Cyrus Langhorne
New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is doing things by the book. The “King of New York” turned himself over to Texas law enforcement over a Houston altercation investigation.
According to reports, Tek surrendered to cops but soon posted bail in his case.
Tekashi was true to his word, flying to TX over the weekend and showing up just after midnight Monday where he surrendered, posted $5k bail and walked out. His arraignment is set for Friday but we’re hearing he may be in court Monday morning … it’s unclear why he’d have to show up before the arraignment. The misdemeanor carries a maximum of 1 year in jail. (TMZ)
A few days ago, Tek finally had his request to get out of a New York jail on bail granted.
Justice Ann Scherzer had denied two previous bail requests but “acknowledged a significant change in circumstances.” Tekashi was picked up on a warrant at JFK Airport on Wednesday for skipping out on a Texas court date to face allegations he choked a fan. Scherzer ordered him held without bail because he admitted missing court to go on tour in Europe. But Texas authorities reached out to Manhattan prosecutors and asked to have Tekashi returned for his misdemeanor case. (Page Six)
Coincidentally, a judge denied Tek’s request last Thursday (July 13) to get out of jail.
It was mentioned by the prosecutor that 6ix9ine is a flight risk, which weighed into the court’s decision to keep him locked up. The star’s mother was inconsolable during the hearing after learning her son would not be released. He will remain behind bars until officials from Harris County, TX come to NYC and pick him up on the misdemeanor assault warrant. (The Blast)
The same day, reports claimed 6ix9ine could stay stuck in jail until next week.
A rep for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office tells us Tekashi was just arraigned and is now in custody until a tentative date of July 20. We’re told authorities from Houston are then expected to pick him up on an arrest warrant issued by a judge back in May. TMZ broke the story … 69 was arrested at JFK Airport Wednesday when he landed after his European tour. Cops picked him up on the Houston warrant for allegedly choking a 16-year-old. (TMZ)
