Complex Presents Dummy Boy

The story of Tekashi 6ix9ine. one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale his meteoric rise to fame. In tracing Danny "Tekashi 6ix9ine" Hernandez's. life from Bushwick to the heights of the rap scene. , Complex. reporter Shawn Setaro illuminates the story of the young rapper who forged an alliance with a notorious street gang. to bolster his image and boost his internet clout. Before long, Tekashi's antics and affiliations caught up with him, leading to a major police investigation. that tore apart his team and saw him squarely behind bars, facing a life in prison. A thrilling true crime narrative. set in the contemporary hip-hop world, Dummy Boy draws on dozens of exclusive interviews with collaborators, associates, and witnesses, to provide a detailed account of the most beguiling and intriguing story in modern music. More than a biography, Dummy Boy is an American crime story, a critical examination of internet trolling in the Trump era. , and an exploration of the long-running connection between rap. , gangs. , and police. in New York City.