The rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine recently entered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he will serve time for assault and drug possession charges related to a gang case. This move follows a previous sentence handed down last year for violating his supervised release terms. Sharing his prison plans on social media, Tekashi 6ix9ine expressed excitement about playing basketball with fellow inmates during his stay. Additionally, he mentioned past experiences of sharing a cell with prominent figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and a former Honduran President.
This marks Tekashi 6ix9ine’s second prison term for probation violations within a year. Notably, he will be housed alongside the ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faced a recent US raid attempt. The Metropolitan Detention Center has housed various high-profile individuals, including Ghislaine Maxwell and “El Chapo.” Situated in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood, the facility holds prisoners awaiting trial in the US district court for New York’s eastern district.
While the prison has faced criticisms in the past, recent reports from the Federal Bureau of Prisons indicate improvements in safety and conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Despite previous instances of violence, the facility is deemed safe for both inmates and staff. However, overcrowding remains a concern, with inmate numbers exceeding the designed capacity, potentially impacting living conditions.