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Tekashi 6ix9ine rushed to hospital as blood dripped down his face after he's 'beaten to a pulp' in gym

Tekashi 6ix9ine who did not have security on hand at the time, was beaten 'to a pulp' and sustained bruises and injuries to his face

TAMPA, FLORIDA: Tekashi 6ix9ine was reportedly rushed to hospital on Tuesday, March 21, after he was brutally beaten by a group of men inside the restroom of a LA Fitness in southern Florida. The 'Gummo' rapper, who did not have security at the time, was beaten 'to a pulp' and sustained bruises and injuries to his face, according to his attorney, Lance Lazzaro.

The ‘Gooba’ artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, did his best to defend himself but was outnumbered by his attackers, Lazzaro told TMZ. 6ix9ine was taken to a nearby medical facility via ambulance after the manager of the gym contacted the police and emergency services. In a picture, the rapper is seen with a swollen face and a gash close to his cheek. A video of the incident was also shared on social media where two guys were seen standing over 6ix9ine as he thrashes on the bathroom floor, attempting to shield his head from the blows.

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Why Tekashi 6ix9ine was attacked?

Another video showed the rapper walking out of the restroom and into the gym's main area with blood running down his face. A source close to the rapper said that he also suffered injuries to his jaw, ribs, and back during the violent encounter. Lazzaro said he will contact federal authorities to arrange for increased protection following the assault, according to Daily Mail. It is unclear if the altercation at LA Fitness on Tuesday had anything to do with his prior behavior or legal troubles.

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s notorious past

This horrific incident came just a few days after 6ix9ine was thrown out of a Miami baseball stadium for causing a drunken ruckus and disturbing other fans. "He was heavily intoxicated and interrupting other guests' experience," a source told Page Six. They added, "He was drunk, he was inebriated and he was out of control. There were a lot of families there last night and he was bothering people." The incident occurred toward the end of the game and the rapper had "been a nuisance for several innings."

The ‘Fefe’ artist has a notorious history, which saw him getting arrested numerous times. In 2019, 6ix9ine was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang. He had faced a 47-year minimum sentence and a maximum of life in prison in the case, in which he was accused of multiple crimes. However, his time was lowered after he reached a plea bargain, which saw him testifying against multiple gang members. Most recently, his longtime girlfriend, Rachel Wattley, was detained in Miami in August 2022 after she repeatedly punched him at the club Kiki by the River.