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.
MAMA
6ix9ine Lyrics
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Murda on the beat so it's not nice!
Tiki Taki, Spanish mami, she a hot tamale (hot)
Make 'em spend that money, dummy, go retarded for me (pop it)
Pop it, pop it, she get started, she won't ever stop it
Little thottie, got her rowdy, choosing everybody
She got that wet wet, got me blowing through this whole bag (bag)
She got Bs, spend some cheese, now they double Ds
Thought I had to free, kick her out, my mama coming home at three
Ho thicker-thicker-thicker than a fuckin' Snicker
Drug dealer, professional pot whipper
In the winter, buy your ho a chinchilla (Grrr)
I just bought my bitch them Kylie Jenner lip fillers
Man, oh my God
She Instagram famous but she can't keep a job, ooh
Man, oh my God
Swipe her 30-inch weave on her sugar daddy card, ooh
Man, oh my God
Her doctor got her busting out her motherfuckin' bra, mm
Man, oh my God
She Uber to a nigga with no car
Talking about the relish, I do not embellish
Jacket got wings, True's got propellers
Gave all my old Margielas to my boy Marcellas
Pulled up with no laces, had the whole block jealous
Oh, Jesus Christ, I don't need advice
Wild nigga life, tell 'em, "Read my rights"
Man it hot tonight, look out with my ice
Fifteen in the game, baby girl, I got stripes (man)
Ka-Ka-Kanye dressed me up like a doll
Then I hit 6ix9ine, tell him give me the ball
Bitch, this the dream team, magic as I recall
Whole squad on point, bunch of Chris Pauls (Chris Pauls)
I was out in Spain, rockin' a Medusa head
I ain't never have to give a rap producer head
If I do though, I'ma write a book like Supahead
This ain't Wonder that I'm making, this that super bread
Splish, splash, fuck him in a hurry, quick, fast
Still a pink wig, thick ass, whiplash
Got him cummin', cummin', Roger, over, dispatch
Said my box is the best, he met his match
I got all these bitches wantin' to be Barbie dolls
Barbie dreamhouse, pink and purple marble walls
P-pull up in that Barbie 'Rari, finna bury y'all
She threw dirt on my name, ended up at her own burial
Kanye dressed me up like a doll
Then I hit 6ix9ine, tell him give me the ball
Bitch, this the dream team, magic as I recall
Whole squad on point, bunch of Chris Pauls
Ka-Ka-Kanye dressed me up like a doll
Then I hit 6ix9ine, tell him give me the ball
Bitch, this the dream team, Fif' is on call
Whole squad on point, bunch of Chris Pauls (Chris Pauls)
Tiki Taki, Spanish mami, she a hot tamale (hot)
Make 'em spend that money, dummy, go retarded for me (pop it)
Pop it, pop it, she get started, she won't ever stop it
Little thottie, got her rowdy, choosing everybody
The lyrics to 6ix9ine's Mama are highly explicit and sexual in nature. The song describes the artist's interactions with a Spanish woman, who he refers to as a "hot tamale" and "Thottie." The song glorifies expensive purchases, with lines like "thought I had to free, kick her out, my mama coming home at three." The song also includes references to drug dealing and boasts of the artist's wealth, including a line about buying his girlfriend lip fillers.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the lyrics "Tiki Taki, Spanish mami, she a hot tamale. Make 'em spend that money, dummy, go retarded for me. Pop it, pop it, she get started, she won't ever stop it. Little thottie, got her rowdy, choosing everybody." This chorus reinforces the idea that this Spanish woman is highly sexualized and that her primary value is her physical attributes and her ability to help the artist spend his money.
Overall, Mama is a highly sexualized song that objectifies women through its lyrics. The song's focus on wealth and expensive purchases further contributes to a culture of materialism and consumerism.
Line by Line Meaning
Murda on the beat so it's not nice!
Murda produced the beat, so it's not gentle or mild.
Tiki Taki, Spanish mami, she a hot tamale (hot)
Describes a Spanish girl who is attractive and spicy.
Make 'em spend that money, dummy, go retarded for me (pop it)
Encourages her partner to go crazy and spend a lot of money for her.
Pop it, pop it, she get started, she won't ever stop it
Once she starts dancing provocatively, she won't stop anytime soon.
Little thottie, got her rowdy, choosing everybody
She's a promiscuous girl who is wild and flirts with everybody.
