Daniel Hernandez aka rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine sentenced to 2 years in prison, with 1 year already served. Image via Getty Images.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine sentenced to 2 years in prison

New York city courts sentenced Daniel Hernandez, who rose to fame under his rapping pseudonym Tekashi 6ix9ine, to 2 years in prison on charges of racketeering, firearms and drug trafficking. Hernandez has already served a year of his sentence, and received a reduced sentence due to his cooperation with the justice system.

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