Complex presents Dummy Boy, Shawn Setaro
Complex presents Dummy Boy, Shawn Setaro
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Complex presents Dummy Boy
Tekashi 6ix9ine and The Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods

Author: Shawn Setaro

Narrator: Dion Graham

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2022

Synopsis

The story of one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale of Tekashi 6ix9ine and 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ on November 18, 2021

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher, in return for an honest review. This review is based entirely on my own thoughts and feelings. Overall rating : 4* Writing skill : 5* Interest: 2* Details: 5* I'm at a loss as to why I requested this one at the time, to say I was even remotely intere......more

Goodreads review by Dimas on January 25, 2022

Really good, well-reported, old school New York City crime book. Probably the best thing I’ve read (so far) about how online gang activity — and surveillance — is.......more

Goodreads review by Brittney on February 14, 2022

I learned about the case of Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods near the end of the trial and had no idea what was happening in real time. Tekashi 6ix9ine wasn't someone I followed but knew who he was by his distinguishable looks. I was so interested but felt out of the loop and too far......more

Goodreads review by BigBlueSea on February 28, 2022

A story of the atmospheric rise of a controversial rapper who sold his soul to a notorious drug gang for protection. The highest of highs and lowest of lows and the worst thing you can be called in tha gangster culture: a snitch or a rat. The author does a good job walking through his life and demon......more

Goodreads review by Joy on January 24, 2022

I found the tale interesting enough to read it through. Even though I’d kept up with the saga while it was happening, Setaro brought the highlights into perspective and clarified the timeline for me.......more

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