The IRS and The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office reportedly raided Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Lake Worth, Florida home, Wednesday.
Federal agents attended the famous rapper’s residence and confiscated multiple items from his home, according to TMZ. Law enforcement officials were not able to shed light on the specifics in this matter, due to the sensitivity of the case. Tekashi was not home at the time of the raid, but those close to the matter said some of his vehicles were seized and removed from his property, according to TMZ.
Rapper Tekashi69, real name Daniel Hernandez and also known as 6ix9ine, Tekashi 6ix9ine, Tekashi 69, arrives for his arraignment on assault charges in County Criminal Court #1 at the Harris County Courthouse on August 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images
The source of the famous rapper’s legal woes was not immediately clear, however, the police department did confirm they executed an operation on the premises, according to TMZ.
Other people connected to Tekashi were reportedly at the residence during the raid and eyewitnesses reported seeing them speaking with the agents outside of the home, according to TMZ.
MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 03: American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine cheers on the New York Mets during the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 3, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The famous artist faced a series of legal issues in the past and recently had charges of domestic violence filed against him in the Dominican Republic, after he was accused of assaulting a local music producer, according to Global News.
Rapper Tekashi69, real name Daniel Hernandez and also known as 6ix9ine, Tekashi 6ix9ine, Tekashi 69, arrives for his arraignment on assault charges in County Criminal Court #1 at the Harris County Courthouse on August 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images
Tekashi’s long list of legal troubles includes assaulting an officer during an arrest and racketeering and firearms charges that date back to 2018, according to Hot New Hip Hop. In 2015 he pled guilty to the use of a child in a sexual performance, stemming from a video that surfaced online, according to Hot New Hip Hop. (RELATED: Video Shows Chaos Erupting As Tekashi 6ix9ine Is Arrested In Dominican Republic)
Rapper Tekashi69, real name Daniel Hernandez and also known as 6ix9ine, Tekashi 6ix9ine, Tekashi 69, leaves after his arraignment on assault charges in County Criminal Court #1 at the Harris County Courthouse on August 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images
Rapper 6ix9ine performs at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2018 at Prudential Center on October 28, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Power 105.1
Tekashi has not issued a public comment regarding the recent raid.
This story continues to develop.