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.
TUTU
6ix9ine Lyrics
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I get bitches when I want to
Tote this pistol when I want to
Money dance step, hit the one-two
You can't pop like this (uh, uh)
Everybody want my swag, everybody want my drip (uh, uh)
Had to tell 'em, "Back-back," tell 'em get off my dick (uh, uh)
Bet you can't do it like this, no you can't do it like this
I get money when I want to
I get bitches when I want to
Tote this pistol when I want to
Money dance step, hit the one-two
Oh you paid? Well, bitch, I'm paid too
Don't talk to me, I'll talk to you
If it's fuck me, then it's fuck you
Yeah, it's middle finger, fuck you
Everybody know I got bands on the way
Yes, I make, yes, I make bands every day
Everybody been know that I'm getting paid
That I'm gettin', that I'm gettin', that I'm gettin' paid
'Cause you can't pop like this (uh, uh)
Everybody want my swag, everybody want my drip (uh, uh)
Had to tell 'em, "Back-back," tell 'em get off my dick (uh, uh)
Watch me do the money-dance, watch me hit my skip (uh, uh)
Bet you can't do it like this, no you can't do it like this
I get money when I want to
I get bitches when I want to
Tote this pistol when I want to
Money dance step, hit the one-two
Oh you paid? Well, bitch, I'm paid too
Don't talk to me, I'll talk to you
If it's fuck me, then it's fuck you
Yeah, it's middle finger, fuck you
Money coming in, money going out
Rappers going in, rappers going out
Funny how they try to take my style
Funny how they try to break me down
Y'all niggas better watch y'all mouth
Y'all starting to sound like clowns
All these rappers wanna talk that clout
I don't know what that's about
They wanna rap like this, they wanna talk like this
They wanna walk like this, they wanna look like this
They wanna be like this, they wanna bop like this
They wanna chart like this, nigga, suck my dick
Can't do this 'cause you ain't me
It drives you niggas crazy
It keeps you up at night
'Cause you can't pop like this (uh, uh)
Everybody want my swag, everybody want my drip (uh, uh)
Had to tell 'em, "Back-back," tell 'em get off my dick (uh, uh)
Watch me do the money-dance, watch me hit my skip (uh, uh)
Bet you can't do it like this, no you can't do it like this
I get money when I want to
I get bitches when I want to
Tote this pistol when I want to
Money dance step, hit the one-two
Oh you paid? Well, bitch, I'm paid too
Don't talk to me, I'll talk to you
If it's fuck me, then it's fuck you
Yeah, it's middle finger, fuck you
In "TUTU," one of the main themes is the artist's assertion of his dominance, both musically and in his personal life. He confidently sings about getting money and women on his own terms, and carrying a pistol as he pleases. These lyrics reflect 6ix9ine's reputation as a controversial and unabashedly self-promoting figure, who has sparked heated debates among hip-hop fans and industry experts. He is known for his distinctive style, which often includes bright, rainbow-colored hair and bold tattoos, and his confrontational lyrics that celebrate violence, drugs, and promiscuity.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the message that no one can match 6ix9ine's swagger, and he takes jabs at other rappers who try to imitate his style or seek to diminish his success. His dismissive attitude towards critics and competitors is reflected in the line "If it's fuck me, then it's fuck you," which shows his defiance and refusal to let anyone bring him down. The song ends with an extended outro where 6ix9ine exudes confidence and mockingly calls out those who have tried to discredit him.
Line by Line Meaning
I get money when I want to
I have a lot of money and can access it whenever I choose.
I get bitches when I want to
I can attract and have sex with women whenever I choose.
Tote this pistol when I want to
I carry a gun with me and can use it whenever I choose.
Money dance step, hit the one-two
I have a unique dance move that is associated with making money.
Oh you paid? Well, bitch, I'm paid too
I have just as much money as you, if not more, so don't try to compete with me.
Don't talk to me, I'll talk to you
I'm in control of the conversation and will only engage with you on my terms.
If it's fuck me, then it's fuck you
If you have a problem with me, then I have a problem with you too.
Yeah, it's middle finger, fuck you
I don't care what you think of me, I'm going to do what I want and give you the middle finger.
Money coming in, money going out
I'm constantly making and spending money.
Rappers going in, rappers going out
Other rappers are coming and going, but I'm still here and successful.
Funny how they try to take my style
Other rappers try to copy my style because it's popular.
Funny how they try to break me down
Other rappers and critics try to criticize and tear me down because of my success.
Y'all niggas better watch y'all mouth
Don't talk negatively about me or my success.
Y'all starting to sound like clowns
Other rappers are starting to sound ridiculous with their attempts to copy my style.
All these rappers wanna talk that clout
Other rappers are obsessed with gaining popularity and attention.
I don't know what that's about
I don't understand why other rappers care so much about clout and popularity.
They wanna rap like this, they wanna talk like this
Other rappers want to imitate and copy my style and way of speaking.
They wanna walk like this, they wanna look like this
Other rappers want to imitate and copy my style and appearance.
They wanna be like this, they wanna bop like this
Other rappers want to imitate and copy my style and behavior.
They wanna chart like this, nigga, suck my dick
Other rappers want to be as successful as me on the music charts, but I don't care about them or their opinions.
Can't do this 'cause you ain't me
Other rappers can't be as successful as me because they are not me and don't have my unique style and personality.
It drives you niggas crazy
Other rappers are driven crazy by their inability to match my success.
Bet you can't do it like this, no you can't do it like this
Other rappers can't match my unique style, personality, and success.
'Cause you can't pop like this (uh, uh)
Other rappers can't be as successful as me because they don't have my talent and abilities.
Everybody want my swag, everybody want my drip (uh, uh)
Other people want to copy and imitate my style and fashion sense.
Had to tell 'em, "Back-back," tell 'em get off my dick (uh, uh)
I had to tell other people to stop trying to copy and imitate me because it was annoying me.
Watch me do the money-dance, watch me hit my skip (uh, uh)
People can watch and be amazed by my unique dance move that is associated with making money.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Green, Daniel Hernandez, Oswald Jose Rangel Paternina, Tarik Luke Johnston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rod Michael Tubello
This is probably the calmest 6ix9ine song in a while
krin
Sup fellow uchiha
Tales of Nyambura
He must have missed his coffee😅
Bruce David
It's his best song in a while, all that other shit sound garbage to me... This the type of music I'm used to from him..
qmax
idealne do sluchania przy niedzielnym obiedzie z rodziną
thecozza
Yeah
Veenti
xddd
Milo Luzar
JA PIERDOLE !! WHO YOU ARE :d
qmax
@Milo Luzar twoj pan
n.xkdidbbs
2 años desde que salió este temazoooo y me sigue gustando desde el primer día grande 🌈