Nearly a week passed since the vicious beating of Tekashi 6ix9ine at an LA Fitness in Florida. Three men walked into an LA Fitness where they caught the rapper slacking in the sauna and proceeded to pulverize him on the floor. The gym’s staff had to rush him to safety while police swiftly arrived to the scene. However, fans didn't necessarily have much sympathy considering his previous antics. Whether berating his peers in rap or dissing the dead, many felt as though the beatdown was long overdue.
Between the cell phone footage, CCTV cameras, and the publicity surrounding the attack, it seemed impossible that the perpetrators wouldn’t identify themselves. However, police announced that they made three arrests in the case. Authorities arrested Rafael Medina Jr., his son, Octavious Medina, and a third man, Anthony Maldonado on preliminary charges of felony battery and robbery. However, the latest update on the case surrounds the oldest of the three suspects and his alleged ties to the Bloods.
Police: Tekashi 6ix9ine Suspect Is A Latin Kings Member
According to TMZ, Palm Beach County Sheriff revealed that Rafael Medina Jr. is a documented member of the Latin Kings gang. He’s held a high-ranking position in the Latin Kings Palm Beach County Chapter over the past few years. Medina Jr. reportedly holds the title of “Inca” – the Chapter’s president., according to Gang Unit Detectives. At this point, it remains unclear if he acted alone or on behalf of the Latin Kings. Still, the connection alone seems to put a few pieces together.
The tabloid publication reports that the Palm Beach County Sheriff Office identified the Latin Kings as allies of the Bloods. As you recall, Tekashi 6ix9ine took the stand against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods – a subset of the United Blood Nation. Medina Jr. was previously convicted of felony charges in the mid-2000s during a federal RICO case surrounding the Latin Kings. Again, it’s unclear what the motivation behind attacking 6ix9ine is but the revelation about Medina Jr. suggests that it likely had to do with street politics moreso than Tekashi’s internet antics. We’ll keep you posted with anymore updates surrounding the case.