6ix9ine Says He’s the Original Content Creator
Rapper 6ix9ine declared himself the original content creator, arguing that his influence is often ignored because people dislike him. During his discussion on Adin Ross’ Kick channel, he reflected on his early fame and compared his rise to the current social media climate.
“In 2018, there was no TikTok. Let me get this point across — I walked, I went to jail, I entertained you guys with real-life crimes. I was out there putting my life on the line so you guys could run.”
6ix9ine suggested that if TikTok had existed during his peak in 2018, he would have dominated the platform. The rapper referred to earlier platforms like Vine, claiming his content style paved the way for modern creators and streamers.
“When Vine was a thing, remember? I was the original content creator. It’s the right message, wrong messenger. But these are facts.”
He recalled his viral moments, such as performing dangerous stunts, including running up a hill with an AK-47. 6ix9ine also mentioned popular streamers such as Adin Ross, IShowSpeed, and Kai Cenat, implying they benefited from his trailblazing energy and approach.
“I walked so y’all could run, so streamers could run. My Instagram views and numbers were through the roof. I think I was meant to be a streamer because I’m not faking anything. I’m just charismatic, and when I’m wrong, I’m wrong. I’m human at the end of the day.”
He closed by expressing respect for today’s creators while emphasizing that his authenticity distinguishes him from others in online entertainment.
Author’s Summary
6ix9ine insists his bold online persona paved the way for modern creators, claiming his originality and authenticity predated the rise of platforms like TikTok.