A prison record deal with millions just dropped into the lap of rapper and notorious snitch Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez. For those that say crime doesn’t pay, they’re probably right… but pay close attention, kids.
Snitching on former gang members and currently uber-famous people absolutely does indeed pay.
Tekashi’s former label, 10k Projects, has seen how popular this rapper has gotten since he’s been behind bars and has realized just how they can capitalize on this.
According to reports, 10k Projects has offered Tekashi a staggering $10 million to produce 2 albums once he’s a free man, one in English and one in Spanish. For someone whose net worth is estimated to be about $5 million as it is, this is a major deal for him.
Here’s the thing – Tekashi 6ix9ine is facing a life sentence behind bars for his crimes, which include federal racketeering and firearms, as well as a wide variety of others. He narrowly escaped jail time when he was facing charges for… let’s say inappropriate conduct with a minor. He won’t be so lucky this time.
10k Projects is banking on the fact that Tekashi is a total snitch. He took a plea deal almost immediately with the prosecution that required him to testify against several people, including Anthony ‘Harv’ Ellison and Ajermiah ‘Nuke’ Mack, who were both ultimately found guilty and put behind bars.
The label, as well as Tekashi himself, is hoping that he gets a seriously reduced sentence for being a rat. Some have speculated that he could be released with time served, but most people assume he will see the light of day as a free man by the end of 2020.
Again, 10k Projects is hoping that everyone conveniently forgets that Tekashi ratted out actual famous people, like Cardi B and Jim Jones, in the middle of a courtroom. Instead, they hope to capitalize on his peak fame.
With many people, including prosecutors, concerned about his safety when he leaves prison, $10 million seems to be a big gamble. We’ll see how he handles life outside of prison, or if he even received the reduced sentence he wants.
Despite his plea deal, he could still spend years behind bars.
