Rapper 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, celebrated a new chapter of freedom on March 24, 2025, at his Florida home. Videos captured by TMZ show the colorful-haired artist snipping off his court-ordered ankle monitor with the help of a few women, then leaping into a pool as new music blared in the background. For 6ix9ine, a figure no stranger to legal drama, this moment was a loud declaration of relief after months of confinement.
The ankle monitor had been part of his life since a probation violation landed him in hot water back in October 2024. That slip-up tied back to his 2019 conviction for racketeering and firearms charges, a case that made headlines and reshaped his career. Caught failing drug tests and traveling without permission, he was arrested on October 29, 2024, and soon struck a plea deal on November 7. The agreement sentenced him to 30 days in jail, followed by 90 days of house arrest, split into three phases: 30 days of strict home incarceration, 30 days of home detention, and 30 days with a curfew, all tracked by that now-discarded monitor.
By the calendar, his house arrest should have wrapped up around March 7, 2025, so the March 24 celebration raises questions. Was there a delay in the paperwork, or did he just pick a later date to make a splash? The details aren’t fully clear yet.
With the monitor gone, 6ix9ine’s poolside antics suggest he’s free from that particular leash. But his legal story isn’t over. Under the plea deal, he’s still on supervised release for another year, which could mean regular check-ins with authorities, even if his ankle stays bare.
Beyond probation, trouble keeps knocking. The rapper’s got a hefty tax evasion mess on his plate. Last April, the IRS stormed his Lake Worth, Florida, home, seizing luxury goods over unpaid taxes, according to CPA Practice Advisor. By February 2025, his jewelry and other belongings were hitting the auction block, a sign that his financial woes are far from settled.
Still, 6ix9ine isn’t letting legal battles dim his spotlight. His music career is buzzing, with fresh tracks dropping and a solid fanbase tuning in on platforms like Spotify. At the monitor-cutting party, he teased more music, proving he’s got no plans to slow down creatively.
