing a loaded Glock and being at the top of his game, while also acknowledging the corrupt police force that he has encountered in his life. These lyrics communicate his perception of himself as powerful and fearless, while also expressing his sense of distrust in those around him, believing that anyone could "switch" on him at any moment.
6ix9ine’s voice is filled with angst and he seems to be trying to establish his dominance in the Hip-Hop industry by showing that he’s impenetrable to anything. The song is explicit and uses strong language to depict his paranoia and fear, given his precarious position.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped on one stop, served my own block
Stuck in the same place, but still holding it down in my own neighborhood
Bought my own watch (own watch)
I don't need anyone else's approval or money, I can buy whatever I want
Loaded Glock, lettin' that thing pop (pop)
I have a gun and I am not afraid to use it if necessary
They can't freeze us (freeze us)
No one can stop us or hold us back
Skybox, we been at the top (sky)
We are on the top of the world
They can't see us (see us)
No one can see us, we are too powerful
Big knocks, fucked the dirty cops (Hey Michael)
I had to deal with corrupt police officers in the past, but I came out on top
They can't seize nothing
No one can take what is rightfully mine
Big shot, fuck that little thot
I am too important and successful to waste my time with insignificant people
I don't need y'all
I don't need anybody else, I am self-sufficient
I stay high, fucked her and forgot
I do drugs to cope with my problems and I have casual sex without forming any emotional attachments
Like amnesia (-nesia)
I forget about things easily, especially things that are not important to me
Real fly, yellow Prada socks
I have expensive taste and I like to stand out with my fashion choices
Bumblebee, huh (-bee, huh)
I am like a bumblebee, buzzing around and enjoying the sweet things in life
Went and got, Dior suit and tie
I invest in expensive and high-quality clothing to enhance my image and status
Fresh and clean, huh (Fresh and clean, huh)
I like to keep my appearance fresh and clean at all times
The streets so cold, gotta ride wit' a pole
The world is dangerous and I have to protect myself with a gun
Gotta stay ready for the smoke, 'cause niggas tryna take my soul
I always have to be prepared for danger, because people are jealous of my success and want to harm me
I can't go, thought niggas was my bros, but they changed though
I can't trust anyone, even my closest friends can turn against me
Niggas don't know shit 'bout that
Most people don't understand my struggles and hardships
How the fuck a nigga switch like that?
It is hard to comprehend how someone can betray me and become my enemy
Gotta ride with a stick 'bout that
I always have to carry a weapon to protect myself
Put a rip from the hip like that
I can shoot my gun with ease and skill
Keep it around me, I can't never lie
I always keep my gun with me and I am always honest
Niggas around me, they stay with the strap
My associates always have guns with them, just like me
Move from around me, or you could get whacked
If you are not with me, then you are against me and you might get hurt
I see a opp and I'm leaving my flight, oh
When I see my enemies, I always fight back and leave them defeated
Percocet, bitches on me, I'm a walking brand
I use drugs and women to enhance my image and make myself more appealing to others
Stacking these bands, show like 80 a grand
I am making a lot of money and I am not afraid to show it off
Hoes in the sprinter van
I have multiple women with me at all times, traveling in a luxurious vehicle
Pulling up spraying, puttin' hoes in the trash cans
I am so powerful that I can harm and dispose of women without any consequences
I'ma erase your man
I am so powerful that I can eliminate anyone who gets in my way
Gunna again, I ain't never follow your trend
I always do things my way and I don't care what others think or say
Nigga, you do what you can
You are not as powerful or successful as me, so don't even try to compete
I can't sleep, just took 'em off the team
I am so worried and stressed that I cannot even rest properly, and I had to get rid of some people on my team
Had to break it down to three, get on one knee
I had to narrow down my loyal associates and acknowledge their dedication to me
I prayed to the Lord that he'd watch my family
Despite my violent and dangerous lifestyle, I still hope for protection and safety for my loved ones
Thinking this bitch gon' wait on me
I expect women to be loyal to me, despite my lack of commitment and investment in them
Thinking my fans remember me
I am anxious about whether or not my fans still support and appreciate me
Thinking my friends remember me
I am worried that my so-called friends might forget about me or betray me
Nigga, don't switch up on me
I am warning my associates to never turn against me or switch sides
Can't tell me shit, 'specially not no bitch
I am too powerful and independent to take anyone's advice or criticism, especially not from a woman
Ten for ten with this shit
I am very skilled and confident in what I do
I'ma still drop these hits
I am determined to keep making successful music, despite any obstacles or critics
I'ma still pop my shit
I am not ashamed of my controversial and violent behavior and I will continue to boast about it
Got a Draco with the kick
I have a type of gun with a unique feature that makes it even more deadly
Glock .30, hollow tips
I have another type of gun with bullets that are designed to cause maximum damage
Ride around with that shit all on my hip
I always carry my gun with me, openly displaying my power and potential threat
See a opp, let it hit
If I see an enemy or a threat, I will not hesitate to use my gun to eliminate it
Lately, I been on some suck my dick shit
I am so frustrated and angry that I am challenging anyone and everyone to come at me, regardless of the consequences
Bitch, I'm stressing, oh, bitch, I'm stressing
I am extremely anxious and worried about my safety and success
Mama saying, "Don't cry, count your blessings"
My mother is trying to comfort me and remind me of the good things in my life
I can't sleep, I can't sleep
I am so overwhelmed and anxious that I cannot rest peacefully
(Hey, Michael) I can't, uh
I am so troubled that I cannot even communicate properly, calling out to someone named Michael for help or guidance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Green, Daniel Hernandez, David Mora, Michael Mora, Sergio Giavanni Kitchens
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