6ix9ine Sparks Outrage by Mocking King Von’s Death in Explosive Interview—But Is There More to the Story?
In a recent interview with DJ Vlad that’s been generating shockwaves online, controversial rapper 6ix9ine made jaw-dropping comments about the tragic death of Chicago drill artist King Von—and the internet is furious. But here’s where it gets even more unsettling: he didn’t just reference the feud; he allegedly laughed about watching the shooting video on his birthday.
For context, King Von was fatally shot in Atlanta nearly five years ago, a loss that deeply impacted the hip-hop community. Yet, 6ix9ine—no stranger to stirring controversy—has repeatedly used Von’s passing as fodder for mockery. During the VladTV interview, he dismissed claims about how many people stood by Von during the incident, scoffing, "All his mans ran on him." Then came the bombshell: "On my birthday, I watched the video." Cue the backlash. While some dismissed it as another attention-seeking stunt, others called it heartless. "People hate the truth," 6ix9ine fired back in the comments—but is this really about truth, or just provocation?
And this is the part most people miss: the interview wasn’t just about King Von. It reignited another feud—this time with Bhad Bhabie, who clapped back on Twitter after 6ix9ine insinuated she’d had underage flings with rappers. "Who selling rat traps, 69 stop mentioning me," she tweeted. Not one to back down, 6ix9ine took a veiled jab at her past abusive relationship in a since-deleted comment: "I heard domestic violence victims is at an all-time high." Controversial? Absolutely. But it begs the question: where’s the line between calling out hypocrisy and exploiting trauma for clout?
Beyond the drama, 6ix9ine also revisited his own career highs and took shots at the music industry’s systemic issues. But let’s be real—the bigger takeaway here is how these feuds, years later, still devolve into toxicity. Is it just entertainment, or does it reflect a deeper problem in hip-hop culture?
What do YOU think? Is 6ix9ine’s behavior indefensible, or is he just playing the villain the internet loves to hate? Drop your hottest take in the comments.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares isn’t just a hip-hop journalist—he’s a cultural decoder. As a staff writer for HotNewHipHop, Gabriel bridges his Puerto Rican roots (shoutout to reggaetón!) with razor-sharp analysis of rap’s most divisive moments. Whether breaking down Kendrick and Drake’s lyrical warfare, dissecting the “death of hip-hop” debates, or covering high-stakes trials like Young Thug’s RICO case, he’s obsessed with the stories behind the headlines.
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