Daniel Hernandez, better known by his stage name 6ix9ine, has surrendered to authorities to begin serving a three-month federal prison sentence after violating the terms of his supervised release, marking one of the latest chapters in the controversial artist’s long legal history.
The 29-year-old rapper reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, on January 6, 2026, where he is expected to spend roughly 90 days behind bars. The surrender took place in a highly publicized moment, with internet personality Adin Ross accompanying Hernandez and livestreaming parts of the rapper’s final hours of freedom before incarceration — a scene that went viral on social media.
Hernandez’s latest incarceration stems from violations of his supervised release, which was imposed following his earlier involvement in a high-profile 2018 federal racketeering and firearm case tied to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang. After initially facing decades behind bars, Hernandez accepted a plea deal in 2019 in which he pleaded guilty to several charges and testified against other gang members.
Surrender and Streamed Send-Off
Before entering custody, Hernandez’s departure was streamed live by Adin Ross, with the rapper surrounded by friends and supporters. Footage from the surrender showed members of his entourage assisting him as he prepared to report, and Hernandez later posted on Instagram:
“Thank you guys so much, see you in 3 months.”
The livestream — nearly two hours long — captured moments of camaraderie as well as more serious, somber scenes as Hernandez approached the detention center, illustrating the surreal blend of celebrity culture and legal consequence.
The Metropolitan Detention Center: A Notorious Facility
The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn is the only federal jail in New York City and has a reputation for housing high-profile inmates. It currently holds figures such as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, as well as Luigi Mangione, who faces charges in the murder of a major health-insurance executive.
The facility has also detained other well-known names in recent years and has drawn criticism for conditions described by some as harsh or dangerous. Its role in high-profile cases has made it a frequent subject of media coverage.
Background: Legal Troubles and Violations
After serving approximately two years for his racketeering plea deal, Hernandez was released from federal custody in 2020 under a supervised release arrangement. However, subsequent incidents — including drug possession and an assault in Florida — led to new violations. In late 2024, he was briefly jailed for similar breaches of supervised release, including missed drug tests and unauthorized travel.
The current sentence represents the latest consequence of that ongoing legal scrutiny, underscoring both the severity of the probation conditions imposed on Hernandez and the broader challenges he has faced balancing legal obligations with his public career.
Looking Ahead
Hernandez’s attorney has said the rapper hopes to serve his sentence, complete this chapter of his legal journey, and resume his music career once released.
Despite his polarized reputation and decades-long string of controversies, his surrender and intake at MDC Brooklyn mark a clear legal milestone as he begins his three-month term behind bars.
