# Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods - Hardcover

by **Shawn Setaro** (Author)

**_The story of _Tekashi 6ix9ine_ one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale 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**.

### Author Biography

**A reporter at Complex**, Shawn Setaro has written for **The Atlantic**, **Vibe**, **The Source**, **GQ**, and **Forbes**, and was the writer and reporter on the **Spotify/Complex podcast Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story**, hosted by **Angie Martinez**. Prior to Complex, Setaro worked for **Genius.com** and hosted The Cipher, a podcast featuring interviews with 250 legendary figures in hip-hop. **Dummy Boy** is his first book.

**Number of Pages:** 320

**Dimensions:** 1.03 x 8.58 x 5.85 IN

**Publication Date:** December 21, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 29.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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