6ix9ine Celebrates Prison Release at Florida Strip Club

The controversial rapper was spotted partying just hours after being released from federal custody.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering gold chains and diamond-studded jewelry, using dramatic lighting to create a high-fashion, glamorous aesthetic without any text or identifiable objects.6ix9ine's lavish jewelry and accessories symbolize his return to the spotlight following his release from federal prison.Brooklyn Today

Less than 24 hours after being released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, rapper 6ix9ine was spotted celebrating his freedom at Booby Trap, a strip club in Florida. The video shows Tekashi, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, partying with friends and flaunting a $2.2 million chain he received upon his release.

Why it matters

6ix9ine's release and immediate return to the spotlight is likely to generate significant media attention and public discourse, given his controversial history and legal troubles. His actions after prison could impact his music career and public perception.

The details

Tekashi 6ix9ine served three months in federal prison for violating his probation after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine and MDMA. Before heading to the strip club, he posted a video capturing the moment he was released, where he was greeted by friends. On a livestream with Adin Ross and Neon, 6ix9ine also claimed he was bunk buddies with former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during his time behind bars.

  • 6ix9ine was released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on April 6, 2026.
  • Less than 24 hours after his release, 6ix9ine was spotted celebrating at Booby Trap, a strip club in Florida.

The players

6ix9ine

An American rapper whose real name is Daniel Hernandez. He has a controversial history and has faced legal troubles, including a federal racketeering case.

Nicolás Maduro

The former President of Venezuela, who 6ix9ine claimed was his bunk mate during his time in federal prison.

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What they’re saying

“'Fresh OUT THE FEDS $2,200,000 on the neck. GOD IS THE GREATEST. MY LORD AND SAVIOR. We did itttttt MADURO SIGNED MY JAIL HOUSE SPONGE9INE.'”

— 6ix9ine

“'I didn't wanna seem like a fanned out little girl, but as soon as he came in, I was like, 'Yo whateber you need.' The end of my bed was where Neon was, and the start of my bed is Maduro. He took my bed last year, and I took Diddy's bed.'”

— 6ix9ine

The takeaway

6ix9ine's immediate return to the spotlight after his release from prison, including his claims about being bunk mates with the former Venezuelan president, is likely to generate significant media attention and public discourse around his controversial history and legal troubles.