Tekashi 6ix9ine Released On Bail In Dominican Republic

Tekashi 6ix9ine received bail in an assault case, allowing the controversial rapper to get out of a Dominican Republic jail on Tuesday (October 24). He was released on $500,000 bail, per Antena Noticias 7 in Santo Domingo.

Authorities arrested 6ix9ine in the Dominican Republic on October 15. He was accused of assaulting producers Cristian Anthony Rojas and Nelson Alfonso Hilario García at a studio. According to TMZ, 6ix9ine was allegedly upset about the producers spending time with his girlfriend Yailin La Más Viral.

6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, reportedly tried to leave the country after the attack. He was stopped by a charter flight company, which checked him for outstanding warrants. Police apprehended the 27-year-old artist at the Hotel Balcones del Atlántico in Sanchez. Authorities transported him to the province of La Vega.

A La Vega court granted bail to 6ix9ine but issued a restraining order to keep him away from his alleged victims. He was also ordered to undergo anger management.

6ix9ine celebrated his release in a video posted on Instagram Stories. He thanked his Dominican supporters by speaking to them in Spanish. A large group of fans previously gathered outside of the jail to ask for his release.