Tekashi 6ix9ine was evidently looking to get in shape — but not the old-fashioned way. According to The Shade Room, who recently spoke to the controversial rapper, the 24-year-old Brooklyn native overindulged in caffeine and took one too many Hydroxycuts, the powerful diet pill.
“Tekashi was hospitalized two days ago in Florida after he had 2 Hydroxycut pills instead of the recommended 1 per day, which increased his heart rate and caused him to sweat excessively,” the post reads. “Tekashi tells us that this, along with drinking a McDonald’s coffee.”
6ix9ine’s ride-or-die DJ Akademiks confirmed the story on his Instagram page, noting he was already out of the hospital and back to exercising.
“This is true,” he wrote. “lol he finally realizes he needs a trainer not no CVS products. Talked to him today tho. He was on the track running n in good spirits. He’ll be back soon.”
View this post on InstagramThis is true.. lol he finally realizes he needs a trainer not no CVS products. Talked to him today tho. He was on the track running n in good spirits. He’ll be back soon. Cc @theshaderoom
6ix9ine was released from prison in April after a judge granted him a “compassionate release” over coronavirus concerns. The “TROLLZ” artist admitted he gained “a lot of weight” while behind bars and was over 200 pounds at one point. Although he’s lost 25 pounds, his goal weight is his pre-prison weight of 150 pounds.
The notorious internet troll has been eerily quiet since his sophomore album TATTLETALES was deemed a flop last month. Prior to its release, 6ix9ine had been blasting his peers for their low album sales but was served a hot slice of humble pie when his project debut at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, selling roughly 100,000 units less than originally predicted.
Check out The Shade Room’s post below.
View this post on InstagramTSR Staff: Thembi! @ThembiTV_ _____________________________________ #TSRExclusiveDetails: #Roommates, earlier today Gossip In The City broke the exclusive that #Tekashi69 was in the hospital due to an overdose. We spoke to 69 directly and can confirm this with additional details exclusive to The Shade Room. He’s currently at home and doing fine. He even went on his daily jog today. _____________________________________ So get this Roommates, Tekashi was hospitalized two days ago in Florida after he had 2 Hydroxycut pills, instead of the recommended 1 per day, which increased his heart rate and caused him to sweat excessively. Tekashi tells us that this, along with drinking a McDonald’s coffee, kicked his overdose reaction into gear. If you aren’t familiar, hydroxycut is a weight-loss brand chile! _____________________________________ Tekashi also tells us that he was only taking hydroxycut and not drugs—not just because he doesn’t do drugs—but because of his strict probation that would send him right back to the slammer if he was poppianna. _____________________________________ In addition, 69 tells us that he gained a lot of weight after he left prison. He’s currently down almost 25 lbs and plans to keep going until he’s at his goal weight, which is the size he was when he first got out of prison. _____________________________________ We will keep you posted on any updates Roommates!