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A Pirate’s Life: Florida Man Known For Wearing Captain Jack Sparrow Costume Perishes Paddleboarding

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Source: Citrus County Sheriff's Office / SplashNews / Splash News Florida Man Called “Captain Jack Sparrow” Found Dead After Going Paddleboarding This is so sad. The body of 43-year-old Joshua Grant Hensley was found by local marine officials on Monday, days after he was last seen heading out on Crystal River on his paddleboard. Hensley was often referred to as “Captain Jack Sparrow” by locals because he enjoyed dressing up like Johnny Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean character. Citrus County Sheriff’s Office shared the news via Facebook : The body of 43 year old Joshua Hensley was recovered by Marine Unit Deputies in the waters of Kings Bay in Crystal River.The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate the incident, and we will provide more information as it becomes available. We offer our deepest condolences to Joshua’s family and friends in this difficult time. “Captain Jack” was a beloved figure in the community and will be missed. A Crystal River native, Hensley owned his own paddleboarding company called Big Foot Paddle Boards. He was last seen by Hunter Springs Park Rangers around 6:30 pm Saturday, when authorities believe Hensley was heading to Shell Island to watch the sunset. They have yet to find any evidence that he ever made it there. Source: Citrus County Sheriff's Office / SplashNews / Splash News A spokesperson for the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said park rangers decided to contact the sheriff’s office Sunday evening after noticing Hensley’s car was still parked in the Hunter Springs parking lot from the night before. Monday morning the Citrus Sheriff’s Office posted a missing persons alert on Facebook about Hensley’s disappearance, however the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Aviation and Marine Units searched the waters for Hensley and revealed just three hours after their initial post that they had located his body in the waters of Kings Bay. Hensley’s paddleboard was also discovered on Monday in King’s Bay near Pete’s Pier. Hensley’s final post on his company’s Facebook page , was captioned “ready to go have fun on the water” and featured a photo of himself in his Captain Jack Sparrow costume holding up his paddleboard. According to People reports , a celebration of life for Hensley has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. ET, where Hensley’s loved ones plan to remember him “for the amazing man he was.” “We will be encouraging everyone to come and tell their favorite stories of Josh, give hugs, and send little fiery boats out into the water he loved,” the Facebook event’s description reads. “We would appreciate if everyone would write a special message to Josh in your boats as well.” This is incredibly sad. He seems to have been a wonderful person, judging by the many comments on his Facebook and locals who recall him being very kind to kids. Prayers up to his loved ones.

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Ashley Martson: Oh God, Is She REALLY Back With Jay Smith?

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As soon as the news broke that Jay Smith and Kayle O’Brien broke up , fans wondered if he might try to get back with Ashley. He had a much better life with her than she had with him. And the rumors sounded plausible after they showed up at the same event. Now, Ashley is telling 90 Day Fiance fans exactly what’s really going on, and why she and Jay were “together.” Over the weekend — around the same time as Jay’s split with his mistress-turned-girlfriend Kayla — Jay and Ashley appeared at the same venue. That’s odd for exes, especially bitter ones. In fact, it may have been a violation of Ashley’s protective order that is supposed to keep Jay at bay. “Was it weird being at the same event with Jay?” one of her devoted followers asked on Instagram. “It’s expected we both filmed the same show,” Ashley replied, expressing a cavalier attitude. Ashley continued: “I just do my thing and handle my business.” “Why are you and Jay acting like you didn’t hang out last night?” another, more confrontational and accusatory, follower asked. “Where did you see me to know how I’m ‘acting’ about last nights appearance,” Ashley clapped back. “I have not responded about what I did or didn’t do at the event,” she clarified. Ashley continued: “Please don’t state I’m acting some type of way.” “…stop creating stories in your head!” she concluded. That’s very good advice (unless you’re a writer). The venue in question, by the way, was an OK Magazine party. Honestly, the magazine should have known better than to invite both exes. Fine normally, not fine when there’s a domestic violence prevention order. Another guest was Bachelor in Paradise ‘s Christian Estrada, who is notably rumored to be dating Ashley. The most exciting guest of the night was probably Tyler Cameron — who did not have Gigi Hadid with him. (We don’t think that this means that their relationship is in trouble so much as that Gigi has no need to attend an OK Magazine party) We’re sure that it was a large enough crowd that Ashley and Jay could avoid rubbing elbows. Early this summer, Ashley went on a much-needed family vacation. After months of stress, it was the perfect getaway. Unfortunately, during her absence, Jay allegedly broke into her home — months after separation — and took things. Given what Ashley says is a documented history of abuse during their relationship, police advised her to get a PFA. On July 1, Ashley obtained that Protection From Abuse order from the court and Jay was barred from approaching her or discussing the order. Unfortunately, just one day later, he broke the PFA, publicly discussing the order. Police saw it on Instagram. Jay was at least wise enough to voluntarily surrender instead of forcing police to arrest him. Because he is not a legal resident, Jay was placed in ICE custody. He spent the majority of July behind bars and was miserable. (As abhorrent as ICE’s recent crimes against humanity may be, it’s not easy to sympathize with a dude who deliberately broke a restraining order) However, his boss at the tattoo shop wrote up a check and paid his bail once the court actually set bail for him. Jay was free. Honestly, after all of that, you would think that Jay would be more careful about the PFA order. Ashley probably could have made Jay’s life miserable this weekend, but clearly opted to do otherwise. Jay’s recent ex, Kayla, seems to think that Ashley is capricious and wants to lure Jay close to her so that she can call the police. Of course, she has that impression of Ashley because her knowledge of Jay’s ex-wife all comes through Jay. Consider the source, folks. View Slideshow: Ashley Martson: I’m Telling ALL of Jay Smith’s Dirty Secrets!

