Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested for armed robbery

The rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine was in federal custody on Monday awaiting a Manhattan court appearance. The rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, was among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges. The authorities also arrested Hernandez’s former associates, Kifano ‘Shotti’ Jordan, Jensel ‘Ish’ Butler and Faheem ‘Crippy’ Walter.