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.
RONDO
6ix9ine Lyrics
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She front on me, I throw bands at the bih
All up in my pants and I'm rich (yeah)
All up on the couch standing on shit, yeah
Pay me in advance, off rip (off rip)
Tell lil' mama do the dance on this dick (dick)
Shooter with me, got his hands on the (skrr)
We ain't throwin' hands in this bitch
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
Tell the bitch to do the dance on the dick
Handstand off the bando, and she lit, lit
I ain't playing with no wannabe tough nigga
I ain't playing with no wannabe thug nigga
In the hood you a rat, you a dub nigga (fuck nigga)
I stay with the blicky, glttt-pow, are you dumb nigga?
If a nigga feelin' forggy, let him through let him through
Standing right in your face, nigga do what you do
Big homie look at me, like shoot, I'm like "who?"
I got the Big-Mac, kick-back, blow your whole shit back
Bitch move
When I walk up in the room, bitch move
Who was talkin' shit, I'm killin' shit, like boom
Bet he want static 'til they see me, like move
But there he go right there bo-bo-boom
We ain't throwin' hands in this bitch (throwin' hands)
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
Tell the bitch to do the dance on the dick
Handstand off the bando, this shit lit, lit
We ain't throwin' hands in this bitch (throwin' hands)
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
Tell the bitch to do the dance on the dick
Handstand off the bando, and she lit, lit
I got my money in my
Bitch, I said I got my money in my Bentley (yeah)
I got Rolls Royce's, I got coupes, I paid tuition (skrr)
My diamonds 12 different colors like a sissy (ergh)
Yeah, Patek Philippe's, I forgot to mention (Philippe's)
I got suspended, I didn't have to do the dishes (yeah, yeah)
I did it up and I didn't never ever listen
20 cars deep, we ain't worried about winnin' (nah)
6ix9ine (yeah), bang red like Heinz
All my snake niggas 6 shots in ya spine
Money call me, I'ma pick up every time (brrt, brrt)
And I got a bands in this bitch, yeah
We ain't throwin' hands in this bitch (throwin' hands)
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
Tell the bitch to do the dance on the dick
Handstand off the bando, this shit lit, lit
We ain't throwin' hands in this bitch (throwin' hands)
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
Tell the bitch to do the dance on the dick
Handstand off the bando, and she lit, lit
(Scum Gang!)
The lyrics to 6ix9ine's song RONDO describe a boastful attitude towards money and status, as well as a disregard for physical altercations. The first few lines suggest that the rapper will be showing off his dance moves soon, but not before throwing money at a woman who disrespects him. He brags about his wealth and how he can make girls dance for him with ease. The second verse raps about his reputation in his neighborhood, reminding the listeners that he is not afraid to use his weapon if need be. 6ix9ine boasts about his extensive car collection and luxurious items, giving off an air of superiority. Overall, the song is a representation of the rapper's lavish and violent lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma do my dance in a bit (I'ma do my dance)
I will dance a little later
She front on me, I throw bands at the bih
If she disrespects me, I will throw money at her
All up in my pants and I'm rich (yeah)
I have a lot of money in my pockets
All up on the couch standing on shit, yeah
I am standing on the couch
Pay me in advance, off rip (off rip)
Give me money upfront
Tell lil' mama do the dance on this dick (dick)
She should dance on me
Shooter with me, got his hands on the (skrr)
I have a shooter with me
Brrt brrt, we ain't throwin' hands in this bitch, no (throwin' hands)
We will not fight with our fists
Throw a couple bands in this bitch (throw a couple bands)
I will throw money
Handstand off the bando, and she lit, lit
She is doing a handstand
I ain't playing with no wannabe tough nigga
I won't deal with fake tough guys
I ain't playing with no wannabe thug nigga
I won't deal with fake gangsters
In the hood you a rat, you a dub nigga (fuck nigga)
In the hood, you are a traitor
I stay with the blicky, glttt-pow, are you dumb nigga?
I carry a gun, don't mess with me
If a nigga feelin' forggy, let him through let him through
Let someone pass if they have a problem
Standing right in your face, nigga do what you do
Do what you need to in front of me
Big homie look at me, like shoot, I'm like "who?"
My boss told me to shoot, but I don't know who
I got the Big-Mac, kick-back, blow your whole shit back
My gun has a strong recoil and can cause damage
Bitch move
Get out of my way
When I walk up in the room, bitch move
People get out of my way when I enter a room
Who was talkin' shit, I'm killin' shit, like boom
I will take down anyone who disrespects me
Bet he want static 'til they see me, like move
People back down when they see me
But there he go right there bo-bo-boom
I will take care of him
I got my money in my
I have a lot of money
Bitch, I said I got my money in my Bentley (yeah)
I have my money in my expensive car
I got Rolls Royce's, I got coupes, I paid tuition (skrr)
I have expensive cars and can afford college tuition easily
My diamonds 12 different colors like a sissy (ergh)
My diamonds are very colorful
Yeah, Patek Philippe's, I forgot to mention (Philippe's)
I have expensive watches also
I got suspended, I didn't have to do the dishes (yeah, yeah)
I got expelled from school but don't need to do chores
I did it up and I didn't never ever listen
I didn't listen to anyone and still succeeded
20 cars deep, we ain't worried about winnin' (nah)
We have plenty of cars, we don't need to win
6ix9ine (yeah), bang red like Heinz
I am associated with the color red
All my snake niggas 6 shots in ya spine
My friends will shoot you
Money call me, I'ma pick up every time (brrt, brrt)
I always answer the phone when it's about money
And I got a bands in this bitch, yeah
I have a lot of money here
(Scum Gang!)
A reference to the rap group 6ix9ine is associated with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Andrew David Green, Daniel Hernandez, Daystar Peterson, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Paul Alejandro Penso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@the808kid7
Everyone on this song was involved in a high profile court case lol
@matthewcodes5510
😂
@ThatBoiT.
Lmao
@ILowkxyI
4R 2 Ricos N a shooting
@quincysmart4642
Lmfao
@maddawgtrini
Realest comment I've ever seen 😂🤔🚭💯
@micahthebestfr
One of 6ix9ines best song, The Nostalgia, life was paradise when this came out. 2017-2018 6ix9ine hit different.
@denzelflores7878
Turn up again with it
@jamiedarkoh5888
100%
@Geck_Gxng
Exactly what I’m saying I remember those days when everyone would blast this song