Tekashi69 (6ix9ine)
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 20, 2026 Fact checked August 20, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Daniel Hernandez Jr.
Occupation
rapper
Birth Date
May 8, 1996
Age
30 years
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Birthplace
Bushwick, Brooklyn, United States
Education
middle school drop out
Nationality
American
Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) family members
Father's Name
Daniel Hernandez Sr.
Siblings names
older brother
Is Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) marital status?
No current partner publicly confirmed; two daughters
Who is Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) wife?
No current partner publicly confirmed
How many children does he have?
2 daughters (Saraiyah and Briella)
Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) kids
Saraiyah Hernandez (daughter)
Saraiyah was born in 2015 to Daniel Hernandez and Sara Molina. Her parents have kept many details of her everyday life private.
Briella Iris Hernandez (daughter)
Hernandez has publicly acknowledged a second daughter, Briella. Her mother and family generally keep her out of the spotlight.
Who are Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) parents?
Daniel Hernandez Sr. (father)
His father was of Puerto Rican origin. He was very poor and resided in a criminal area of New York. The man was tragically killed when his son Daniel was just 14. His father’s death had a bad impact on the teenager. He accused society in his parent early departure. To take revenge for his father’s death, young Hernandez joined the criminal group “Bloods”. Later he broke the connection with the gangster world.
It was his father, who introduced small Daniel to music and theater art. The rapper’s dad saved money on dinners and spent it to buy a ticket to some concert or performance. Thus, Hernandez Jr was getting involved in music art.
Mrs.Hernandez (mother)

His mother left Mexico – her home country – to struggle for a better future in the USA. As Tekashi opened up on Instagram, he didn’t understand at first his mother’s decision to live separately from their Mexican relatives. Not long ago he came to his mom’s hometown and reunited with her family.
Tekashi69 (6ix9ine) siblings
Older Brother
He has an older brother, who helped raise him.
Bio
Daniel Hernandez, known professionally as 6ix9ine or Tekashi 6ix9ine, is an American rapper born on May 8, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York. He rose to prominence with the 2017 single “Gummo” and released the mixtape “Day69” in 2018. Later releases included the albums “Dummy Boy” and “TattleTales.”
His career has been closely tied to criminal proceedings. Hernandez pleaded guilty in a federal racketeering case and received a two-year sentence in 2019 after cooperating with prosecutors. He was later returned to custody for repeated violations of supervised release, including a three-month sentence in December 2025. These are documented court outcomes and are presented without repeating unsupported allegations.
Hernandez has two publicly acknowledged daughters, Saraiyah and Briella. No current partner is reliably confirmed.
Interesting and fun facts
- Hernandez performs as 6ix9ine and Tekashi 6ix9ine.
- “Gummo” became his breakout single in 2017.
- His debut mixtape, “Day69,” was released in 2018.
- He received a two-year federal sentence in 2019 after pleading guilty in a racketeering case and cooperating with prosecutors.
- He has two publicly acknowledged daughters.
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