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Amber Portwood Savagely Attacks Andrew Glennon In New Recording: I’ll Kill You, You Fat F–king Ret–d!

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Every day, we find ourselves thinking that it's not possible to be any more disgusted by Amber Portwood's behavior. And every day, she proves us wrong. If you're a Teen Mom fan, we're sure you know at least part of the story by now: Back in July, Amber was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting boyfriend Andrew Glennon in the couple's home. Portwood professed her innocence, but in the past week, a series of increasingly shocking audio recordings obtained by the Without a Crystal Ball  vlog have provided evidence of her appalling behavior. Today brings the most shocking recording yet, and it leaves Amber's MTV bosses with little choice but to cut her loose. Before you go any further, please be warned that the following content is profoundly disturbing: 1. The Monster Over the course of the past week, numerous audio recordings have demonstrated the extent of Amber’s abusive behavior toward Andrew Glennon. 2. Relentless When she was arrested back in July, Amber was accused of striking Andrew while he was holding their 1-year-old daughter, attacking Glennon with a machete, and attempting to break down a door when he locked himself in a bedroom for protection. 3. The Denial Fans weren’t surprised when Amber professed her innocence, as she’s been accused of abusive behavior countless times over the years, and she always claims that she’s been set up. 4. The Enablers What is surprising, however, is that Amber was defended by a number of prominent supporters, most notably her Teen Mom OG co-stars. 5. On Her Own But as a series of audio recordings definitively proved that Amber was in the habit of physically and verbally abusing Andrew on a regular basis, that support gradually fell away. 6. Just Appalling Today marks the release of the most appalling recording yet — and we’re guessing even the few stalwarts who are still standing by Amber’s side will find it difficult to defend her after listening to this one. View Slideshow

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Maci Bookout Speaks Out on Amber Portwood Abuse: I Support Her!

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If you've been keeping up with Teen Mom news, then you definitely know that Amber Portwood isn't having a great time right now. And that's because she is not a good person. She was arrested for domestic assault against then-boyfriend Andrew Glennon back in July, and since then, things have kept getting worse and worse. Now, just when it looks like Amber can't sink any lower, friend and co-star Maci Bookout has made a statement in support of her. But why though? 1. Facts Amber is an abuser. We’ve known that for a long, long time. 2. Poor Gary Several years ago, we saw her assault Gary Shirley on Teen Mom — once she punched him in the face, another time she kicked his back when he was walking down some stairs. 3. Poor Matt We never saw her hit Matt Baier, but there were plenty of rumors about it, and Matt has recently come forward to claim that she was violent with him, too. 4. Poor Andrew And although we’ve never seen her abuse Andrew, he may have the most harrowing story of all. 5. The Arrest Amber was arrested on the morning of July 5th after beating Andrew while he was holding their one-year-old son, James, and allegedly chasing him with a machete, again while he was holding James. 6. The Charges She was charged with three felonies — two counts of domestic violence, and one count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. A pretty big deal considering she’s already been convicted of two felonies and Indiana is one of those three-strikes states. View Slideshow

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Nick Carter: Aaron Carter Threatened to Murder My Pregnant Wife!

