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.
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6ix9ine Lyrics
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Havin' dreams about livin' my life
I've been havin' dreams about bein' outside
I've been, hello baby girl, please don't cry, no
Please don't, no, no no, no, no, no (no)
Mama said, "Hold my hand, no crying, no"
Said lil baby boy, please don't die, no
And I might, no, no no, no, no, no (no)
Tell me why, tell me why should I trust these niggas
Tell me why, tell me how I really love these niggas
Hearin' voices in my head sayin' "Fuck these niggas"
My niggas, my niggas, these ain't my niggas
They gon' say what they gon' say, nigga, yeah, I know
They can say what they want, they don't know what I know
Ain't nothin' you can tell me 'bout this life I chose
I was facin' 47, you was sitting at home
I know I can't keep loving you
I know I can't keep trusting you
I put my life to further you
Tell me what I'm supposed to do?
This shit get complicated, I-
My blood, thought you was ride or die
I was just tryna change your life
But you I had something else in mind
Streets fucked up
No charge for that bag nigga, switch up, tryna kill ya
That shit give a nigga goosebumps, paranoia
Keep my head above water, for my daughter
Gotta stay ten toes, nigga, I'ma soldier
Got my back against the wall, I'll never fold up
Wait, wait, wait, wait, nigga, hold up
Still the King of New York, yeah, I know, I told ya
(You have one minute remaining)
Told ya
I know I can't keep loving you
I know I can't keep trusting you
I put my life to further you
Tell me what I'm supposed to do?
This shit get complicated, I-
My dawg thought that you was ride or die
I was just tryna change your life
But you I had something else in mind
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In this particular verse, 6ix9ine is reflecting on his current situation, which is a mix of pain, paranoia, and hopelessness. The verse starts off with the message that he is reaching out to someone through a collect call. He then goes on to mention his dreams about living his life to the fullest which he is not able to do due to the risks he faces. The line "I've been, hello baby girl, please don't cry, no" possibly suggests that he is reaching out to his family members, asking them not to be upset about his current situation. He mentions his mother's reassurance to him, asking him not to cry, which indicates that she has always been there for him.
The rest of the verse is a reflection of the betrayal he feels from the people he trusted. He talks about his difficulties in trusting people and his urge to overcome such feelings. The line "Ain't nothin' you can tell me 'bout this life I chose" suggests his commitment to his lifestyle despite the consequences. He also acknowledges that certain people are merely pretending to be allies for their own interests. 6ix9ine's paranoia and distrust are highlighted in the lines "hear voices in my head saying 'fuck these niggas'" indicating that he is constantly battling his own thoughts about the people around him.
Furthermore, the lines "My blood, thought you was ride or die, I was just tryna change your life, but you had something else in mind" suggest the disappointment and pain he feels after someone he trusted turned out to be disloyal. The verse ends on an assertive note that he knows he is still the king of New York regardless of what people say. In a nutshell, the verse is about 6ix9ine's feeling of betrayal, difficulties in trusting people and his commitment to his lifestyle despite the risks involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, this is a prepaid collect call from Daniel
I'm calling you collect from prison, it's a prepaid call so please accept it
Havin' dreams about livin' my life
I dream of being free and living my life
I've been havin' dreams about bein' outside
I dream of being outside of prison
I've been, hello baby girl, please don't cry, no
I'm talking to my girl and asking her not to cry
Please don't, no, no no, no, no, no (no)
I'm repeating to her to not cry
Mama said, 'Hold my hand, no crying, no'
My mother told me to be strong and not cry
Know these niggas wanna take my life, I know
I'm aware that there are people who want to kill me
Said lil baby boy, please don't die, no
I'm talking to myself, telling myself not to die
And I might, no, no no, no, no, no (no)
I'm acknowledging my own mortality and saying I might die
Tell me why, tell me why should I trust these niggas
I'm questioning why I should trust certain people
Tell me why, tell me how I really love these niggas
I'm questioning if I actually love certain people or not
Hearin' voices in my head sayin' 'Fuck these niggas'
I'm hearing voices in my head telling me to not trust certain people
My niggas, my niggas, these ain't my niggas
I'm realizing that some of the people I thought were my friends, are not
They gon' say what they gon' say, nigga, yeah, I know
People will talk and say what they want about me, and I'm aware of it
They can say what they want, they don't know what I know
People may talk but they don't know what's really going on with me
Ain't nothin' you can tell me 'bout this life I chose
I chose this life and nothing anyone says can change that
I was facin' 47, you was sitting at home
While I faced 47 years in prison, others were living their lives at home
I know I can't keep loving you
I'm aware that I can't keep loving someone who isn't trustworthy
I know I can't keep trusting you
I'm aware that I can't keep trusting someone who isn't loyal
I put my life to further you
I risked my own life to help you out
Tell me what I'm supposed to do?
I'm asking for advice on what to do in this complicated situation
This shit get complicated, I-
The situation I'm in is getting more and more complicated
My blood, thought you was ride or die
My own family member, who I thought had my back, betrayed me
I was just tryna change your life
I was trying to help you have a better life
But you I had something else in mind
You had other intentions
Streets fucked up
The streets are in a bad state
No charge for that bag nigga, switch up, tryna kill ya
Someone is trying to kill me without any remorse or hesitation
That shit give a nigga goosebumps, paranoia
This situation makes me feel paranoid and scared
Keep my head above water, for my daughter
I'm staying strong for my daughter's sake
Gotta stay ten toes, nigga, I'ma soldier
I have to be strong and tough, because I'm a soldier
Got my back against the wall, I'll never fold up
I'm in a difficult situation, but I won't give up
Wait, wait, wait, wait, nigga, hold up
Hold on, let me pause for a second
Still the King of New York, yeah, I know, I told ya
I'm still in charge here, and I've said it before
(You have one minute remaining)
You have one minute left on this collect call
Told ya
I've said it before and I'll say it again
Thank you for using GTL
Thank you for using the Global Tel Link service to accept my collect call
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Andrew Green, Brandon Benjamin, Daniel Hernandez, Jahnei Clarke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He's on the phone from prison damn
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Hey
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