Splish, splash, Apple Bottoms make that ass fat
Her Apple Bottom jeans accentuate her curves.
She got that wet wet, got me blowing through this whole bag (bag)
She is sexually arousing, and he is spending a lot of money on her.
She got Bs, spend some cheese, now they double Ds
He paid for her breast implants, so now she has larger breasts.
Thought I had to free, kick her out, my mama coming home at three
He had to kick her out of his place because his mother was coming home soon.
Ho thicker-thicker-thicker than a fuckin' Snicker
She has a curvy body, similar to the thickness of a Snickers candy bar.
Drug dealer, professional pot whipper
He's a drug dealer, specifically a skilled marijuana processor.
In the winter, buy your ho a chinchilla (Grrr)
In winter, buy your partner a chinchilla coat to keep them warm.
I just bought my bitch them Kylie Jenner lip fillers
He paid for his partner to get lip injections, like Kylie Jenner's famous look.
Man, oh my God / She Instagram famous but she can't keep a job, ooh
She's popular on Instagram but is not successful in her career.
Swipe her 30-inch weave on her sugar daddy card, ooh
She paid for her expensive hair extensions using her sugar daddy's credit card.
Her doctor got her busting out her motherfuckin' bra, mm
Her plastic surgeon gave her large breasts that are bigger than her bra can handle.
She Uber to a nigga with no car
She took an Uber to see a guy who doesn't have a car.
Talking about the relish, I do not embellish
He's speaking the truth, not exaggerating.
Jacket got wings, True's got propellers
His jacket has large, wing-like features, and his shoes have propeller-like accents.
Gave all my old Margielas to my boy Marcellas
He gave his old designer shoes to his friend, Marcellas.
Pulled up with no laces, had the whole block jealous
He's wearing high-end sneakers without laces, and everyone is envious of him.
Oh, Jesus Christ, I don't need advice
He doesn't need anyone to tell him what to do.
Wild nigga life, tell 'em, "Read my rights"
He lives a dangerous and wild lifestyle and dares anyone to try to stop him.
Man it hot tonight, look out with my ice
He's showing off his expensive jewelry on a hot night.
Fifteen in the game, baby girl, I got stripes (man)
He has fifteen years of experience, and he's successful in his business.
Ka-Ka-Kanye dressed me up like a doll / Then I hit 6ix9ine, tell him give me the ball
Kanye West styled her to look like a doll, and now she's ready to demand attention from 6ix9ine.
Bitch, this the dream team, magic as I recall / Whole squad on point, bunch of Chris Pauls
She, 6ix9ine, and their team are unstoppable and work together like a dream. They are all skilled like NBA player, Chris Paul.
I was out in Spain, rockin' a Medusa head / I ain't never have to give a rap producer head
She was in Spain wearing a Medusa headpiece, and she never had to engage in sexual acts to work with a music producer.
If I do though, I'ma write a book like Supahead
If she were to engage in sexual acts, she would write a tell-all book like Karrine Steffans' 'Confessions of a Video Vixen.'
This ain't Wonder that I'm making, this that super bread
She's not making something ordinary - this is a superior product.
Splish, splash, fuck him in a hurry, quick, fast
She had sex with him quickly and didn't waste any time.
Still a pink wig, thick ass, whiplash
She still has her trademark pink wig and her bottom is larger, resulting in a lot of attention.
Got him cummin', cummin', Roger, over, dispatch
He is reaching orgasm and calling out like a military radio dispatch.
Said my box is the best, he met his match
Her sexual organs are top-notch and fulfilled his sexual desires.
I got all these bitches wantin' to be Barbie dolls
She's an idol that girls strive to be like, often emulating her doll-like appearance.
Barbie dreamhouse, pink and purple marble walls
She lives in a lavish house with pink and purple marble walls, resembling a Barbie doll's home.
P-pull up in that Barbie 'Rari, finna bury y'all
She arrives in a pink Ferrari and is ready to dominate all of her competition.
She threw dirt on my name, ended up at her own burial
Someone tried to damage her reputation, but it backfired and ended up hurting themselves instead.
Whole squad on point, bunch of Chris Pauls
Their entire team is successful and skilled, like NBA player Chris Paul.
Fif' is on call
50 Cent is available for support or assistance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Green, Daniel Hernandez, Dexter Mills, Kanye Omari West, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rasool Diaz, Shane Lindstrom
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