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Things have been bad between Aaron Carter and Nick Carter for years, but this is the worst that it’s ever been. After Nick served Aaron with a restraining order, he claimed that Aaron had threatened the life of his pregnant wife. Aaron tells a different story — that Nick is trying to gaslight and discredit him because he sided with Nick’s #MeToo accusers. Aaron Carter, who is known for being very active on social media, took to Twitter on Tuesday with a startling revelation. “So my brother just got a a restraining order against me,” Aaron writes. His brother is Nick Carter, of the Backstreet Boys . “And,” Aaron reveals. “I was just served lol.” “Take care.@nickcarter. we’re done for life,” he assures his older brother. “I haven’t seen him in four years,” Aaron tells his fans and followers. “And I don’t intend.” After Aaron exposed what he had done, Nick took to Instagram to use the infamous Notes App to try to explain. “After careful consideration, my sister Angel and I regret that we were required to seek a restraining order against our brother Aaron today.” “In light of Aaron’s increasingly alarming behavior,” his message continues. “And,” Nick writes. “His recent confession that he harbors thoughts and intentions of killing my pregnant wife and unborn child.” That accusation sounds terrifying. Nick explains: “we were left with no choice but to take away every measure possible to protect ourselves and our family.” “We love our brother,” he emphasizes. “And truly hope he gets the proper treatment he needs.” Nick concludes by saying that he hopes that this takes place “before any harm comes to himself or anyone else.” Aaron is enjoined from approaching his siblings, his sister-in-law, or specifically their home in Vegas. Given that Aaron was posting just weeks ago about his firearms collection, a lot of Nick’s fans share his worries. But Aaron tells a very different story. “I am astounded at the accusations being made against me,” Aaron’s tweet begins. He continues: “And I do not wish harm to anyone, especially my family.” “I never threatened anyone,” Aaron declares. “I’m appalled by this and don’t ever wish to speak to them again.” “They’re trying to 5150 me,” he accuses. “My brother called me a month ago and told me to ‘stay off of Instagram live.'” A 5150 is an involuntary psychological hold, used for people who appear to be a threat to themselves or others. “All I ask is for my family to leave me alone,” Aaron expresses. “This is blood. Not love.” “I will never be around you and I don’t want to be around you,” he assures his big brother. Aaron exclaims: “I am the one who said I’m done then you send me this!? Ok.” “Stop trying to get me 5150’d before I file a harassment suit myself nick,” he warns. “I have the $.” Now, police have visited Aaron recently at his home. Reports have said that there were concerns about his large collection of guns, given his history of friends calling in welfare checks on him. There were even reports that some in law enforcement were concerned enough to want to 5150 him. Aaron may hold Nick responsible. When one of Aaron’s fans urged him to keep this family feud private, and to not wage it on Twitter, Aaron did not agree. “They were private,” he notes. “Until my bro filed a restraining order just because I live streamed with one of his accusers” TMZ reports that there will be a hearing for a permanent restraining order on October 16. Aaron makes repeated reference to Nick Carter being accused of rape by a number of women.  Now, we know from Aaron’s appearance on The Doctors that it appears that he is on a lot of meds for a lot of different conditions. Just months ago, the world heard Aaron threaten a Michael Jackson accuser in a very public manner. And quite frankly, the sheer volume of tweets that Aaron put out between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning is absolutely bonkers. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that Aaron made the violent threats that Nick accuses him of leveling. Unfortunately, people with mental illness are often and easily blamed and framed, when they become inconvenient or when someone needs a scapegoat. We hate to even think about how many mentally ill witnesses to crimes were outright ignored because of other erratic behavior. Regardless, between Nick’s #MeToo accusers and Aaron’s history of troubled behavior and worrisome statements, it’s hard to side with either brother. Sometimes, in a family feud, everybody involved sucks. View Slideshow: 27 Celebrities Who Suffer From Mental Illness

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Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty: We’re Engaged!

