Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued By Tattoo Artist Over Heroin Use Claims

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 17: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images,)
6ix9ine isn't a stranger to the world of lawsuits.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has always been an immensely controversial figure in the rap world. Overall, he is someone that isn't well-liked by most people. A lot of this stems from the fact that he was overtly disrespectful to a whole lot of people. Moreover, he ended up snitching on his associates which gave them some hefty jail sentences. Now, Tekashi is free but he is still creating a lot of drama for himself. Whether it be his social media posts or his shift into reggaeton, there is no doubt he can still make headlines.

Now, however, Tekashi 6ix9ine is in the news because he is being sued. According to TMZ, the lawsuit comes from a tattoo artist named Takashi Matsuba. Interestingly enough, Matsuba has been credited by 6ix9ine as the inspiration for his name. This was stated in a Hulu documentary as well as a Showtime doc. Although, 6ix9ine wasn't super complimentary of the guy, claiming that he used to be a heroin addict. As Matsuba explains, this claim has caused lots of personal turmoil.

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"I lost a number of friends, but by far the most important one is my dear wife. We divorced last year, because she no longer trusted me after Hernandez's false statements about me were broadcast on Hulu and Showtime," Matsuba revealed in his lawsuit. Moreover, Matsuba revealed that his business has taken a substantial hit. Needless to say, he is upset with 6ix9ine, as well as Showtime, who are also being named directly as defendants.

This is not the first time that 6ix9ine has been hit with a lawsuit or some sort of legal action. That said, he has yet to comment on the suit. This makes a whole lot of sense when you consider the ramifications here. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Also, let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section down below. We will be sure to keep you informed of all the latest happenings.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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