6ix9ine’s decision to become the federal government’s star witness in the case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods coast him some valuable relationships
The decision by 6ix9ine to become the federal government's star witness in the case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods may have guaranteed his freedom, but it cost him a slew of precious connections. Scott Storch is one of several rappers and producers that refuse to be associated with the infamous "snitch," including 50 Cent and Bobby Shmurda. During a recent interview on Drink Champs, the accomplished producer assured co-hosts DJ EFN and N.O.R.E. that he will never again collaborate with 6ix9ine. Storch produced three songs on 6ix9ine's sophomore album DUMMY BOY before his arrest in November 2019, including "WAKA" with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, "KIKA" with Tory Lanez, and "WONDO." While he acknowledges the money was good, he clearly does not want to be associated with someone like 6ix9ine.
“I’ve had so many difficult moments, you know, I’ve worked with Tekashi 6ix9ine,” he said. “That all went bad, like, at the time, we made what I felt like was a fucking crazy record. You can’t take that away from the man. It’s difficult, like when you’re in person and all of a sudden, you see somebody like, ‘Oh shit, now I gotta take pictures and this and that and blah blah blah, and then people are going to shit on me. All that shit. It’s hard, man.” Storch then informed N.O.R.E. that his decision was "respectable," to which N.O.R.E. replied, "I'll say this - the Tekashi tracks are streaming, dude." I'm only pointing out that it was a bag, but I'm not working with him." Beyond the RICO arrest, 6ix9ine's record includes domestic abuse claims, fights, sex acts on a minor, and other illegal activity, which author Shawn Setaro researched in his book Dummy Boy. Dummy Boy, billed as an "American criminal thriller," was the product of dozens of rare interviews with collaborators, colleagues, and witnesses who helped tell the "most captivating and compelling story in modern music."
Storch then told N.O.R.E. that his decision was "respectable," to which N.O.R.E. responded, "I'll say this, buddy - the Tekashi records are streaming." I'm merely mentioning the bag, but I'm not working with him." Aside from the RICO arrest, 6ix9ine's background includes allegations of domestic violence, fighting, sex acts on minors, and other unlawful conduct, which author Shawn Setaro investigated in his book Dummy Boy. Dummy Boy, touted as an "American criminal thriller," was the result of dozens of exclusive interviews with collaborators, coworkers, and witnesses who contributed to telling the "most gripping and riveting tale in modern music."
"It was his mocking and insults that made these folks feel like he represented them," he continued. It's no surprise that the year's biggest rap artist matches that criteria." Many people are surprised 6ix9ine is still alive, given that his internet shenanigans began as soon as he was freed from prison in April 2020. Nonetheless, 6ix9ine has producers that are eager to collaborate with him. In April, he released the song "Giné," in which he pokes fun at Lil Durk and the late King Von. The song reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100.