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History was made on Bachelor in Paradise on Tuesday night. Once again, we should say. Several weeks after Demi Burnett told the world that she was a bisexual who was also romantically involed with a woman named Kristian Haggerty … who then became the first-ever non-contestant to be featured on multiple Bachelor in Paradise episodes… … these two women went ahead and got engaged on the Season 6 finale! Viewers got to witness Burnett getting down on one knee (below) and popping life’s biggest question to her soulmate, presenting her in the moment with a Neil Lane diamond ring after telling her girlfriend: I found myself in you. “I know that this has been really hard. I’ve put you through struggles and you were always there for me regardless of how much I didn’t deserve it at the time,” said Burnett while proposing during the pre-taped portion of Tuesday’s season finale, adding: “I never knew that someone could be that patient. “There were a lot of things that came between us, mostly myself and my own struggles. Like you said, I came here to find myself. But I found myself in you.” Shouldn’t Demi also get a ring,t hough? “We’re working on it,” she said after Kristian brought this point up. Fast forward to the reunion special… Kristian proposed right back, giving Demi her very own ring! Demi, who competed for Colton Underwood’s heart on season 23 of The Bachelor , initially pursued a relationship with Derek Peth when she first hit the beach in Mexico. During the August 13 episode, though, she confessed that she still had feelings for Kristian, who she was seeing before she joined the cast of the ABC dating spinoff. They are now the first same-sex couple to get engaged on thie franchise. “I know it’s a big deal that it was the first same-sex [engagement] on this franchise in the U.S., but we weren’t thinking of the significance of that at the time,” said Burnett when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter after the reunion taping. “It was just about us loving each other and that’s really what the focus was.” Burnett and Haggerty weren’t the only Season 6 stars to get engaged on the finale. Chris Bukowski and Katie Morton, along with Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour, also agreed to marry at some point. Burnett, meanwhile, is now living in Los Angeles near Haggerty and is open to the idea of filming their forthcoming nuptials for television. “I don’t want to carry the torch and say how [the franchise] should handle all of this representation and what not,” Burnett told THR about the impact her story can have on the franchise, concluding: “I think that with time it’s just going to be normalized and just going to be people loving each other, whatever way that comes.” Congrats to Demi and Kristian! View Slideshow: The Bachelor Season 24: Meet the Women! Already!

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Mike Sorrentino Post-Prison: I Just Want to Eat and Get Rich Again!

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When Mike Sorrentino pled guilty to tax evasion back in January of 2018, the news led many to express disbelief at the reality star’s financial situation. After all, one can’t hide millions in assets without first amassing millions, and for those who had remained ignorant of the Jersey Shore phenomenon, the revelation that a guy named “The Situation” was earning 7 figures annually came as quite a shock. Yes, there’s no denying that when Shore was at its peak, The Sitch was rich — very rich. In fact, in addition to his abhorrent behavior, Mike was known for two things in those days — his lavish taste, and his six-pack abs. In the years that followed his arrest, Mike fell on hard times, got sober, and committed himself to becoming a better man. Last week, Sorrentino was released after serving eight months in prison. Now, it’s important to note that Mike — who married Lauren Pesce  in November — has made it clear that he has no intention of returning to his hard-partying ways. But we’re sure he wouldn’t mind regaining the staggering wealth and flawless physique he enjoyed in his Bad Mike days. As evidenced by his first post-prison photo, in one respect, Mike has already made some major progress. The Sitch and family celebrated his return with a massive feast (of course), and the image of Mike’s newly-pumped-up guns left some fans reeling: “He’s back … Look at those arms,” commented one fan. Another echoed, “Let’s goooo, Mike. Beast.” “God damn! No more dad bod!” a third fan remarked. As for the financial situation — well that might take a little bit longer to get that back on track. Mike’s net worth these days is estimated at roughly $300,000. Not too shabby, but a far cry from Pauly D’s, who — as the wealthiest Shore cast member — is thought to be worth roughly $20 million. Mike’s situation is no doubt helped considerably by the fact that Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has proven to be a modest ratings hit, and will likely return for at least two more seasons. Still, The Sitch has quite a hole to dig himself out of. In addition to his prison time, Mike was forced to pay out $123,000 in restitutions, as well as a $10,000 fine. Fortunately, Shore isn’t his only revenue stream these days. TMZ reports that Mike has been presented with a lot of opportunities since his release. His clothing company is enjoying record sales, and he’s so in demand for public appearances, that he and Lauren have delayed their scheduled honeymoon. “We are elated to finally close this chapter of our life. Thank you to our family, friends and fans for the continuous love and support during this time,” a rep for the couple said in a statement issued after Mike’s release. “It brought us so much peace and comfort. “We look forward to continuing our life as husband and wife and working on baby situations! We truly believe that the comeback is ALWAYS greater than the setback, and we can’t wait to show the world ours.” We wish Big Daddy and Mrs. Sitch all the best going forward. View Slideshow: Mike Sorrentino in Prison: Star’s Sad Farewell to Freedom, New Life Behind Bars, Conjugal Visit “Situation” Revealed [UPDATED]

