Tekashi 6ix9ine walked free from the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn on Friday morning, carrying perhaps the most bizarre prison souvenir in history, per allhiphop.com.
The 29-year-old artist concluded his 90-day sentence not just with his freedom, but with a SpongeBob SquarePants doll autographed and dated by the detained former Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro.
The unlikely pairing occurred after 6ix9ine was jailed for violating probation following drug possession charges last year. His stint coincided with the arrival of Maduro, who has been held at the federal facility since his extraction from Venezuela by American forces in January. Sources suggest the two formed a surreal bond behind bars, culminating in the signed cartoon collectible that 6ix9ine proudly brandished for cameras upon his exit.
Escorted by his lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, the rapper appeared in high spirits as he transitioned from the prison gates to a waiting vehicle. After showcasing the presidential signature on the yellow plush toy, 6ix9ine immediately donned a heavy diamond chain, signalling a swift return to his trademark ostentatious lifestyle. While his legal troubles have frequently made headlines, this strange intersection of hip-hop culture and international geopolitics marks a new peak in the rapper’s career of unpredictable spectacles.
