Tekashi 6ix9ine is once again in the headlines, but this time it’s not for a feud or a flashy music drop. The Brooklyn rapper has opened up about his financial missteps, revealing he owes the U.S. government $8 million in unpaid taxes.
In a candid livestream with comedian Deshae Frost, 6ix9ine admitted that fame caught him unprepared when it came to managing his wealth. He pointed fingers at his accountant for not writing off expenses and acknowledged his own lack of financial literacy.
“I didn’t know how to manage my money,” he said during the stream. That oversight, he explained, landed him in deep trouble with the IRS. While the amount owed initially totaled $8 million, the rapper claims to have already paid back $6 million and is actively working on clearing the remaining balance.
Despite his frustration, 6ix9ine didn’t shy away from accountability. He hinted that he feels singled out compared to other artists, saying that different rules seem to apply to him. Still, he made it clear that staying out of jail and close to his family are his priorities, and that means paying off the debt no matter how bitter the pill.
Adding a typically chaotic 6ix9ine twist, he joked about not knowing where tax money actually goes and took a moment to roast fellow rapper Lil Tjay. In a separate interview, he mocked Tjay for the 2022 Chipotle shooting incident in New Jersey, sarcastically suggesting that a burrito bowl nearly cost him his life.
The commentary is classic 6ix9ine: bold, brash, and guaranteed to spark conversation. Whether the focus remains on his finances or shifts to his fiery jabs, the rapper clearly isn’t done dominating the spotlight.