Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is being released from prison ahead of time due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, a New York judge said the rapper should be granted a compassionate release from prison effective immediately, stating that he should be allowed to finish his sentence at home and under supervision, TMZ reported.
The release comes after Tekashi, via his lawyers, pleaded with the judge to release him from prison, claiming his asthma has compromised his immune system, thus making him much more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
The judge initially denied his request, said he didn't technically have the power to release him. However, it was later deemed that the judge could actually release Tekashi to home confinement if he