Tekashi 6ix9ine Reveals Details on Kooda and Ordering Hit on Chief Keef

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Admits to 'Bugging Out' in Ordering Hit on Chief Keef: 'I Was Like Tony Montana'

In a candid and explosive new interview with DJ Vlad, controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine revisited one of the most notorious chapters of his tumultuous career. The 2018 attempted shooting of rival Chief Keef. Speaking on VladTV, Tekashi opened up about a leaked video that captured him allegedly offering a bounty to take out the Chicago drill icon, admitting he was "bugging" at the time but insisting he was completely sober during the incident. The rapper provides details into the height of Tekashi's beef with Chief Keef, which originated from personal drama involving Chief Keef's cousin Tadoe and female rapper Cuban Doll. Tekashi recounted a leaked FaceTime video from 2018 where he appears to offer $30,000, referred to it as a "30 pack" to shoot Chief Keef. "I got a 30 pack right now, bro. Swear to God,"

He claimed he was unaware of being recorded while at the Robin Jeans factory, describing it as a "genuine conversation" on FaceTime. The fallout was swift and violent. Shortly after, Chief Keef was targeted in a shooting outside New York City's W Hotel, with no injuries reported. Kooda B, a former associate of Tekashi, was later identified as the shooter. In the interview, Tekashi referenced a prior sit-down with Kooda B after his release from prison, where Kooda denied receiving any upfront payment. Tekashi admitted to giving him about $8,000 afterward, reasoning, "He shot in the air... No one got hit. So, why am I paying?" He dismissed the full $20,000 mentioned in his 2019 plea deal, emphasizing that the shots were fired at the "roof" rather than directly at the target. When pressed on why a multi-platinum, multi-millionaire artist would pay for such an act, Tekashi was blunt: "I'm bugging right now. I'm like Tony Montana." He insisted drugs or alcohol weren't factors, claiming he was sober throughout 2018. "I never took a drink of alcohol before 2018 when I got locked up," he said, challenging anyone to contradict him. Reflecting on his actions, Tekashi acknowledged they "sound crazy" in hindsight. The conversation also touched on other provocative moments from the feud, including a video Tekashi filmed in front of Chicago's O'Block—a neighborhood associated with Chief Keef's crew—at 3 a.m., falsely claiming it was 10 p.m. to taunt rivals. "O'Block right here... I should call this s*** no block," he mocked in the clip. Chief Keef, who largely stayed out of the online back-and-forth, accused Tekashi of being "with the cops" and trying to "send somebody to jail." Tekashi pointed to this as early suspicion of his eventual cooperation with authorities, saying, "Before the cooperation s***, n***** already saying, 'Yo, he with the police.'" This latest interview comes amid Tekashi's ongoing attempts to rebuild his image post-incarceration. Released in 2020 after testifying in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods trial where the Chief Keef shooting was a key charge, he has faced backlash for "snitching" but continues to release music and engage in public discourse. Kooda B, sentenced to 54 months for the shooting, was released earlier. The incident, however, remains a flashpoint in discussions about rap beefs turning deadly. Fans and critics alike are buzzing over the revelations, with some praising Tekashi's honesty and others questioning his motives. As hip-hop rivalries continue to evolve in the social media era, this reflection serves as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences behind the headlines.

On Chief Keef, some fans have lauded his move to move away from the ghetto following the incident, with one user stating “Chief Keef is probably one of the smartest drill rappers we've ever seen. He got famous, got money & left the trenches for good. No need to prove anything to anyone!!”