6ix9ine Discovers His Roots In Mexico
Article By: Ashia Skye
Known for his high energy-rap delivery, and his controversial online-trolling, Tekashi 6ix9ine is no stranger to the headlines. This time, the Brooklyn rapper is keeping it positive, and going back to his roots. Though he was raised in Brooklyn, Tekashi always knew that his mom grew up in Mexico, and had moved their family to the U.S. for a better life. 6ix9ine decided to return to Mexico, meet his estranged family, give money to the children in the community, and visit his mother’s old school.
In a heartfelt post about his pilgrimage, 6ix9ine talked about his experience. “I never met my family before…This was so crazyyyyyy…. My first time in Mexico this shit broke my heart connecting with family I never seen before I’ve only spoken to. [Me] being younger not understanding why my Mom left her country to make a better future for us. THIS right here hits home. ARIBA MI PINCHE RAZA TE AMO,”
In another post, 6ix9ine gives out money to children who attend the school his mom went to as a child. He also expresses how touched he was by that experience. Check out the heatfelt posts below, and see where Tekashi comes from.
