On March 24, 2025, Daniel Hernandez, better known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, marked a significant milestone in his tumultuous career: he is officially off house arrest. The controversial Brooklyn rapper celebrated by cutting off his ankle monitor, a moment captured in a video snippet shared across social media platforms like X, where fans and detractors alike buzzed with anticipation. This development follows a rollercoaster of legal battles that have defined much of his public life since his 2018 arrest on federal racketeering and firearms charges tied to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

After testifying against gang members in 2019, earning a reduced two-year sentence and the infamous “snitch” label, 6ix9ine was released early in April 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, serving the remainder under home confinement. His latest stint on house arrest stemmed from probation violations in 2024—failed drug tests and unauthorized travel—resulting in a 45-day jail term, followed by 30 days of house incarceration, 30 days of home detention, and 30 days of home curfew, all completed by early 2025.

Now free from the ankle monitor’s constraints, 6ix9ine wasted no time signaling his return to music. Posts on X, including one from @JayyjaeOnHots23, show him previewing a new track, its bass-heavy beat and signature aggressive delivery hinting at a continuation of the sound that propelled hits like “Gummo” and “Fefe” to chart-topping status. The snippet, paired with visuals of him severing the monitor, underscores his flair for provocation—a trait that’s kept him relevant despite years of legal and personal chaos. His last major release, “Blackballed” in 2024, featured collaborations with Kodak Black and others, but this upcoming drop promises a fresh chapter, unburdened by physical restrictions.

6ix9ine’s career has been a paradox: a meteoric rise fueled by rainbow hair, viral antics, and raw energy, juxtaposed against a backdrop of violence, betrayal, and incarceration.

His 2018 debut album, “Dummy Boy,” hit number two on the Billboard 200 despite dropping days after his arrest, while 2020’s “TattleTales,” recorded post-release, leaned into his polarizing persona. Critics often pan his substance-light lyrics, but his commercial pull—evidenced by “Trollz” with Nicki Minaj hitting number one—remains undeniable. This latest freedom comes after a March 13, 2025, raid on his Florida home, where feds seized guns and drugs, though he avoided new charges. Posts on X from outlets like

@FulLCircLAfrica hailed the end of his house arrest as a “major celebration,” reflecting a fanbase eager for his next move.

Musically, 6ix9ine’s return could reignite his trap-punk hybrid, a style that’s influenced a wave of SoundCloud-era rappers. The snippet suggests he’s doubling down on bombast—think pounding 808s and shouted hooks—potentially targeting the rage-rap audience he helped shape. Yet, his offstage life looms large: feuds with peers like Lil Durk, legal woes in the Dominican Republic for battery and domestic violence, and a persona that thrives on controversy. As he teased on Instagram in 2020, “Picture the noise I’m gonna make when I’m outside,” this moment feels like that prophecy fulfilled. Whether this new music, expected soon, reclaims his throne as the “King of New York” or merely stokes more chaos, 6ix9ine’s knack for staying in the spotlight—ankle monitor or not—ensures all eyes are on him.