Tekashi 6ix9ine discussed how he met his longtime associate Shotti on the set of the “Gummo” music video.
Tekashi chose Shotti from the start, impressed by his dedication despite humble beginnings, recalling Shotti sleeping on a rug at 370 Madison with no permanent home. Their connection soon expanded, with Shotti helping to put the backing of the 9 Trey Bloods behind Tekashi’s burgeoning career. While Tekashi stresses his independence in the situation, he acknowledges the influence and support the group brought following the viral success of “Gummo,” which became his first solo charting hit, hitting number 12 on Billboard. The song’s massive online presence—amassing nearly a billion views across platforms—cemented Tekashi’s rise.
Tekashi 6ix9ine discussed his experience officially becoming a Blood member, his role in the infamous Rap-A-Lot Records robbery, and the chaotic LAX airport brawl. Tekashi emphasized that despite being Mexican, he was fully initiated into the Bloods and actively involved in “drill” activities alongside gang members, insisting his commitment went beyond just rapping. He described the viral LAX fight, claiming he was on the front lines and personally involved. Tekashi also detailed how tensions with Rap-A-Lot began over confrontations at the label’s founder J. Prince’s birthday party in Texas, where he was allegedly invited but then denied entry. This sparked a sequence culminating in the high-profile robbery, which led to his house being raided.