Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine

2021-02-21 Documentary TV-MA

This three-part documentary series profiles hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine's epic rise to notoriety. Director Karam Gill examines the culture of manufactured celebrity through 6ix9ine's mastery of social media.

Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine

Storyline

First Aired

2021-02-21
Last Aired

2021-03-07
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Crime
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Showtime

Keywords:

rapper

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Season 1

1. Identity

Growing up in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Daniel Hernandez faces an early childhood trauma that triggers his j...More

Growing up in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Daniel Hernandez faces an early childhood trauma that triggers his journey of transformation into hip hop’s supervillain, Tekashi 6ix9ine. From a young age Daniel is hyperaware that social media fame and fortune depend on endlessly upping the shock, awe and outrage. He manufactures his trademark rainbow look and outrageous rap persona. After joining the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods and dropping his seminal track “Gummo,” his newborn child and her mother are left wondering what the future holds. Series premiere.Less

56mins 2021-02-21

2. Power

Fresh off the success of “Gummo,” 6ix9ine quickly realizes that his master plan is working – money, su...More

Fresh off the success of “Gummo,” 6ix9ine quickly realizes that his master plan is working – money, success, and attention follow. His ever-expanding ego flashes out in flamboyant and abrasive behavior. To further raise his digital profile, he becomes a professional troll and quickly alienates the hip-hop community. His flagrant online presence also draws the attention of the Feds as his words and lyrics become self-fulfilling prophecies. Some in his inner circle sense impending doom, others double down on their loyalty.Less

56mins 2021-02-28

3. Truth

Even after being kidnapped, 6ix9ine doesn’t sense his danger. He continues to project his violent life...More

Even after being kidnapped, 6ix9ine doesn’t sense his danger. He continues to project his violent lifestyle on social media, not recognizing that he’s incriminating himself and those around him. When he’s finally arrested, Tekashi faces a decision that ultimately lands him and others in jail. Upon release, his career burns bright but quickly fades. Much like our former president and so many other supervillains of our time, his toxic persona persists. Series finale.Less