New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has the Internet going nuts. New reports about the jailed hip-hop artist possibly getting out of prison early because of coronavirus has sparked a flurry of epic memes.
Big Facts
Over the past few hours, social media has reacted to 6ix9ine possibly getting out from behind bars. The memes ranged from him trying to find out where everyone is to facing the consequences of working with the federal government in a racketeering case.
High-Key Details
On Wednesday, reports emerged about 6ix9ine’s possible legal victory. Buzz generated revealing he could get out from behind bars if a judge gave him the green light.
In a document shared by respected court journalist Matthew Russell Lee, who has covered all the trial dates of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s hearing, the rappers legal team claim the government have until 5pm to deny his release. The document from United States District Judge Engelmayer says that the court had received a request from Daniel Hernandez aka 6ix9ine for compassionate relief and that that had been denied. However, the document goes on to say, ‘…his application to convert the balance of his term of imprisonment to home confinement is now administratively proper’. (Capital Xtra)
Wait, There’s More
The massive news immediately generated a ton of social media reactions. People have lit up their Twitter pages to share mixed thoughts on 6ix9ine getting out of prison.
Before You Go
In March 2020, Tekashi’s legal team requested he get released from prison. The request came after coronavirus started to spread across the nation at a rapid pace.
6ix9ine’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, wrote a letter to the judge Sunday night citing serious concerns for Tekashi’s wellbeing behind bars. Lazzaro says Tekashi suffers from asthma — making catching coronavirus that much more serious — and he wants him out ASAP. In the letter — obtained by TMZ — Lazzaro also reveals Tekashi was diagnosed with bronchitis and sinusitis late last year and was hospitalized for treatment. (TMZ)