The story of one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale of Tekashi 6ix9ine and 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.