10.056 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestEven after being kidnapped, 6ix9ine doesn’t sense his danger. He continues to project his violent lifestyle on social media, not recognizing that he’s incriminating himself and those around him. When he’s finally arrested, Tekashi faces a decision that ultimately lands him and others in jail. Upon release, his career burns bright but quickly fades. Much like our former president and so many other supervillains of our time, his toxic persona persists. Series finale.
This three-part documentary series profiles hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine's epic rise to notoriety. Director Karam Gill examines the culture of manufactured celebrity through 6ix9ine's mastery of social media.
Direction
Karam Gill treats 6ix9ine as symptom, not spectacle—mostly.
Editing
Rap-video energy collides with true-crime pacing.
Acting
Giancarlo Esposito's narration adds unexpected gravitas.
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