6ix9ine Granted Bail and Was Reportedly Held in Rikers' Special Unity for Safety by Complex News

After two days behind bars, Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine was reportedly moved to the Rikers Island disease unit. And no, it’s not because he fell ill; it’s because his fame put him at risk. According to TMZ, the 22-year-old artist—legal name Daniel Hernandez—was transferred to a 140-cell unit that is primarily occupied by inmates battling diseases. The area is also used to house high-profile figures or celebrities whose safety might be in jeopardy. The outlet reports 6ix9ine was in total isolation from other inmates, and only had contact with Rikers officers. It’s unclear if he has received any threats during his holding. Subscribe to Complex News for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Watch 'Complex Live' on Go90 here: https://www.go90.com/shows/11cHKK3D2iU Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

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