The story of Tekashi 6ix9ine one of the most controversial figures
in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale his meteoric rise to
fame.
In tracing Danny Tekashi 6ix9ine Hernandez's life from Bushwick to
the heights of the rap scene, Complex reporter Shawn Setaro
illuminates the story of the young rapper who forged an alliance with a
notorious street gang to bolster his image and boost his internet
clout. Before long, Tekashi's antics and affiliations caught up with
him, leading to a major police investigation that tore apart his
team and saw him squarely behind bars, facing a life in prison. A
thrilling true crime narrative set in the contemporary hip-hop
world, Dummy Boy draws on dozens of exclusive interviews with
collaborators, associates, and witnesses, to provide a detailed
account of the most beguiling and intriguing story in modern music.
More than a biography, Dummy Boy is an American crime story, a critical
examination of internet trolling in the Trump era, and an
exploration of the long-running connection between rap, gangs,
and police in New York City.