Tekashi 69 gets sued by Fashion Nova for hiding his criminal dealings from them before going to jail
While Tekashi 69 awaits his August 2020 release from prison, he’s facing a new lawsuit from Fashion Nova.
The 23-year-old rapper (real name Daniel Hernandez) is being sued by the discount clothing retailer for $2.25 million, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
The fashion brand had signed a deal with the rapper for a series of promotions on his social media pages, but that happened just weeks before he was sent to prison.
Lawsuit: While Tekashi 69 awaits his August 2020 release from prison, he’s facing a new lawsuit from Fashion Nova
After he was locked up, Tekashi was unable to perform the duties set forth in his deal, and the company claims his testimony during the trial destroyed his ability to become a good ‘brand ambassador.’
Hernandez was paid a $225,000 advance for his services in October 2018, but after his arrest, he promised to return the advance and never did.
The fashion brand is claiming Tekashi concealed his entire criminal prosecution from them, and now they’re suing for $2.25 million.
Ambassador: After he was locked up, Tekashi was unable to perform the duties set forth in his deal, and the company claims his testimony during the trial destroyed his ability to become a good ‘brand ambassador’
Back in February 2019, the rapper plead guilty to nine charges included to conspiracy to murder and armed robbery, and he was facing up to 47 years in prison.
He sent a personal letter to the judge using his given name, asking for a second chance, and it seemed to have worked.
The Gummo rapper was sentenced to 24 months, with 13 months credit for time served, with 11 months left that would have lead to his release in November 2020.
Guilty: Back in February 2019, the rapper plead guilty to nine charges included to conspiracy to murder and armed robbery, and he was facing up to 47 years in prison
The New York Bureau of Prisons gives inmates 54 days off a sentence per year if they exhibit good behavior.
The rapper’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, told TMZ in December that he believes his client will be released in August 2020.
The judge said that he had cooperated remarkably, but his conduct was too violent to let him off with just time already served, leading to the two-year sentence.
Good behavior: The New York Bureau of Prisons gives inmates 54 days off a sentence per year if they exhibit good behavior
Hernandez has been no stranger to legal issues, having plead guilty in 2015 to a felony count of use of a child in a sexual performance.
He was also arrested on weapons, racketeering and drug charges in 2018.
He first came into prominence with his 2017 single Gummo, which was certified platinum and lead to his mixtape Day 69 and his album Dummy Boy in 2018.
Legal: Hernandez has been no stranger to legal issues, having plead guilty in 2015 to a felony count of use of a child in a sexual performance
Single: He first came into prominence with his 2017 single Gummo, which was certified platinum and lead to his mixtape Day 69 and his album Dummy Boy in 2018