Tekashi 6ix9ine Reveals The Meaning Behind "69"

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 2022308.0K Views

Tekashi 6ix9ine performing at Yams Day in New York City.

Tekashi 6ix9ine explains what "69" in his name means.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is one of the most talked about people in the rap game right now. However, many have wondered where his name derives from exactly. Many have wondered the meaning behind "69" and even more people have assumed its a reference to the sexual position. Today, he took to Instagram to reveal exactly what "69" stands for.

Tekashi 6ix9ine took to Instagram to share the meaning behind what "69" stands for and it's probably not what you thought. He shared the explanation along with a photo of him hugging an older lady during his trip to Dominican Republic recently.

"I never lost sense of where I came from. That’s what makes me 69. The true meaning of 69 is just because you’re right doesn’t mean I’m wrong YOU JUST HAVENT SEEN LIFE FROM MY PERSPECTIVE. Turn the 6 upside down it’s 9 but remains the same in a different perspective. Open your mind and heart ❤️." He wrote.

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His explanation comes shortly after he shared footage from his trip to the Dominican Republic. The trip was seemingly eye opening for the rapper.

"I always thought I knew the meaning of being poor, 'til I got to DR and it showed me and gave me a realization of what being poor really was." He said in the clip. He later shared footage of him giving $100 bills to the children in the country. Peep that here.

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