The US rapper 6ix9ine may face a long prison sentence. The 22-year-old is accused by the New York prosecutor's office, as part of a Gangsterbande several violent acts arranged or participated in it.

The 22-year-old was arrested on Sunday. He is accused, inter alia, of crimes related to organized crime. The 22-year-old is said to have been involved in an armed robbery.

A release on bail refused the court because it was considered a likely danger to the public. 6ix9ine has been in conflict with the law several times in the past.

Only in October he was convicted of sexual misconduct to four years probation on probation, as reported among others, "Forbes". In a new trial he could now be sentenced to life imprisonment.

The rapper's real name is Daniel Hernandez and also appeared under the name Tekashi69. His debut studio album "Dummy Boy" will be released on November 3rd. Together with Nicki Minaj he had the single hit "Fefe".