Tekashi 6ix9ine, never one to shy away from controversy, recently sat down with Big Bank for an episode of “Perspektives With Bank.” The interview, held at 6ix9ine’s new FAX TV studio, quickly devolved into a heated debate about snitching, with 6ix9ine turning his attention to fellow rappers 21 Savage and Young Thug.
The U Visa Accusation
Since his own legal troubles and subsequent ostracization from mainstream rap in 2019, 6ix9ine has been on a mission to expose what he sees as hypocrisy in the industry. He argues that he’s not the only one who has cooperated with law enforcement, and he’s determined to make sure others don’t get a pass. During the interview, he leveraged his studio’s massive screen to present what he called “evidence.”
One of 6ix9ine’s most explosive claims was that 21 Savage is only a legal resident of the United States due to a U Visa. For those unfamiliar, a U Visa is granted to immigrants who have been victims of a crime and have assisted law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of that crime.
The Details Behind the Claim
Reports indicate that 21 Savage did apply for a U Visa around 2013, following a shooting incident he was involved in. While 21 Savage officially became a U.S. citizen in 2023, the exact nature of his immigration status leading up to that point has remained somewhat unclear. 6ix9ine seized on the “useful to law enforcement” aspect of the U Visa, attempting to frame it as proof that 21 Savage is also a snitch.
Big Bank, who has interviewed 21 Savage previously, appeared visibly uncomfortable during this segment of the conversation. Despite Big Bank’s attempts to steer the interview back to the core topic of snitching, 6ix9ine remained fixated on his accusations, frequently referencing Google AI Overviews on the large screen.
Hijacking the Narrative
The interview also touched upon the ongoing allegations surrounding Young Thug, a topic 6ix9ine has been vocal about for months. However, it became clear that 6ix9ine had a specific agenda for booking the interview, effectively hijacking the conversation to push his narrative about snitching and perceived injustices within the hip-hop community.
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