A terrifying ordeal unfolded for the mother of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on Sunday night. Natividad Perez-Hernandez was held captive during a violent home invasion at her Florida residence, authorities confirmed.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active robbery just before 10 p.m. Four masked intruders forced their way into the home, immediately confronting the 60-year-old woman and holding her at gunpoint.
Investigators revealed the intruders systematically ransacked the house, demanding cash and keys while one suspect restrained Perez-Hernandez. The scene was one of calculated brutality, fueled by a desperate search for valuables.
The robbers fled before law enforcement arrived, potentially escaping in a waiting vehicle. Despite a swift response, a K-9 unit was unable to track their movements, leaving investigators scrambling for leads.
Adding a chilling layer to the event, the invasion occurred while 6ix9ine himself was livestreaming with YouTuber Jack Doherty. The timing suggests a deliberate targeting, exploiting a rare break from his court-ordered house arrest.
6ix9ine immediately addressed the incident on Instagram, vehemently denying circulating misinformation. He explained that his brief departure for work, publicly visible through the livestream, created an opportunity for the “cowardly” attack.
His outrage centered on the vulnerability of his mother. “My mom is 60 years old,” he stated, his voice laced with anger and fear. “Y’all know I’m supposed to be home. Y’all saw me in Miami and did that. Nobody respects that.”
This incident arrives amidst a complex history for the rapper. In 2018, 6ix9ine became a central figure in a highly publicized legal battle, ultimately cooperating with federal prosecutors against the Nine Trey Bloods gang.
Facing severe charges including racketeering and firearm possession, his decision to testify dramatically reduced a potential decades-long prison sentence. His cooperation stemmed from years of legal troubles, including a prior guilty plea related to the exploitation of a minor.
Sentenced to just two years in December 2019, 6ix9ine was released early in April 2020 to complete his sentence under house arrest, a decision influenced by concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic within federal facilities. The shadow of his past continues to loom large.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation, seeking any information that might lead to the apprehension of the individuals responsible for this terrifying attack on a mother and the deliberate targeting of her family.
