Tekashi 6ix9ine Could Enter Witness Protection Upon Possible 2020 Release

Tekashi 6ix9ine has a lot to consider after testifying for prosecutors.

Last week, the "Gummo" rapper spent three days taking the stand in the racketeering case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. Now, given his cooperation as a government witness, the musician is weighing his options for a life of safety out from behind prison bars. According to The New York Times, prosecutors are resorting to having the controversial artist enter a witness protection program following his release from prison, possibly sometime in 2020.

With his face tattoos, notoriously rainbow-colored hair, and flashy jewelry, Tekashi — whose real name is Daniel Hernandez — is not one to blend in with the common crowd. However, former FBI official Jay Kramer thinks it's quite possible to pull off in certain places in the United States where people would not know or recognize him.

In a statement, Kramer told The Times: "Despite how connected we are, and the appetite for social media content in this country, there are places where, if this kid gets a haircut and wears normal clothes, no one would know or care who he is." Even so, the publication reported that it's unlikely the United States Marshals Service would cover any of the costs to have the 23-year-old's face tattoos removed.

Tekashi's considering his post-release protection shouldn't come as a surprise. The "Fefe" performer not only denounced his role in the Nine Trey subset but also threw several big names under the bus, including Jim Jones, Cardi B, and Trippie Redd, whom he alleged are gang members.

In a recent interview, fellow emcee T.I. voiced his lack of concern for "snitches" like Tekashi being safe to roam their old streets after talking to the feds, explaining that there are a lot of "rats walking around right now."

As yet, Tekashi faces 47 years to life on gun and racketeering charges, but could walk free on time served for his cooperation as a government witness during the trial.

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