The rainbow-haired rapper received a brutal wake-up call on Friday (December 5) when a federal judge sentenced the rainbow-haired rapper to three months in prison.
But that’s just the beginning of his legal troubles – he’s now embarking on a court-ordered journey to get back to a normal life.
Judge Paul Engelmeyer didn’t mince words during his sentencing hearing in Manhattan federal court. He called 6ix9ine a “dumpster fire” and made it clear that jail time was necessary after the 28-year-old violated his probation multiple times.
But here’s the kicker – going to jail is just part of what’s to come.
Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that 6ix9ine will face 12 months of supervised release upon his release. This is not your typical reprieve.
The judge ordered him to enter a mental health treatment program focused on anger management. He must also complete an outpatient drug treatment program. Translation: The court found that his mind needed to be taken seriously.
This whole mess started when 6ix9ine violated the terms of his probation in a 2019 racketeering case. He has been on probation since 2020 after cooperating with federal prosecutors against his former Nine Trey gang associates.
His testimony helped drive out gang members who he claimed betrayed him. But his partnership agreement came with strings attached. He must remain clean, follow the rules, and prove that he can function in society without causing chaos.
Obviously, this didn’t work out. The violations piled up like a slow-motion car crash.
6ix9ine failed a drug test but ended up testing positive. He also got into fights and was arrested for drug possession during a federal raid on his property earlier this year.
In November, he was jailed for a month for failing to submit to a drug test. He now expects three months from January 6.
The judge’s “dumpster fire” comment wasn’t just harsh words, it reflected years of frustration at 6ix9ine’s inability to stay out of trouble. Court records show he repeatedly tested the limits of supervised release.
During Friday’s hearing, prosecutors painted a picture of someone unable or unwilling to follow basic rules. They pointed to his violations as proof that standard probation doesn’t work.
6ix9ine’s legal team tried to argue for leniency, noting that he has received some mental health treatment. But the judge didn’t buy it. “You keep throwing resources at him, but he’s still a dumpster fire,” Engelmeyer said.
The rapper told TMZ last week that he’s not worried about his time off as he plans to use quarantine to stay in shape. He hopes to lose weight from 190 pounds to 120 pounds by eating just one box of Oreos a day.
The least of his worries now was that weird eating plan. Court-ordered mental health treatment shows the judge believes 6ix9ine’s problems go beyond just poor decision-making.
The anger management section is particularly telling. 6ix9ine’s career has been filled with feuds, social media outbursts and confrontations that often escalated beyond the realm of ordinary hip-hop.
His supervised release will also include a drug treatment program to address the substance abuse issues that led to his recent offenses. A combination of mental health and medication treatment shows the court is taking a comprehensive approach to his recovery.
6ix9ine will report to federal prison on January 6, 2026. After serving three months in prison, he will begin a one-year supervised release and mandatory treatment program.
