Tekashi 6ix9ine Denies Being a ‘Deadbeat Dad’

Tekashi 6ix9ine is firing back at accusations that he’s a “deadbeat dad.” In a recent interview with DJ Vlad, the controversial rapper addressed the ongoing criticism about his involvement, or lack thereof, in his daughter Saraiyah’s life. He’s determined to set the record straight about his role as a parent.

Addressing Custody and Involvement

When DJ Vlad brought up the topic of 6ix9ine not sharing 50/50 custody and whether he’s repeating his own father’s absence, the rapper firmly stated, “No, because I’m involved.” He emphasized that his mother is actively involved in his daughter’s life and that he himself makes an effort to be present.

6ix9ine drew a clear line between his situation and that of his estranged father. He claimed that while his dad had the opportunity but “chose to stay away,” he faces significant restrictions that make seeing his daughter difficult. He feels the narrative is being unfairly painted against him.

Challenges in Seeing His Daughter

The rapper elaborated on the difficulties he faces, stating, “For me to see my daughter, I need to be chaperoned on a couch.” He questioned why his daughter isn’t simply brought to him, suggesting it would be easy for others to portray him negatively. “Why don’t they bring the baby and leave her there and say, ‘Yo, listen. Here’s your daughter.’ How many times have I requested for my daughter to come here?”

Adding to the emotional weight, 6ix9ine mentioned that his daughter’s birthday was approaching. He hinted at ongoing tension with Saraiyah’s mother, Sara Molina, noting that his own mother is traveling to New York for the celebration because it won’t be held where he is. This suggests that despite his claims of involvement, co-parenting remains a complex issue.

Past Accusations

This isn’t the first time Tekashi 6ix9ine has faced accusations of being a neglectful father. Back in 2021, Sara Molina publicly called him a “deadbeat” on Instagram. She accused him of financial neglect, stating he spent significantly more on his girlfriend in a year than he had set aside for their daughter’s future, like college funds.

While Tekashi 6ix9ine is asserting his involvement, the history of accusations and the current co-parenting challenges paint a complex picture. His interview aims to shift the narrative, but the debate over his role as a father continues.