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Part 8: Tekashi 6ix9ine on Having 100 Bloods in Gummo Video: If I'm Not Blood, Take My Bandana!
Part 1: Tekashi 69 on His Biological Father Abandoning Him, Meeting Him at Age 8
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Tekashi 6ix9ine discussed how he met his longtime associate Shotti on the set of the “Gummo” music video. Tekashi chose Shotti from the start, impressed by his dedication despite humble beginnings, recalling Shotti sleeping on a rug at 370 Madison with no permanent home. Their connection soon expanded, with Shotti helping to put the backing of the 9 Trey Bloods behind Tekashi’s burgeoning career. While Tekashi stresses his independence in the situation, he acknowledges the influence and support the group brought following the viral success of "Gummo," which became his first solo charting hit, hitting number 12 on Billboard. The song’s massive online presence—amassing nearly a billion views across platforms—cemented Tekashi’s rise.
