'Nothing but cowardly': Tekashi 6ix9ine opens up about violent gym attack
Warning: This article contains a recollection of crime and can be triggering to some, readers' discretion is advised.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tekashi 6ix9ine has finally broken his silence on a vicious Florida gym attack and also shared the video of the incident. The ‘Trollz’ rapper posted on his Instagram account on Friday, March 31, while "first time addressing the situation."
"What happen[ed] here was nothing but cowardly. I'm not mad this happened," said 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez. "In the street, there are no rules, so I can't say they were wrong. Obviously, it wasn't fair, but again the streets have no rules. Just imagine having nothing to do with a situation and feeling obligated to make it your business. (Very weird) I'm happy to be here still. And I want to say I love my fans. Thank you," he captioned the post.
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'All 3 suspects are in police custody'
In the video, three men were seen surrounding the artist as he’s pounced on by them on a bathroom floor attack. The three attackers can be seen taking turns punching and kicking Hernandez. As per his attorney Lance Lazzaro, the three suspects who are now under arrest attacked in and outside the LA Fitness sauna. Even though the victim tried to fight back against the men who allegedly assaulted him, he didn’t stand a chance. The attackers were named Rafael Medina Jr, 43, Octavious Medina, 23, and Anthony Maldonado, 25, by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, reports People.
'I never knew we respected jumping people'
In his long post, the rapper also wrote, "For two years, I been walking around with no security. Not saying I promote that, BUT now you see I really never hid from anything. If you ever crossed my path or ever came to my house (you girls know who you are) ya can tell the world 'Danny drives his own cars and be solo.' You know how many of you people seen me in real life by myself in gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, etc." Hernandez concluded, "P.S : I never knew we respected jumping people. When did that ever become a W???"