The ankle monitor flexing did not age well. 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in federal prison after a judge determined that the rapper repeatedly violated the terms of his supervised release.
Judge Cites Pattern Of Violations
ABC7 New York reported that the judge handed down the three month sentence after citing a "pattern of struggle and missteps" by Tekashi 6ix9ine. The violations reportedly included multiple infractions that demonstrated the rapper's inability or unwillingness to comply with the conditions of his release.
This comes just days after 6ix9ine was seen proudly showing off his ankle monitor while teasing new music, a move that now looks especially tone deaf given the prison sentence.
From Ankle Monitor Flex To Prison Cell
6ix9ine's legal troubles have been a constant throughout his career. After cooperating with federal authorities in his original case, the rapper was released early but placed on strict supervised release conditions. His inability to stay within those boundaries has now cost him his freedom once again.
The three month sentence is relatively short, but it represents yet another setback for an artist who has been trying to mount a comeback in the music industry.
Hip Hop Reacts To 6ix9ine Going Back
"6ix9ine was just flexing his ankle monitor two days ago and now he is going to prison. You cannot write this stuff," one fan posted.
Others showed little sympathy, pointing out that 6ix9ine has been given multiple chances and continues to squander them. The rapper's new music plans are now on hold as he prepares to report to federal custody.
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