6ix9ine Turns Himself In, New Mugshot Revealed as Sentence Begins

Rapper 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, has turned himself in to authorities at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn as he begins serving his jail sentence. His mugshot, which has circulated widely online, shows him without his signature vibrant hair and adopting a serious expression. This development follows his guilty plea for violating the terms of his supervised release last year.

In a livestream conversation with streamer Adin Ross prior to his incarceration, 6ix9ine detailed the circumstances leading to his latest legal troubles. He explained that a fallout with a close associate led to the individual reporting him to federal authorities, alleging the presence of drugs and firearms in his residence. During the search, law enforcement discovered an illegal firearm and three ecstasy pills.

“I give full consent to search my house, because I know there’s nothing there,” he stated during the livestream. He further described an incident at a shopping mall where he was confronted by a man who threatened him, which subsequently resulted in an altercation and police involvement.

Life Behind Bars Alongside High-Profile Inmates

6ix9ine will share the confines of the Metropolitan Detention Center with several notable inmates. Among them are Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

Prior to his incarceration, 6ix9ine took to social media to express his thoughts on the unique company he will keep in prison. “Yo guys, remember when I told you I was in prison with Diddy, the president of Honduras, and Sam Bankman-Fried?” he said. “Now, I’m about to go meet the president of Venezuela. I have that luck of just being locked up with presidents.” He added a lighthearted note about looking forward to playing chess and eating ramen noodles with his fellow inmates.

6ix9ine’s legal issues have drawn significant public attention, and this latest chapter in his life underscores the ongoing challenges he faces. As he navigates this period of incarceration, the rapper remains a figure of intrigue, both for his legal battles and his high-profile connections.