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Jamie Spears Evades Child Abuse Charges Despite Alleged Attack

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Any true fans of Britney Spears rejoiced at the news that Jamie Spears is no longer her conservator (for now). But many have hoped that he’ll be brought to justice over an alleged attack on Britney’s son Sean Preston. Unfortunately (but unsurprisingly), police who were investigating have thrown up their hands and announced that Jamie will not be charged. Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten had the unenviable task of reporting that justice will not be served. “Criminal charges will not be filed against James Spears, of Westlake Village,” Totten announced, according to RadarOnline . He continued: “The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated allegations involving child abuse by Mr. Spears.” “After reviewing the evidence,” Totten confessed. “There is insufficient proof that a criminal offense was committed by Mr. Spears.” That is a disappointment, but not a shocker. An inside source previously related the alleged events in question to RadarOnline . “Britney had the boys at Jamie’s condo on the evening of August 24,” the insider began. “Jamie and Sean Preston got into an argument,” the source noted. The insider explained that “Sean Preston felt unsafe and locked himself into a room.” No child should ever be given reason to feel unsafe around family, but it’s doubly awful that this was not enough to remove him from harm’s way. “Jamie broke into the room and shook Sean Preston,” the source revealed, matching up with all other descriptions of the event. That is awful. That is a description of abuse. “Jamie has a temper,” another insider noted. “Which is no secret to anyone in the family.” “Fortunately, Britney did the right thing,” the source continued. “And,” the insider said, the pop superstar “took her boys to safety and away from her father.” “The whole incident was very upsetting to her and her boys,” the source related. The insider added: “Kevin was and still is furious.” “Preston was not physically injured,” the source noted. “But very scared and shaken up.” Pun not intended, we hope. Most domestic abuse does not result in physical injuries. It doesn’t make it any less evil. So why is it not shocking that Jamie isn’t being charged with anything? Because most of us are all too aware of how little our society actually cares about the safety of children — at least when it comes to danger in their families. Look in the comments section of almost any story about domestic violence against a child, and you’re likely to see people applauding it. Additionally, our legal system is centuries old and not designed to prosecute abuse of a girlfriend, spouse, or child. When it was designed, remember, wives and children were essentially property of men. Too many times, investigations — even those with eyewitnesses — end with police shrugging at “insufficient evidence of a crime.” That has to change. In the mean time, thankfully, both Sean Preston and Jayden James are safe from that elderly ogre of a man. Britney is under a conservatorship, meaning that she felt that she could not sufficiently protect her sons from her father since he runs her life. So she did what any responsible mother would and amended her custody agreement so that Kevin has custody 70% of the time. Now, the boys are safe even with her, as they have restraining orders keeping Jamie away from them for the next three years. With luck, these orders will keep Britney’s sons safe for the rest of Jamie’s life. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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Mackenzie McKee Talks Divorce, Says She’s Totally "Broken"

