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Tekashi 6ix9ine Defends Testimony, Faces Safety Threats

10/11/2025

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Daniel Hernandez, known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, addressed misconceptions about his testimony in the Nine Trey Bloods RICO case during a DJ Vlad interview, insisting he is telling the truth.
He did not voluntarily name Cardi B or Jim Jones.
Their names came up during cross-examination.
He emphasized the need to answer truthfully to avoid perjury.
He recounted threats for cooperating with authorities that heighten his safety concerns for his family.

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Story summary

Daniel Hernandez, known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, addressed misconceptions about his testimony in the Nine Trey Bloods RICO case during a DJ Vlad interview, insisting he is telling the truth.
He did not voluntarily name Cardi B or Jim Jones.
Their names came up during cross-examination.
He emphasized the need to answer truthfully to avoid perjury.
He recounted threats for cooperating with authorities that heighten his safety concerns for his family.