Tekashi 6ix9ine pleads guilty to drug possession, faces sentencing in September

The well-known rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose actual name is Daniel Hernandez and is of 29-years-old, has accused to be guilty to drug possession charges in violation of his supervised release.

The plea was entered in a Manhattan federal court on July 23, 2025 which was a marking another legal setback for the artist following his earlier conviction on racketeering and conspiracy charges.

Details of the raid and charges

The charges started from a March 12 raid at Hernandez’s Miami residence, where authorities reportedly found traces of cocaine and MDMA — the party drug known as Molly or ecstasy in a bedroom cabinet. Hernandez acknowledged the presence of the substances and accepted responsibility.

In return for his guilty plea, the prosecutors agreed to drop two additional counts related to the incident.

Sentencing and potential consequences

U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer cautioned Hernandez that any further violations before sentencing could lead to severe consequences. While federal guidelines suggest a sentence ranging from three to nine months per count, the rapper could face up to five years in prison and lifetime supervised release depending on the court’s final decision.

Sentencing is scheduled for September 25, 2025.

A pattern of violations

This is not Hernandez’s first breach of probation. In the month of November 2024, he was found guilty of failing drug tests, as he was traveling to Las Vegas without permission, and lying to his probation officer. Those infractions led to a 45-day federal custody sentence, with Judge Engelmayer criticizing Hernandez for showing disregard for the law.

Background and prior convictions

Tekashi 6ix9ine rose to fame in 2017 with his breakout single ‘Gummo.’ In 2018, he pleaded guilty to his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a violent New York-based gang. He received a reduced sentence of two years in prison followed by five years of supervised release after cooperating with federal prosecutors. He was released early during the COVID-19 pandemic.