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.
KANGA
6ix9ine Lyrics
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She want me, I ain't want her, ooh
She want me to be her boo
You so silly, don't get it confused
Now turn around, drop it low, pick it up, ooh
Big bank, we gettin' paid over here
Broke niggas, go stand over there
Little booties, they ain't matter over here
Now stop
Wait a minute, now I'm back at it
Back at it like a motherfucking crack addict
Sex addict, I'm a motherfuckin' sex addict
Hit shorty from the back, got her back crackin'
Back crackin', b-back crackin'
I love hoe bitches, that's my fuckin' problem
Yeah, I like to fuck hoes, I got a fuckin' problem
Bang, bang, bang and a chicken wing, bitch
Yeah, I know you love how I put it down, bitch
Drop down and pick your weave up, girl
Drop down and get your Eagle on, girl
Head downtown and pick the eaters up, girl
You know them chicken-heads eat it up, girl
She want me, I ain't want her, ooh
She want me to be her boo
You so silly, don't get it confused
Now turn around, drop it low, pick it up, ooh
Big bank, we gettin' paid over here
Broke niggas, go stand over there
Fake ass hoes, go meet 'em over there
Little booties, they ain't matter over here
That pussy get wetter than yours
That head is better than yours
I flew her out so I could fuck on tour
Flew her back, 'cause my girlfriend's sore
They tried to say I wasn't black no more
About as black as Macklemore
They don't like me 'cause I'm Mexican
Sent me back, now I'm back again
Uh, just bought a piece of Fashion Nova
Your girlfriend look like a ogre
Nigga, fat bitches need love too
My fault, Ye, I wasn't sober
Who the fuck gon' listen to Ebro? (Ebro)
All these niggas so emo
Fuck that nigga, I'm the motherfucking shit
Another old nigga on a young nigga dick
N-n-niggas tried to say that I was canceled (canceled)
When I asked them questions, couldn't answer
How Ye? How Ye? How, Sway? Nigga it's fucking-
Yo, chill, chill, chill, chill, chill, whoa, whoa, whoa
You cannot say that, bro, c'mon
She want me, I ain't want her, ooh
She want me to be her boo
You so silly, don't get it confused
Now turn around, drop it low, pick it up, ooh
Big bank, we gettin' paid over here
Broke niggas, go stand over there
Fake ass hoes, go meet 'em over there
Little booties, they ain't matter over here
Now stop
The lyrics to 6ix9ine's song KANGA are a reflection of his sexual desires and exploits. The song is filled with explicit lyrics that describe his experiences with different women. In the first verse, he talks about a woman who wants to be with him, but he doesn't want her. He tells her to turn around and drop it low (referring to twerking) if she wants to impress him. He also boasts about having a lot of money and not wanting to associate with broke men or fake women, indicating that he values financial success and authenticity.
The second verse is more explicit than the first, with 6ix9ine describing himself as a sex addict who enjoys having intercourse with multiple women. He brags about his sexual prowess and how he enjoys having sex from the back, which causes the woman's back to crack. He also talks about his preference for "hoe bitches," which he describes as his "fuckin' problem." The chorus repeats the same message as the first verse, with 6ix9ine showing little interest in women who he perceives as insignificant.
Overall, the song accurately reflects 6ix9ine's persona as a controversial and explicit rapper who embraces his sexual desires and aggressive personality.
Line by Line Meaning
She want me, I ain't want her, ooh
She expressed interest in me, but I'm not interested in her.
She want me to be her boo
She wants me to be her romantic partner.
You so silly, don't get it confused
You're being foolish if you think she has a chance with me.
Now turn around, drop it low, pick it up, ooh
Now show me what you're working with by shaking your butt and then picking it up again.
Big bank, we gettin' paid over here
We are making a lot of money and are financially successful.
Broke niggas, go stand over there
Those without money or financial success should stand somewhere else.
Fake ass hoes, go meet 'em over there
Women who are fake and insincere should go talk to someone else.
Little booties, they ain't matter over here
Small buttocks are not a priority for us here.
Wait a minute, now I'm back at it
Hold on for a moment, I'm back and ready to get to work.
Back at it like a motherfucking crack addict
I'm really into what I'm doing, like a person addicted to crack.
Sex addict, I'm a motherfuckin' sex addict
I'm addicted to having sex.
Hit shorty from the back, got her back crackin'
I had sex with her from behind and made her back crack.
I love hoe bitches, that's my fuckin' problem
I have a problem because I love women who are promiscuous and use slang terms for women (hoe).
Bang, bang, bang and a chicken wing, bitch
I'm making sexual references and mixing in a food item (chicken wing).
Yeah, I know you love how I put it down, bitch
I know you enjoy how I have sex with you.
Drop down and pick your weave up, girl
Bend down and pick up your fake hair (weave).
Drop down and get your Eagle on, girl
Bend down and perform a dance move known as the Eagle.
Head downtown and pick the eaters up, girl
Go down to where the guys who perform oral sex are and pick one up.
You know them chicken-heads eat it up, girl
Women who are willing to perform oral sex are referred to as chicken-heads, and they enjoy doing so.
That pussy get wetter than yours
Her vagina becomes more lubricated during sex than yours.
That head is better than yours
She is better at performing oral sex than you are.
I flew her out so I could fuck on tour
I paid for her travel so that we could have sex while I was on tour.
Flew her back, 'cause my girlfriend's sore
I sent her home because my girlfriend was experiencing pain.
They tried to say I wasn't black no more
Some people falsely accused me of not being black.
About as black as Macklemore
I am just as much of a person of color as Macklemore, who is white.
They don't like me 'cause I'm Mexican
Some people dislike me because of my Mexican heritage.
Sent me back, now I'm back again
They deported me but I returned to the United States.
Just bought a piece of Fashion Nova
I recently purchased an item of clothing from the brand Fashion Nova.
Your girlfriend look like a ogre
Your girlfriend is unattractive.
Nigga, fat bitches need love too
I believe that overweight women deserve love and attention as well.
My fault, Ye, I wasn't sober
I apologize, Kanye West, for my behavior while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Who the fuck gon' listen to Ebro? (Ebro)
I don't believe that anyone would take advice or listen to Ebro, a radio personality.
All these niggas so emo
All these men are really emotional.
Fuck that nigga, I'm the motherfucking shit
I am superior to that man.
Another old nigga on a young nigga dick
An older man is trying to emulate younger men and be like them.
N-n-niggas tried to say that I was canceled (canceled)
People tried to end my career and cancel me.
When I asked them questions, couldn't answer
I asked them clarifying questions, but they couldn't provide answers.
How Ye? How Ye? How, Sway? Nigga it's fucking-
How is it possible that my career is ending? It's ridiculous.
Yo, chill, chill, chill, chill, chill, whoa, whoa, whoa
Slow down, calm down, take it easy.
You cannot say that, bro, c'mon
You should not say that, my friend. Come on.
Now stop
Now cease your activity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CREATE MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Green, Daniel Hernandez, Kanye Omari West, Shane Lindstrom
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