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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Dominican Republic

The arrest involves allegations of 'physical and psychological violence' against his girlfriend, reggae singer Yailin la Mas Viral. This is the rapper's second arrest in the Dominican Republic in recent months.

Overview

  • Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic on charges of domestic violence.
  • The arrest reportedly involves his girlfriend, reggae singer Yailin la Mas Viral, with allegations of 'physical and psychological violence against' her.
  • This is not the first time Hernández has been arrested in the Dominican Republic. In October, he was accused of assaulting two music producers at a seaside hotel where he and Yailin were recording a song.
  • Hernández has a history of legal issues, including a 2019 sentence to two years in prison for using the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods as his 'personal hit squad'.
  • He is currently being held in jail in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital, and is scheduled to appear in court where a judge will decide whether he will remain in custody or be released on bond.