The raid, which lasted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, saw 6ix9ine handcuffed for six hours while officers searched his home. According to TMZ, the rapper claims that authorities seized firearms and drugs and collected DNA samples from him.
However, a statement from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office suggests no immediate link between the confiscated items and the rapper.
“Federal U.S. Probation officers, assisted by Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators, executed a search warrant on Tekashi’s home in Florida,” the department stated.
The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, maintains his innocence, insisting he is not engaging in any criminal activity and remains on house arrest following previous legal troubles.
IRS Auctioned Off 6ix9ine’s Jewelry, Platinum Plaques, and Cars for $500K
The raid came just days after the IRS auctioned off his personal assets, which were seized in April 2024 over unpaid taxes.The March 5 auction, hosted by Market Auctions in Palm Beach County, saw bidders compete for Tekashi’s extravagant jewelry collection, luxury handbags, and 21 platinum plaques commemorating his biggest hits.
Surprisingly, his RIAA-certified platinum plaques became the biggest draw of the auction, selling for three to four times their estimated value.
“This was the sleeper hit of the auction,” said Jacob Kodner, Managing Partner of Market Auctions. “Collectors and fans alike recognized these plaques as irreplaceable pieces of music history.”
Some of the highest-selling items included:
- "Bebe" (feat. Anuel AA) plaque – $19,000
- "Gummo" plaque – $14,250
- Signature "Bruce the Shark" pendant – $60,000
- 14-karat, two-tone "Yailin" diamond necklace – $29,000
- Hermès Birkin bag – $18,500
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Some of the items sold at the auction. |
The IRS raid that led to the seizure of his assets was due to unpaid taxes, but 6ix9ine has not publicly commented on the financial troubles that led to the auction.
What’s Next for 6ix9ine?
The March 12 raid is the latest in a string of legal troubles for the Brooklyn-born rapper. Though no charges have been filed in connection to the raid, investigators are analyzing the seized items for possible connections to 6ix9ine.Despite his legal challenges, the rapper recently filed a $1 million lawsuit against a South Florida gym where he was viciously attacked in 2023.