Key musical releases -- Sourcing -- Preface -- Part 1 : the rise -- Introduction : a troll who knows how to rap -- The story of Danny -- Treyway -- Gummo -- A personal hit squad -- Where the money at? -- Houston -- Spinning out of control -- The dam springs a leak -- 'You could get us touched' -- Part 2 : the feds -- The aftermath -- Lawyers, guns, and money -- The big day -- 'A Jussie Smollett, if you will' -- A really scary situation -- 'Do you recognize anyone in the courtroom?' -- 'Let's talk about the times when you actually paid cash' -- 'You knew Cardi B was a Blood, correct?' -- 'Did there come a time when you became a confidential government informant?' -- Borderline frivolous -- 'Imma try to hurt a nigga close to you' -- Has the jury reached a verdict? -- 'I don't know if this is a joke anymore' -- Extraordinary and compelling reasons -- Conclusion : over the rainbow.
Summary:
"The story of one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale of Tekashi 6ix9ine and his meteoric rise to fame. In tracing Danny "Tekashi 6ix9ine" Hernandez's life from Bushwick to the heights of the rap scene, Complex reporter Shawn Setaro illuminates the story of the young rapper who forged an alliance with a notorious street gang to bolster his image and boost his internet clout. Before long, Tekashi's antics and affiliations caught up with him, leading to a major police investigation that tore apart his team and saw him squarely behind bars, facing a life in prison. A thrilling true crime narrative set in the contemporary hip-hop world, Dummy Boy draws on dozens of exclusive interviews with collaborators, associates, and witnesses, to provide a detailed account of the most beguiling and intriguing story in modern music. More than a biography, Dummy Boy is an American crime story, a critical examination of internet trolling in the Trump era, and an exploration of the long-running connection between rap, gangs, and police in New York City"--provided by publisher.
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