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.
Tic Toc
6ix9ine Lyrics
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Okay, tick tock, Audemars wrist watch
I keep a stick
I keep a big Glock
You get hit
I do not miss shots
I keep a stick
Okay, kick rocks, wrist go drip, drop
I do not kiss, you making shit hot
You think I'm dumb, I ain't no kid
Thought you was in love
You ain't my bitch, nah
She on my drip drop
She ain't never went both ways, but I make 'em lip lock
Left her at the condo for days, you was at the tip top
Might as well throw away the key, I got the streets locked
I been drinking all this lean, I know I need to stop
Hopping out of stolen cars, and we shoot chops at opps
Two flooded out Rolex's, they don't tick or tock
Lemme catch your lil' shorty, she gettin' picked apart
Everything up to par
I got them big rocks in my ear, nuggets
I got my whole team flooded
Saks On Fifth, I'm with your bitch
She buying everything I wanted
She fly me out to Waikiki
LV all on her bikini
Take her money, go Houdini
I call her when I want eat-eat
On my feet, you see them CC's
Neck and ears, you see them VV's
On my jeans, you see them GG's
Treat that bitch like she a fefe
Big body Benz, that's beep-beep
Hit it in the back of the Jeep-Jeep
That bitch know she a freak-freak
And the pussy staying on leak-leak
Okay, tick tock, Audemars wrist watch
I keep a stick
I keep a big Glock
You get hit
I do not miss shots
I keep a stick
I tell her, "Kick rocks"
Okay, kick rocks, wrist go drip, drop
I do not kiss, you making shit hot
You think I'm dumb, I ain't no kid
Thought you was in love
You ain't my bitch, nah
The lyrics to 6ix9ine's song "TIC TOC" are a boastful anthem of his wealth, power, and dominance over women. The opening line credits Yung Lan with producing the track, setting the tone for a high-energy trap beat punctuated by bass-heavy drums and ominous synths. From there, 6ix9ine launches into a litany of threats and boasts, declaring himself to be the king of the streets and warning enemies not to mess with him.
He brags about his expensive Audemars wristwatch and his collection of guns, which he uses to shoot anyone who stands in his way. He taunts a woman he used to be involved with, telling her to "kick rocks" because she's no longer on his level. He then boasts about his sexual conquests, claiming to have turned a straight woman bisexual and leaving her in a condo while he goes out and conquers even more women. Throughout the song, 6ix9ine exudes a sense of invincibility and arrogance, daring anyone to try and take him down.
Despite its controversial content, "TIC TOC" became a hit upon its release in 2019, thanks in no small part to 6ix9ine's charismatic delivery and catchy hooks. It was the first single from his debut studio album, "Dummy Boy," which he recorded while awaiting sentencing on federal charges related to gang activity and firearms offenses. The song's success helped cement 6ix9ine's status as one of the most polarizing and provocative figures in hip-hop, even as his legal troubles continued to mount.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, tick tock, Audemars wrist watch
I'm keeping track of time with my expensive watch
I keep a stick
I have a weapon
I keep a big Glock
My gun is a Glock and it's large
You get hit
If you cross me, you'll get shot
I do not miss shots
I'm a good shot and I won't miss if I shoot
I keep a stick
I have a weapon
I tell her, "Kick rocks"
I'm rejecting her advances
Okay, kick rocks, wrist go drip, drop
I don't need her because I have expensive jewelry
I do not kiss, you making shit hot
I don't want to be with you
You think I'm dumb, I ain't no kid
Don't underestimate me
Thought you was in love
You thought you had a chance with me
You ain't my bitch, nah
But you don't
She on my drip drop
She's attracted to my style and money
She ain't never went both ways, but I make 'em lip lock
I can get any woman I want, even if they're not usually attracted to men
Left her at the condo for days, you was at the tip top
I left her alone in a nice place while I was out doing my own thing
Might as well throw away the key, I got the streets locked
I control the streets and everything that happens on them
I been drinking all this lean, I know I need to stop
I need to stop using drugs
Hopping out of stolen cars, and we shoot chops at opps
I'm involved in criminal activity and we shoot at our enemies
Two flooded out Rolex's, they don't tick or tock
I have two expensive watches that are always flashing and don't actually tell time
Lemme catch your lil' shorty, she gettin' picked apart
I'll steal your girl and ruin her
Everything up to par
I'm living up to my reputation and everything is on point
I got them big rocks in my ear, nuggets
I have expensive diamond earrings
I got my whole team flooded
Everyone on my team has expensive jewelry too
Saks On Fifth, I'm with your bitch
I'm shopping with your girl
She buying everything I wanted
She's buying me whatever I want
She fly me out to Waikiki
She takes me on expensive vacations
LV all on her bikini
She wears designer clothes and swimsuits
Take her money, go Houdini
I take her money and disappear like Houdini
I call her when I want eat-eat
I only contact her when I want to have sex
On my feet, you see them CC's
I'm wearing expensive Chanel shoes
Neck and ears, you see them VV's
I have expensive diamond necklaces and earrings
On my jeans, you see them GG's
I have expensive Gucci jeans
Treat that bitch like she a fefe
I treat her like she's disposable
Big body Benz, that's beep-beep
I have an expensive Benz and it's flashy
Hit it in the back of the Jeep-Jeep
I have sex in my Jeep
That bitch know she a freak-freak
She knows she's sexually promiscuous
And the pussy staying on leak-leak
She's aroused and turned on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Felipe Espana, Andrew Green, Daniel Hernandez, Dominique Jones, Milan Modi
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