Tekashi69 is many things. He’s a world-famous rapper who has made millions of dollars and gained a huge fanbase in a relatively short period of time. He’s a bit of an internet troll. He’s also a convicted felon that reportedly turned on his gang to help the FBI arrest others. And now, he’s the star of his own documentary on Hulu, “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez.”
As seen in the trailer for “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez,” the life of Tekashi69 (or just Six-Nine) has been pretty damn crazy. From his rough upbringing, living in poverty in the Bronx, to his insane success as a rap star, to his arrest and conviction of gang-related activity, Tekashi69 is a bit of a legend in the music biz, already. And the new Hulu doc aims to shed some light on just how all of this craziness came to be.
‘69’ is directed by Vikram Gandhi. Previously, the filmmaker is probably best known for his feature, “Barry.” However, in recent years, he’s helmed the documentary “11/8/16” as well as episodes of “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike.”
Instead of months of hype and marketing, Hulu has decided to surprise everyone and release the feature now. So, if you’re a subscriber, you can watch “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez” now on Hulu.
Here’s the synopsis:
Part investigative documentary, part real-life gangster movie, 69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ unpacks the life of polarizing rap sensation and internet troll Tekashi69. One of the most controversial figures in contemporary pop culture, 69 repeatedly broke the internet with his sensationalist music videos and social media beefs before infamously testifying against Brooklyn gang the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods in a landmark trial. Director Vikram Gandhi (KUMARÉ, BARRY) gets up close and personal with the neighborhood locals who knew 69 when he was still just Danny Hernandez—before the hard-core persona and the face tattoos—to chronicle his meteoric rise and fall from fame and probe the harsh extremes of addiction to fame in the digital era.
