Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was released from a New York prison on Thursday, April 2 his lawyers confirm to HollywoodLife.
The 23-year-old rapper was granted early release due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tekashi, who suffers from asthma, was deemed a heightened risk for contracting COVID-19.
His initial release date was scheduled for July 31. Tekashi’s release came two weeks after his lawyer, New York attorneys Lance Lazzaro and Dawn Florio requested for the rapper to qualify for early release because of his condition TMZ reports.
Judge Paul Adam Engelmayer initially denied the request, saying he didn’t have the authority to make the call.