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Mackenzie McKee is going through a lot these days. The new Teen Mom OG cast member is dealing with her mother's ongoing cancer battle, along with her recent split from husband Josh. The reality star announced this impending divorce in mid-August , sounding somewhat optimistic about her future despite this unfortunate development. But now McKee doesn't sound like she's in a great place. Nor does she sound like a huge fan of Josh. Scroll down for the latest on the MTV personality and her personal life… 1. Where did it all go wrong? When Josh cheated on her? Or, at least, when allegations of Josh cheating on her surfaced. 2. Did he actually cheat? TBD, we guess. On McKee’s first episode of Teen Mom OG, we watched as Mackenzie grew concerned over her husband’s fidelity after he left for a rodeo and a woman contacted McKee, alleging that she witnessed Josh flirting with another female. 3. What’s the history here? The couple tied the knot in 2013 and have been dating since 2009. They have three kids: son Gannon, 7, daughter Jaxie Taylor, 5, and Broncs Weston, who turned 3 this summer. 4. How did McKee break the news? “I would like to say, that due to stress, me needing to stay focused, the media, etc. I am deciding my marriage needs a break. My heart breaks for my kids. But as of right now, this is what’s best. Thank you,” the reality star wrote back on August 24. 5. Staying Positive “Freshly single and ready to, be the boss babe that I am and let God lead me to what i deserve,” McKee later wrote in as a caption to a selfie. She later edited the caption to point out that the picture “is an old photo so my ring is on.” 6. It all sounded pretty amicable at the time… … but then? Things took a turn for the dramatic and cantankerous. View Slideshow

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Tekashi69 Snitches to Get Out of Prison, Gets Mercilessly Dragged Online

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Back in November,  Tekashi69 was arrested on such a lengthy list charges that it might be easier to list the crimes of which he hasn’t been accused. Suffice it to say, entire epic-length, Scorsese-esque crime dramas have won Oscars with far less material than can currently be found in the pages of Mr. 69’s rap sheet. Soliciting sex from a minor? Tekashi stands accused. Putting out a hit on one of his rivals? Prosecutors say the rapper is guilty. Conspiring to murder 50 Cent ? Tekashi’s own gang admits to going down that road. You get the idea. With all that he’s been accused of, it should come as no surprise that Tekaashi is facing life in prison. And it probably won’t come as much of a shock that he’s turned state’s witness in an effort to avoid that rather unpleasant fate. Tekashi pled not guilty at his initial hearing late last year. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old — whose real name is Daniel Hernandez — took the stand for two hours of testimony, and he instantly began dropping names faster than Andy Cohen at a cocktail party. Hernandez was a member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, which almost seems like overkill in the “scary gang name” department, but we’re gonna refrain from further comment for fear of pissing these guys off. He testified in the trial of Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack and Anthony “Harv” Ellison this week, and according to TMZ, the “clearly panicked” rapper identified the defendants as members of the Nine Trey gang. During his two hours of testimony, Tekashi claimed that he met the gang’s top brass while filming the gang-themed video for his single “Gummo.” “The gang image. Promote it. That’s what people like. It was a formula, a blueprint, I found that worked,” he told the jury. Tekashi says he and the gang members worked out an arrangement by which they would provide protection in exchange for access to his wealth and connections. Within months, Hernandez was an official member of the gang, with imprisoned Nine Trey leader Kifano “Shotti” Jordan serving as his manager. Needless to say, Tekashi soon found himself in over his head. Not only did he name names in court, Tekashi translated a mountain of arcane gang lingo for the jury like he some rainbow-haired incarnation of a Peaky Blinders fan page: “Blicky is another word for a gun,” he told prosecutors, according to the New York Daily News. “‘Billy’ is Nine Trey. ‘Hoover’ is its own set [of the gang].” He’s expected to serve a shorter sentence in exchange for his testimony, but it’ll likely be quite some time before 69 feels safe on the outside. On social media, Tekashi is already getting roasted for turning snitch. In addition to being the subject of countless unflattering memes, he has been harshly criticized by rappers both young (Skinnyfromthe9) and old (Snoop Dogg) for violating the sacred code of the streets. Of course these days, Hernandez’s reputation is probably the last thing on his mind. We’re guessing not getting shivved in the lunch line is more of a priority. 

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