Tekashi 6ix9ine hospitalised after overdosing on diet
Tekashi 6ix9ine was informed after a two-day stint in the hospital that he had consumed weight loss pills and caffeine.
According to multiple reports, the rapper, 24, was admitted to a Florida hospital Tuesday following his adverse reaction to the combination of substances.
In an interview with The Shade Room, 6ix9ine revealed that he took two doses of Hydroxycut, a weight loss pill, as opposed to the recommended dose of one. The double dose caused his heart rate to accelerate, which was further exacerbated by drinking a McDonald’s coffee.
The rapper also said that he gained weight following his early release from prison in April due to the coronavirus. He said he has already lost 25 lbs, and said he will keep going until he is at his goal weight of 150 lbs.
Tekashi told the Shade Room that his overdose was a result of pairing a cup of coffee with two Hydroxycut pills instead of the recommended daily dosage of one. The rapper also claimed that the combination of diet supplements and caffeine sped up his heart rate. Tekashi began to "sweat excessively" soon after his consumption.
The New York native, who is currently on probation, also told the Shade Room that he was not using any drugs at the time of his overdose. Tekashi reportedly claims that he was using Hydroxycut pills because of his serious weight gain during his time in prison. He claims that he was more than 200 pounds and has now lost about 30 pounds.
He also stressed that he was not taking other drugs as that would violate his strict probation. He added that he doesn’t take them at all, regardless of his probation.
In February, Tekashi pleaded guilty to nine felony charges, including a variety of firearm offenses and admitting to his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He was to be tracked by GPS while in home confinement. Tekashi was also reportedly ordered to remain in his residence except to seek any necessary medical treatment or to visit his attorney — which he would need to get approval for by the Probation Department, reported.
Tekashi also pled guilty to additional federal felonies including racketeering conspiracy, firearms charges, narcotics trafficking, and violent crimes in aid of racketeering. He was previously indicted for six felony charges in November 2018.
6ix9ine said that he is doing fine now, having gone for his daily jog on the day of the interview.
Recently, the rapper said he would vote for Donald Trump, after discussing comparisons people have made between the two.
“I don’t think Trump trolls,” he said.
“I think Trump is genuinely Trump. I get compared to Trump every day. But I love Mexican people. I don’t think we’re the same.”
His charges initially carried a minimum sentence of 47 years in prison, with a maximum sentence of life in prison. However, TMZ noted that because of Tekashi’s cooperation with authorities, he would likely receive a more lenient sentence.
In May, Tekashi 6ix9ine attempted to donate thousands of dollars to No Kid Hungry, but the campaign, run by non-profit organization Share Our Strength, declined his offer.
