Akon Defends Rapper 6ix9ine for Snitching on His Gang Members

Akon has never been shy of supporting 6ix9ine, and now he’s defending the controversial rapper once again.

The Senegalese-American singer spoke with DJ Whoo Kid on Instagram Live recently, during which he reiterated that he doesn’t blame 6ix9ine for testifying against his fellow Trey Nine Blood gang members.

“Here’s the thing, he’s young bro…He had to literally decide, ‘What’s more valuable to me? My family or my future,'” Akon explained. “You have to make a decision that’s going to better you.” During the livestream, Akon stressed that 6ix9ine likely didn’t know what he was getting in to.

“Me and you there ain’t no excuses, we been through the trenches… We know better,” he added, highlighting the generational differences between him and 6ix9ine. He also questioned why 6ix9ine was even in that position to begin with, asserting that his “homies should have took that for him.” Akon continued, “He’s the football, you always protect the football.”

And he said a lot more.

Watch him below:

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TSR STAFF: Tanya P.! @Tanyaxpayne _________________ #Roommates, as you all already know #Tekashi69 has been released from prison early due to the coronavirus outbreak after working with federal prosecutors to put away his former gang affiliates. Despite not putting out music since his debut album ‘Dummy Boy’ in 2019, he’s still a topic of conversation for obvious reasons. 👀👀 ____________ In a recent interview on Instagram live with #DJWhooKid, #Akon offered a different perspective on #Tekashi69 working with federal prosecutors and went as far as to say his friends should have never put him in a position to snitch in the first place. ____________ Akon opened up about his relationship with Tekashi calling him his ‘lil man’ and gave his perspective on what the reality of the situation for Tekashi may have been, saying: “He had to literally decide, ‘What’s more valuable to me?’ My family or my future.” He added, “You have to make a decision that’s going to better you.” While speaking to #DJWhooKid, he continued: “Now me and you, they ain’t no excuses cause— click the link in the bio to read more! (📹: @djwhookid)

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