{"id":102572,"date":"2026-04-06T20:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/2026\/04\/06\/6ix9ine-streaming-rapper-6ix9ine-officially-retires-from-music-shifts-focus-to-streaming\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:58:18","slug":"6ix9ine-streaming-rapper-6ix9ine-officially-retires-from-music-shifts-focus-to-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/hi\/2026\/04\/06\/6ix9ine-streaming-rapper-6ix9ine-officially-retires-from-music-shifts-focus-to-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"6Ix9Ine Streaming: Rapper 6ix9ine officially retires from music, shifts focus to streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix\">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130070795,imgsize-737200,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/rapper-6ix9ine-officially-retires-from-music-shifts-focus-to-streaming.jpg\" alt=\"Rapper 6ix9ine officially retires from music, shifts focus to streaming\" title=\"Image Via Instagram\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rapper 6ix9ine, who is also known as Daniel Hernandez, has surprised his fans with a shocking decision. The artist, in a stream hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross, has announced that he is retiring from the music industry since it is <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\u201cwashed up.\u201d<\/span> He added, <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\u201cI just know what I\u2019m good at,\u201d <\/span>showing that he wants to focus on something he enjoys and can succeed in. Fans who have followed his music career were surprised by this sudden change.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>This was 6ix9ine\u2019s first stream after getting out of jail. During the stream, Adin Ross asked him if he would drop any new music. 6ix9ine clearly said no and explained that he is now going to focus fully on streaming. The moment, which happened in the livestream, quickly went viral. <!-- -->It marks a big change for the rapper, who is known for his loud personality and colorful music career.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>6ix9ine starts a new chapter by focusing only on streaming<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>With the shift to streaming, 6ix9ine will spend more time on the Internet, engaging in activities directly with his fans. He will no longer have to record songs but instead share himself with the world through live videos where people can interact and see him at their convenience. This shift grants him more control of his career and fan base. He appeared to be happy in the stream and was excited about his future in streaming, indicating his contentment with his life choices.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>His transition into streaming has received mixed reactions from fans. Many appreciate that he is making an effort to branch out into other ventures, while others have expressed disappointment over his departure from music.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>One user said, <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\u201cI don\u2019t think the music industry is washed up. <\/span><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">If he\u2019s tired of singing, let him just say so.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>Another said, <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\u201cI don\u2019t blame him. He\u2019s been carrying rap since 2018.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>In the end, it\u2019s a landmark decision for 6ix9ine, as he is retiring from being a musician. While this may seem like bad news for the music industry, streaming sites will gain another performer who knows how to entertain people. The spotlight will now be on him, with everyone waiting to see how famous he becomes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/us-streamers\/rapper-6ix9ine-officially-retires-from-music-shifts-focus-to-streaming\/articleshow\/130070807.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rapper 6ix9ine, who is also known as Daniel Hernandez, has surprised his fans with a shocking decision. 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